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Food News and Trends. By Bailey Fink. Bailey Fink. Not likely. I don't often shop at these stores so it would require an extra trip time is precious for this working mom of three! I also stopped drinking dairy milk for health reasons and now reach for almond milk instead. This buying habit aligns with market and price trends.

According to the USDA, sales of organic milk have gone down about 5 percent year over year. Here are the prices for private-label organic whole milk at each store on March My local ALDI does not stock organic whole milk, where I was expecting to find the cheapest price. ALDI does carry organic milk under its private label, SimplyNature, but a store manager told me they don't carry it because it doesn't sell.

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The cows themselves only eat organic and non-GMO food, and they are also not treated with growth hormones. Horizon Organic has received criticism concerning its DHA Omega-3 Milk. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is supposed to support good brain health and function, according to Mount Sinai.

It isn't the fatty acid itself that has caused alarm, but rather how it is made. Horizon Organic produces its DHA Omega-3 through an industrial brewing technique involving algae, a process some people believe should not form part of an organic milk product.

Charlotte Vallaeys, a senior policy analyst at Consumer Reports, explained this to Chicago Tribune : "We do not think that [the oil] belongs in organic foods. When an organic milk carton says it has higher levels of beneficial nutrients, like omega-3 fats, consumers want that to be the result of good farming practices not from additives made in a factory.

Borden Dairy's history begins in the midth century. It continues to this very day through a diverse range of products.

Like many other brands on this list, Borden Dairy's milk is produced by cows that have not been injected with recombinant somatotropin, known as rBST. This hormone increases the cow's ability to produce milk, but has also been cited as a potential cause of some cancers in human milk drinkers via Breast Cancer Prevention Partners.

Aside from numerous low or no-fat milk products, Borden Dairy also produces a range of flavored milks that are highly popular. Chief amongst these is the brand's creamy and indulgent chocolate milk that boasts 9 grams of protein per 1-cup serving.

This makes it a perfect post-workout beverage, as one customer highlighted on Amazon : "Creamy and rich! What more can you ask for? If you are looking for a rich, high calorie, after workout booster or morning kickoff chocolate milk, this is for you. Alta Dena Dairy is a brand that's part of the Dairy Farmers of America cooperative.

The number of products that Alta Dena Dairy produces is vast. All of the milk products produced by Alta Dena are known for their luxurious texture and rich taste.

This is an extra bonus for reduced-fat milk drinkers who are often stuck with milk products that lack whole-fat milk's creamy texture. This was noted by one customer on Amazon : "In all of these years I never noticed a difference in milk brands until trying this milk. I really like the new bottle as well.

Smaller, takes up less space, and is easier to handle. Darigold is one of the few milk brands on this list that offers both an organic and non-organic range of products. The non-organic range is considerably more expensive than many other nationally available milk brands.

Darigold justifies this elevated price point through the longevity of its products. The milk undergoes a process of ultra-pasteurization, meaning it lasts up to three times as long as high-temperature, short-time pasteurized milk.

This extra duration is especially important for those that buy the large, one-gallon jugs of milk, as this customer explained on Darigold's website : "I love milk, but I am extremely sensitive to even the slightest rancidity in it.

Traditionally pasteurized milks usually start to sour within a few days of opening and sometimes even before opening. Darigold milk is ultra-pasteurized and therefore stays fresh long after being opened. As a result, Darigold milk tastes fresher, sweeter, and cleaner than regular milk It costs a little more than regular milk, but this is one of those products that's definitely worth buying name brand.

A2's products claim to be easier to digest than other milks on the market. The brand only milks cows that produce milk containing A2 β-casein. This protein is less common than the blend of both A1 and A2 β-caseins that is found in most milks. Several scientific studies have demonstrated that drinking milk that only contains A2 β-casein results in significantly less gastrointestinal stress — including one published in the journal Nutrients — when compared with conventional A1 and A2 β-casein containing milk.

Other critical reviews disagree. The colloquial evidence is also split. Some reviewers state the milk had no effect. But others, such as this Amazon reviewer, claimed life-changing effects: "Incredible!

I have considered myself lactose intolerant for years it was actually my husband who found fresh A2 milk at our local Whole Foods store a few weeks back. It not only did not cause me stomach distress, but now we both drink it because we think the taste is far superior to the standard milk available in this country.

All cows that produce milk for grass-fed products are on pasture every day of the year. The milk is also certified regenerative by A Greener World, an animal welfare group also known as AGW.

Finally, all A2 cows, whether they produce milk for the regular or grass-fed range, are Validus certified. This means all cows undergo a rigorous inspection to ensure animal welfare is up to scratch.

Stonyfield Organic has been a purveyor of organic dairy products — most famously yogurt — for decades. All of Stonyfield Organic's milk products are certified organic by USDA, meaning they are made without the use of artificial flavors, toxic pesticides, artificial hormones, and antibiotics.

All around it's a great option! One area where Stonyfield Organic really excels is championing organic, sustainable farming practices. This is an integral part of the brand.

Stonyfield Organic even runs initiatives that help other commercial farms transition to organic practices. Clover Sonoma is a northern Californian dairy brand that has been consistently recognized as a leader in animal health and wellbeing. As the first American Humane-certified dairy in the U.

Cows are on pasture at every opportunity and are fed a well-rounded diet of grass, preserved forage, and some feed. All staff that work on the farms also undergo extensive training.

The painstaking approach to animal welfare is reflected in the quality of all of Clover Sonoma's milk products. These milks are fresh tasting and have a creamy texture. What's more, the milk has a fantastic shelf life, a feature that's not that common amongst organic milks.

One customer highlighted this on Social Nature : "Very delicious and moist. It has a much longer shelf life than regular milk. You won't have to worry about spoiling before you have a chance to finish it all. I also liked the farm's focus on animal well-being. I plan to buy this often. Lifeline Farm is an organic meat and dairy farm located in Montana.

A herd of Brown Swiss cows is used to produce the farm's milk. The cows spend the vast majority of their time on pasture and their diet is supplemented with organic feed that's grown on-site. The milk these animals produce is vat pasteurized, a process that uses significantly lower temperatures than other commercial pasteurization processes.

Vat pasteurization kills all harmful bacteria without destroying beneficial bacteria or nutrients as other, high-heat pasteurization techniques do. As such, Lifeline Farm's milk may contain more nutrients than other brands. The only drawback of this method is that the milk won't last as long as ultra-pasteurized products.

While the milk is exceptional, Lifeline Farm cannot rank higher on our list given the brand's limited distribution. Currently, Lifeline Farm's products can only be found in Montana and Oregon.

If you live in these states, we recommend seeking out this small but impressive brand. Organic Valley is a USDA organic-certified dairy brand that produces a wide range of products. In regards to milk, Organic Valley sources from a range of small, organic farms. These have an average herd size of only 78 cows, a stark contrast to the thousand-strong mega-herds seen at some dairies.

The cows also spend, on average, days on pasture each year. The company's attention to detail also pertains to how the milk is processed. The brand's lactose-free milk is made with exactly the same milk as the other products: the lactose is broken down by a natural enzyme resulting in a creamy, luxurious milk product that's safe for lactose intolerants.

The taste of the milk is so good that even people that can stomach lactose buy it, as this customer highlighted on Amazon : "This is the best milk I've ever had. I'm not even lactose intolerant, but lactose-free milk tastes better than regular milk and this brand tastes better than any milk I've ever tasted hands down.

It's definitely the most expensive milk I've ever bought, but for me it's worth it. In other words, there's an Organic Valley milk suitable for every preference. Another northern Californian brand that makes our list is Straus Family Creamery. We specifically have an issue with getting him to drink milk.

I went into a local whole foods store and come across your milk to try out and he LOVES it! Will forever purchase this milk for now on! I wish it was sold in gallons near me instead of half gallons though!

KT — January 17, Madison Dorough — January 17, LOVE THIS MILK!! I have always struggled with digesting milk and milk based products. I was considered to have a lactose intolerance.

The supernatural brand is the only milk that I have been able to drink and use for recipes that does not cause stomach upset!!

Plus it is absolutely delicious! Karen — January 16, This is the best tasting milk I have ever tried and I have tried a lot! I was at first skeptical about purchasing due to the cream top.

I didnt think I would like that but I think may be what makes it taste so good. Its really hard to find good milk without a bunch of additives or synthetic vitamins that you dont need.

This one is a keeper! Elizabeth Stewart — January 14, This is seriously delicious milk! I have tried raw milk and kalona is just as tasty and nutritious. I definitely need to shake this before using but so worth it. Before Kalona I avoided milk for my kids but I feel great feeling them this milk because of the high quality.

Anna — January 14, Next to raw milk, this is our 1 go to! Brenda Bruce — January 12, We were running low on raw milk one week, so I ran to Whole Foods. I was looking for milk that was non homogenized and low pasteurized and even grass fed.

Well, I found it. Not only was this what I was looking for, it tasted amazing and the product line had several other items I used weekly! These products comes highly recommended by our family! Grace — January 12, If you grew up in a skim milk only family and have always been turned off by whole milk, think again.

I now crave and look forward to milk where as growing up I did not enjoy it. You cannot get better quality milk on the store shelves than Kalona.

Jump off the deep end and go for the whole milk! Angelina Ayers — January 10, There is no higher-quality milk in the grocery stores, this one is the best! Brenda — January 8, Best Whole Milk ever, cream on top taste is wonderful. I grew up in Scotland and this reminds me of the milk I got as a child, which I lived with access to a farm and fresh milk.

Maggie — December 21, GiGi — December 15, This is the only milk I buy now. I love the taste and texture of the milk. I use it for everything from baking to smoothies. I truly appreciate their whole process from the way they take care of their cows to how they process the milk.

I Highly recommend trying their products. Christina K. This is the best milk ever! We are very health conscious in our household, and I make sure that our family gets the best products. Drinking good quality milk is VERY important for gut health. This milk is natural and healthy.

Everyone should switch to Kalona. I absolutely love it!!! Rachel Nickerson — December 14, This is where health and convenience meet! Also cheaper than raw milk here! So grateful to have this with small kids who rely so heavily on milk for nutrition! This actually gives them the nutrients they need!!

Such an amazing thing!! I know so many people who drive an hour both ways to farms to buy milk non-homogenized milk! Anne W. The benefits that you receive from using their products are worth it! Their products are chemical free so the taste is richer and so much better in my opinion.

Their cows graze on pasture which gives them a natural environment and makes them happier! So, not only do their products taste great, they are improving our food quality and environmental sustainability!

Gabrielle McMahon — December 14, Kaela — December 12, This milk is soooo creamy and delicious. Kalona Supernatural is the absolute best. Ashley — December 12, Lauren Nicole — December 12, I truly enjoy having the ability to get my family high quality milk.

Love the taste and how Kalona sets the standard for great dairy products! Amy Andersen — December 11, I buy this milk every week to make my own homemade greek yogurt. The taste and texture of the resulting yogurt is exquisite. All Kalona products are really high quality. Valerie — December 9, Several years ago I tried raw milk.

In my state it becomes expensive to enjoy too much. Kalona is the closest thing to raw milk with low heat pasturization and I find it to be delicous and comforting. Ashley Cannon — December 7, Henry — December 6, I love that this is made with clean ingredients.

Just proves that food can still taste great when it is done the right way! Lorraine M — December 5, Jessica — December 3, This milk is the best! After being vegan for 16 years and reincorporating animal foods back into my diet, milk was a bit of trial and error.

Peter — November 28, Best milk ever!!! I have tried every organic, grass fed milk there is and this is the best milk ever period!! Paige W — November 28, After years of not drinking milk and then 2 years of being completely dairy free due to thinking I had an intolerance, I found myself craving milk.

I was never a big milk drinker as a kid and then into my teen and early adult years, I only consumed dairy products, never milk. The more research I did about the health benefits of grass-fed, organic, low temp pasteurized, non-homogenized milk, the more my thoughts about its affect on my body changed.

Milk was the last thing I tried as I was nervous about its affect on my body. I found Kalona at my local Sprouts Market and the conviction of the company to share the highest quality products at a low cost resonated with me.

I went from being a lifelong milk hater to a milk lover all because of Kalona! Ellie Rittenour — November 28, I am OBSESSED with this milk. Priyanka Jadhav — November 27, This is the best organic whole milk I ever had. I was looking for less processed milk and found this one.

My kid loves the delicious taste. After trying so many brands, now we have settled on this. Casandra — November 20, Jessica O.

Thank you Kalona for offering this amazing option for me and my family. Alyssa — November 17, The best milk you can find at a grocery store. Such amazing quality. Love that we found this brand!

Andrew — November 15, Olivia Mitchell — November 14, Carolin — November 14, Kaltrina — November 10, The best milk out there! Reminds me of the milk I used to drink growing up in Eastern Europe.

Just amazing! Amanda M — November 9, Kalona products are simply the best! I purchase the plain yogurt, whole milk and cottage cheese regularly and it is fresh tasting and delicious. It is more than a five star rating but that is as high as I can go. I order cases at a time because it is simply that good.

I am not paid for this review, Kalona is the best! Daniela — November 9, This is milk I can feel so great feeding my 14 month old son. And he loves it!

Mya Gonzalez — November 7, This is the best milk not only because it tastes amazing but also because I feel good after drinking it. Rex — November 6, I had purchased a gallon of Kalona whole milk because raw milk is not legal to buy where I live. Suffice to say, Kalona was a great alternative and I look forward to using their products in the future.

Jared — November 4, Absolutely incredible milk! Kalona has found the perfect way to bridge that gap, providing us with the most tasty, creamy, sweet, and REAL-tasting milk found in the supermarket.

Corrine — November 3, Patrick S — November 3, Good, clean milk — you can taste the difference grass-fed makes. Brittany — November 1, Judy McKay — November 1, Great taste!! The whole milk is so delicious!! My husband and I both drink it. I choose this product because it is low temp and comes from grass fed cows.

Amy — October 31, Love this milk! Mia — October 31, We LOVE Kalona milk. It tastes like the pure milk from the farms back in my country when I was a child 50 years ago!!

Natalie Mannering — October 30, The clotted cream on top of Kalona whole milk and cream is my favorite desert. I have it with homemade fudge and lick them off a spoon. When I lived in San Francisco, I used to go the famous Neiman Marcus store on the Square downtown.

That is where I first had clotted cream, and I missed it so much after I left CA. But now I can get it anytime at my local health food store! Jennifer K. I first discovered Kalona products a few years at my local Natural Grocers. I loved being able to find cream-top milk since most of the dairy sold in Colorado is completely pasterized.

I also love that Kalona sells their dairy in a variety of sizes since I have a small household. The milk is visibly of a high quality with a rich creamy color. Their other products are delicous as well and very reasonably priced for the level of quality you get. Mindy — October 28, My whole family loves this milk and for a while, due to the fact it was hard to find in my area, it was such a treat to have in our refrigerator.

We are so excited a store somewhat close to me now sells it!! Smrithi — October 28, This is milk as milk should be. When I first moved to the United States many years ago, I almost gave up on drinking milk the first few years because of how terrible the milk tasted. But that changed until someone directed me towards Kalona.

I only wish they had more Kalona products in the place I live. Kimberley M — October 27, I was fed soy formula. Several years back we got milk delivery, and it seemed really fresh. I can drink a glass of this milk with zero issues. My favorite is actually the chocolate milk.

I also sometimes put it straight into one of those slushy-maker cups for a delicious, healthy milkshake drink. Isabel — October 25, A great high quality Whole Milk option that I feel safe giving to our little one!

Thank you for being diligent and creating high quality products for families all over! Ange — October 25, Samantha George — October 25, The only dairy I buy! Clean, simple ingredients that taste amazing for a good price.

I thought I wasnt able to tolerate dairy for the longest time and it turns out the quality REALLY matters. My body is truly thriving now. I appreciate companies like Kalona that care and offer high quality products!! A Sullivan-R — October 25, Absolutely delicious.

Joe — October 25, On paper, everything about Kalona sounds great — better for cows, for the land, for consumers. I love the cream top and seeing that the milk is not homogenized, it looks and feels more natural.

Marky — October 25, Cream of the crop! Kalona whole milk is my go to for not just milk but all my dairy products. The milk is low pasteurized so I never get an upset stomach compared to highly pasteurized milk. Mary — October 24, I pay the small amount extra for this milk because I love the solid cream at the top of each carton.

Wish more stores carried the gallon size which is more economical and lets me use it in way more things than my morning coffee — milk shakes, soups, the list is endless.

Miranda — October 24, This is truly the best whole milk on the market! It has the amazing cream top and is so tasty! Kellie Green — October 24, Have been using a variety of Kalona products for years.

Delicious tasting and full of vitamins! Kari — October 23, This is the purest, most wholesome milk on the market! It tastes great and I love that it is low-grade pasteurized so we are getting more of the enzymes our body needs to help digest dairy!

Such a great product! Jessica — October 23, Love love love this milk! Raw milk is illegal in my state and hard to get a hold of without buying into a herdshare. I buy this brand whenever I have the chance.

I wish it was sold in more grocery stores! Rose — October 22, Our family has been drinking this amazing, delicious milk for years. I love the fresh cream on top! Trust me when I tell you that you will not find a better tasting milk! While taste is very important to us , so is nutrition. Kalona provides a powerhouse of nutrition.

This milk is as natural as God intended. Why would you put all those chemicals in your body? This milk, really does a body good! Jayme Seifert — October 22, It is so creamy, and sweet, and there is no added sugar like the other guys or the fake milks.

And my husband who has a hard time with milk can have this with no problems. Rosie — October 21, Next best thing to raw milk. I love using this in warm drinks and oatmeal, rice pudding or cheese sauces.

Grace — October 21, I love Kalona — the cream top is to make my coffee creamy and the rest of the milk are for my kids! James — October 20, Katie — October 20, We even make a special trip to our local health food store just to buy this.

We love it and it tastes great! Dave — October 20, Found this while browsing at EarthFare. Never had low-temp pasteurization before. What a difference.

This milk is delicious! And Non-homogenized too! My kids get excited if they get a chunk of goodness! By far, the rawest you can get in-store here. I go 40 minutes out of my way to buy this.

Grass fed, Low temp, and Non-homogenized. A company that cares about its animals and customers. Abby — October 19, I love providing this particular milk for my family as a source of protein and other nutrients because it is produced from grass-fed cows and is low-temperature pasteurized. It is the goodness of raw milk but more affordable and convenient!

BRENDA — October 19, For years, it was difficult for us to find non-homogenized milk. Thank you for providing the healthiest milk for our families. Jelena Djordjic — October 19, Love, love, love it. Tastes fresh from the farm. Joseph Javits — October 19, This is by far the best milk on the market!

While almost every other brand is pasteurized at high temperatures, removing all essential nutrients from the milk, Kalona uses vat pasteurization in order to retain those vital nutrients that our body needs when we drink milk.

Best milk ever! Marcelo — October 19, Creamy, fresh, organic, and delicious! Thanks Kalona! Valerie — October 18, Your yogurt is phenomenal. Creamy, not real sweet. Absolutely perfect.

But I would travel miles for your products. Thanks for making great products! Raziel — October 18, This whole milk is tasty and creamy. Merlin — October 18, I love their products! The products taste so rich. Also great that you know it comes from grass-fed-cows.

Would highly recommend everyone try it at least once! Aleksandra — October 18, Kalona is a game changer! This is the best milk in U. The milk actually tastes like milk is supposed to! I love the rich flavor! Im so glad to buy good quality milk all while helping small farms! God bless! Teresa Blakley — October 18, I have always loved milk but have a hard time digesting it.

About 5 years ago I came across Kalona. I thought I will give it a try. It has changed everything I had ever known about not only milk but dairy products.

This is the ONLY milk I can drink and not have any issues. My sister and grand daughter are also lactose intolerant and they too can drink Kalona. Not only is it easy to digest but the taste is absolutely wonderful. Sarah — October 17, My family LOVES Kalona milk!

I plan to be a customer for life! Aubrey — October 17, This is the best organic, grass-fed, whole milk! I feel so good about serving this milk to our toddler.

She absolutely loves it. It is creamy and delicious. So happy this is available at my local Whole Foods! Kimberly G — October 17, My kids are picky eaters but love milk and I wanted to make sure I was giving them the best, most nourishing milk possible.

We have no safe sources of raw milk near us that I am comfortable with, so Kalona is our best option. Being low temp pasteurized, non homogenized, and organic, I have such peace of mind that my family is drinking something truly healthy for them.

You can just taste the difference. Highly recommend! Jessica Haley — October 17,

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We priced private-label milk based on retailer sites at stores around the Pittsburgh area on March For the cheapest milk, you should shop at your local Kroger right now.

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Food News and Trends. If you look at the generic milk sold at grocery stores like Costco , Meijer , Walmart , and other chains, you'll find that this is true. To us, the lack of certifications maintained by these off-brand dairies is just one signal of the lower quality they have.

The fact that generic milk brands are not usually organic, grass-fed, or non-GMO certified is an indication that the company is putting less effort in than competing brands. With this in mind, it should come as no surprise that the milk made by these companies tastes worse.

Whole milk sold by generic brands is no exception. For the store-brand whole milk sold at Walmart , users criticized its flavor. This Great Value milk, however, has been consistently terrible," said another Walmart shopper who purchased the store's whole milk.

Of course, not everyone thinks Walmart's milk is the worst. But we believe you can get a much better-tasting product than the ones made by major retailers. Organic Valley is a dairy brand headquartered in Wisconsin.

It has existed since the s, when it first set high organic standards for itself. Those standards are still in place today, which is a good thing for shoppers looking for organic whole milk.

Since its products are USDA organic, they are also non-GMO certified. Per Organic Valley, the dairy's commitment to organic farming practices also means it also puts additional effort toward animal care and sustainability.

Its cows spend time grazing in pastures, and the company makes efforts to use renewable energy such as solar power. This brand makes two types of whole milk. The first is regular, "Ultra Pasteurized" whole milk. This term means the milk is heated to a higher temperature than typical pasteurization, according to Organic Valley.

It doesn't mean the milk is "cleaner" than milk pasteurized using other methods, but its shelf life is longer. Organic Valley's other whole milk product is called Grassmilk. It is made from cows that graze on grass and foraged plants instead of grains. Organic Valley's Grassmilk is also ultra pasteurized.

Whole milk consumers admire Organic Valley's products for their excellent taste and texture. On Amazon , fans of milk from grass-fed cows have raved about Grassmilk, praising this product's unique taste.

Tastes like the jersey milk we [used] to get when I was a kid!! It's just the opposite of the watery stuff we get nowadays," one person wrote. Not every "organic" brand is totally trustworthy or worth buying. This is the case with the dairy company Horizon Organic.

This brand appears very similar in name and labeling to a brand that we like, Organic Valley. But as Colorado Boulevard points out, the two companies are not very similar. Many of Horizon Organic's substandard farming practices stem from the fact that it operates large-scale dairies. One of the ways this manifests itself is in cows receiving far less time in pastures.

This can have a negative impact several things, including the health of Horizon Organic's cows and milks. Horizon Organic has also been criticized for using controversial ingredients.

The Chicago Tribune reports that some of Horizon Organic's milks are fortified with a type of algae also known as Schizochytrium. This ingredient is added to Horizon Organic's Whole Milk with DHA Omega-3 so that the product can be linked to the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids.

However, the Chicago Tribune points out that this ingredient is brewed in metal vats inside factories before making it into your milk. While not technically inorganic or illegal, this may not be the image people have in mind when they purchase organic whole milk. This is just some of the sneakiness that brands like Horizon Organic are trying to pull off.

The taste isn't always high quality, either. Maple Hill Organic is a dairy brand that we recommend. Per its website , it is committed to making organic dairy products from grass-fed cows. This type of grazing is considered superior by Maple Hill for being less harmful to cows, the environment, farmers, and milk drinkers.

Unlike other companies — which allow cows to pasture graze part-time on a mixed diet — Maple Hill Organic allows its cows to dine solely on grass, days a year. The company produces butter, yogurt, kefir, and milk. The only ingredient in Maple Hill Organic's Whole Milk is, well, whole milk. We like to keep things simple, so we like to see shorter ingredient lists, especially from high-quality brands like Maple Hill Organic.

Note that unlike other companies, Maple Hill Organic's whole milk is not enriched with Vitamin D3. This practice is not necessarily a bad thing, but it is a little outdated. According to Global Health Now , vitamin D's widespread placement in milk products began in the s as a response to a rise in rickets cases among children.

People like Maple Hill not only for its USDA organic and grass-fed certifications but also its flavor. On the review website Influenster , customers were eager to celebrate this aspect of the brand's whole milk.

This is the only whole milk that I buy each week," wrote one person. It's creamy and delicious, and it doesn't hurt my stomach like other milks do," said another fan. Land O'Lakes is another company that we wouldn't recommend buying whole milk from. For one, this is a brand that lacks all of the desired health certifications.

Land O'Lakes products are not organic or non-GMO certified. Its cows are not grass fed or pasture raised. Land O'Lakes factory farms are environments very different from the ones maintained by smaller companies with stronger commitments to animal welfare.

According to an investigation by PETA , there was a routine lack of care given to the cows housed in one of Land O'Lakes' Pennsylvania suppliers. The investigation discovered that cows' pens were not well maintained, cows were not given necessary medical treatment, and cows' tails were removed in a process called "tail-docking," which is illegal in California.

The taste of Land O'Lakes' whole milk isn't the best, either. On Influenster , a reviewer noted, "Land O'Lakes milk is an OK brand not as creamy as I like it to be.

Clover Sonoma sells chocolate milk, cottage cheese, eggs, kefir, buttermilk, eggnog, butter, cream cheese, yogurt, and more delicious dairy items. This is another brand that is mindful of customers, farmers, animals, the environment, and the communities it impacts like its employees.

The company shows this by being a certified B corporation, not using genetically modified products, and being American Humane certified. Clover Sonoma sells two types of whole milk, and we recommend buying the product that is certified organic.

In addition to the milk being organic, the cows that produce it are raised in a pasture and fed a diet containing but not limited to grass. Many believe this helps to produce great-tasting milk. On the website Social Nature , people who purchased Clover Sonoma's organic whole milk were happy they did.

I drank a glass before he finished it and I thought it tasted really great also," wrote one shopper. Fairlife is another milk brand that we recommend you avoid buying. This brand is not committed to making completely organic items or products free from genetically modified ingredients.

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