“From our research, we found that consumers desired an organic option of ultra-filtered milk,” said Rick Simington, chief commercial officer at Organic Valley, in a statement. “Knowing this, we recognized the opportunity for our cooperative to raise the bar and expand the category by bringing Organic Valley Protein Plus Ultra-Filtered Milk to market and deliver on this consumer need.”

The milk process starts on small organic family farms, where cows graze on pasture and are raised without antibiotics, artificial growth hormones, toxic pesticides or GMOs, as Organic Valley farmers have done for generations, the company says. The organic milk is put through an ultra-filtering process that modifies water, lactose (milk sugar), and a small amount of natural minerals to concentrate the protein that naturally exists in milk, resulting in delicious organic ultra-filtered milk with 13 grams of protein and just 6 grams of sugar in each serving.

Organic Valley Protein Plus Ultra-Filtered Milk will be the first retail product in the United States to be packaged in the new Tetra Brik Aseptic 1420 Edge (48 ounce) with the LightWing 30 cap, according to the company. This carton format is among Tetra Pak’s most recent portfolio innovations, which is recyclable and made mainly of renewable plant-based materials, it notes. The new carton also features a one-step, easy-open hinged cap that stays tethered to the carton.

“Sustainability isn’t just a trend; it’s how Organic Valley thinks about caring for the earth for the next generation and beyond,” Simington added. “From the open pastures where our cows graze, to the packaging on store shelves, Organic Valley prioritizes animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and producing delicious organic products people can trust.”

The suggested retail price for Organic Valley Protein PlusUltra-Filtered Milk is $5.99- $6.99, available on store shelves at retailers including Target, Publix, Harris Teeter, Sprouts and Whole Foods Markets.

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