Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

CMAB announces winners of CADairy2Go competition

The three winning chefs were honored for innovative uses of California cheese and other dairy ingredients in to-go dishes.

August 3, 2021

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), Tracy, Calif., announced the three innovative chefs who took home the ultimate to-go prize of $5,000 each in the inaugural CADairy2GO competition cook-off in Napa.

McConnell’s Family Dairy introduces Eva’s Helado Artesanal ice cream brand

The superpremium brand is inspired by the flavors of Latin America.

July 28, 2021

Santa Barbara, Calif.-based McConnell’s Family Dairy says it debuted Eva’s Helado Artesanal: a brand of superpremium pints that celebrates multicultural culinary traditions.

Naturipe Chobani berry greek yogurt parfaits

Naturipe launches berry parfaits featuring Chobani yogurt

The offerings contain berries, granola and Chobani Greek yogurt.

July 26, 2021

Salinas, Calif-based Naturipe, a global producer of nutritious berries for more than 100 years, says it is launching new berry parfaits featuring Chobani yogurt and Naturipe fresh berries — with thoughtful packaging designed for consumers on-the-go.

Cold treats see a slight cool-off

But all segments within the retail ice cream/sherbet category still posted impressive gains.

Kathie Canning

July 21, 2021

When we last covered sales within the retail ice cream/sherbet category (in our January 2021 issue), the segment was enjoying double-digit growth in both dollars and units. Eight months later — with stay-at-home dictates over and many consumers no longer indulging in as many comfort foods — retail ice cream/sherbet sales are not soaring quite as high.

Cello adds two new cheese flights

Cello Breeze and Cello Sunrise feature new and fan-favorite flavors.

July 16, 2021

Cello, a brand of Schuman Cheese, Fairfield, N.J., unveiled two additions to its portfolio of cheese flights: Cello Breeze and Cello Sunrise.

Killer Creamery zero sugar ice cream sandwich

Killer Creamery launches zero-sugar ice cream sandwiches

The offering comes in Chocolate and Vanilla flavors.

July 13, 2021

Boise, Idaho-based Killer Creamery says it debuted Killer Sammies, first-of-their-kind zero-sugar ice cream sandwiches in the novelty category.

FPSA’s Dairy Council announces recipients of Tom Imbordino Memorial Dairy Science Scholarship

Imbordino was the long-time publisher of Dairy Foods.

July 13, 2021

The Food Processing Suppliers Association’s (FPSA) Dairy Council said it awarded three $3,500 scholarships that will be used toward completing the winners’ respective degrees within the dairy or food science disciplines.

Crystal Creamery birthday cake ice cream

Crystal Creamery commemorates 120th anniversary with new ice cream flavor

The company also is launching National Ice Cream Month promotions.

July 9, 2021

Modesto, Calif.-based Crystal Creamery says the newest addition to its ice cream lineup, Birthday Cake, boasts a cake batter ice cream base with cake pieces and rainbow sprinkles throughout — a tribute to the company’s 120th year in business.

Nominate a dairy processor for the 2021 Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year award

Dairy Foods is accepting nominations for the 16th annual Exporter of the Year award, given in partnership with the U.S. Dairy Export Council.

July 8, 2021

Dairy Foods is seeking nominations for the 2021 Tom Camerlo Exporter of the Year award. U.S.-based dairy companies that export dairy foods, beverages or ingredients are eligible to enter the annual awards program.

IDFA promotes Heather Soubra to senior vp, strategic initiatives

The association also names Matt Herrick senior vp, public affairs and communications, and executive director of the IDFA Foundation.

July 8, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced the promotion of Heather Soubra to the new position of senior vice president, strategic initiatives, effective July 1.