The origin of butter might be traced back to Eurasian nomads who carried mare's milk in skin bags during long journeys. The repeated…

In the late 1800s, American dairy farmers were so threatened by margarine that they lobbied for laws forcing it to be dyed pink. Vermont,…

The golden hue of butter comes from beta-carotene in the grass that cows eat. When cows are grass-fed, the carotene passes into their milk…

Wisconsin, America's Dairy State, held onto its margarine color ban longer than any other state. While most states had relented by the…