Before you can understand how milk is produced, it helps to know cows. Not necessarily to know cows personally, but how to treat them to get the best milk from them. That’s where dairies come in. So I put Hiland Dairy to the test to gain a better understanding of the milk-cow-dairy relationship… Dear Head [...]

Are Artificial Growth Hormones used to increase milk production safe for cows and humans? Depending on whom you ask, some say yes, some say no and some just say moo. I asked Garelick Farms, a Dean Foods brand, what they say… Dear Milk Mavens: Since Garelick Farms has been bringing farm-fresh milk to families since [...]

When understanding the label on Sugar Free Crystal Light Lemonade didn’t come naturally, I took a stand and asked Kraft Foods to explain it… Dear Crystal Light Source: Can you please clarify the Crystal Light Lemonade package label? It says: “Natural Flavor with Other Natural Flavor.” Wouldn’t “Other Natural Flavor” also be considered “Natural Flavor”? [...]

Recently, Dr. Oz caught the attention of consumers, while enraging apple juice producers, after testing dozens of samples and discovering that some popular brands contain arsenic. I asked Apple & Eve for their side of the story… Dear Apple & Eve Apple Juicers: I’m sure you’re aware of Dr. Oz’s recent allegations that some of [...]

Ever since the Space Program helped rocket Tang to popularity, this famous powdered drink has grown to be loved in more than 30 countries. I contacted Kraft Foods to get more of a flavor for Tang… Dear Tang Flavorers, When Tang first arrived on the market, I believe orange-flavored was the only kind available. How [...]

Understanding the meaning behind a dream isn’t always easy. So when I found myself daydreaming about something on the carton of Almond Dream, I asked The Hain Celestial Group who manufacture it for their interpretation… Dear Almond Liquifiers: I’m a big fan of Almond Dream non-dairy beverage. It’s terrific with cereal and so much more [...]

The makers of Fruit2O say the name says it all. Not for me it didn’t! So I wrote Sunny Delight Beverages Company to find out more about what’s in the water… Dear Water Fruiters: The combination of fruit and water sounds refreshing! That’s why Fruit2O is a catchy name. The formula is critical because there [...]

There’s a beverage line of highly caffeinated soda called BAWLS that’s infused with Guarana — a naturally caffeinated berry harvested in the Amazonian rainforest. With so many products out there claiming to provide a boost, why grab some BAWLS to satisfy the need for stimulation your body desires? I asked… Dear Caffeiners Behind BAWLS Guarana [...]

There are many milk choices to consider. Some don’t even come from a cow. They’re also somehow squeezed out of things like soy, rice, coconuts and almonds. Hemp Milk is another one. I contacted Pacific Natural Foods to investigate what that’s all about… Dear Hemp Milk Dealers: What’s the deal with Hemp milk? Isn’t hemp [...]

When unfavorable news about my favorite water came out, I couldn’t keep my feelings bottled up. So I asked Zephyrhills Spring Water Company for an explanation… Dear Water Bottlers from Zephyrhills: I just read an article called “Best and worst bottled water brands” based on a new report released by Environmental Working Group (see link [...]