Sales Data

Dollar sales, unit sales, market share of dairy foods and beverages.

ARTICLES

Sales sour for cultured dairy foods

Dairy processors make gains on average prices, but unit sales of yogurt, cottage cheese and sour cream all fall in the latest 52 weeks.
May 14, 2012
While unit sales decreased 3% in the yogurt category, dollar sales were up almost 9% to $4.7 billion and the average price per unit increased 13 cents, for the 52 weeks ended March 18. According to Chicago-based SymphonyIRI Group, No. 3 Agro Farma Inc., New Berlin, N.Y., the maker of Chobani Greek yogurt, posted the largest gains. Dollar sales were up 128% to $704 million and unit sales rose 132%.
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Cheese Sales Rise 7%, No Matter How You Slice It

Sales in the natural cheese category were up 7% last year, with shredded cheese outpacing the industry. But overall, unit sales were weak.
April 10, 2012
For the 52 weeks ended Jan. 22, the natural cheese category saw increases in dollar sales (7%), unit sales (0.6%) and an average price increase of 20 cents according to Chicago-based SymphonyIRI Group.
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Ice Cream Sales Show No Sign Of Cooling Off

January 13, 2012
Ice cream/sherbet sales had not shown signs of cooling off as of late fall 2011. Although unit sales for the category were down slightly (4.29%), dollar sales increased 3.54% to almost $4.5 billion in the 52 weeks ended Oct. 30, 2011. The average price increased 26 cents during the period. The category includes three segments: frozen yogurt, ice cream and sherbet/sorbet/ices. Private-label brands led all three segments in dollar sales and units.
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The Cultured Craze

November 11, 2011
Several cultured product makers are stepping outside of their comfort zone to provide a crowd of innovative new offerings that come equipped with zesty flavors and intricate packaging concepts.
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Dairy Processor

Leprino Foods is the 2011 Exporter of the Year

November 11, 2011
A focus on face-to-face service and long-term customer relationships makes Leprino Foods Co., Denver, a global leader in cheese and ingredients.
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Milk Drinkers Savor the Flavor

November 11, 2011
Faced with stagnant growth and competition from non-dairy beverages, processors try to boost sales with flavored milk, new retail channels and new processes.
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Raw is the Draw

November 11, 2011
Whether it’s raw cheeses, unusually flavored options or a portion-control size, today’s cheese processors introduce a slew of crafty innovations.
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Ice Cream Makers Keep Their Cool

November 11, 2011
Despite high energy costs, uncertain ingredient prices and a weak economy, processors continue to develop new ice cream and novelty products and flavors.
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Butter Buoyed By Higher Prices

November 11, 2011
Sales rose although units dropped in the last year. Butter makers try new flavors to lure shoppers to the dairy case.
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Beverages Soldier On

November 11, 2011
The beverage aisle bulks up as processors add protein, vitamins, antioxidants and other better-for-you ingredients to their team of teas, coffee, juices and water.
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EVENTS

USDEC's Global Dairy Outlook: 2011

11/16/10
Contact: Jamie Tunison

On Demand: The U.S. Dairy Export Council is back with its 4th annual “State of the Industry” outlook call! Join us for our yearly look around the corner at the drivers and dynamics of the global dairy business – and what to expect in the year ahead.

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USDEC's Global Dairy Outlook: 2012

12/07/11
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison

On-Demand: The U.S. Dairy Export Council is back with its 5th annual “State of the Industry” outlook call! Join us for our yearly look around the corner at the drivers and dynamics of the global dairy business – and what to expect in the year ahead.

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DOCUMENTS AND FILES

Immunel

November 10, 2011
Find out the current state of knowledge regarding Immunel, a proprietary extract from colostral whey.

Bulk Liquid, Food Transport Solutions

November 10, 2011
AsepTrans is a leading provider of aseptic tanks dedicated to food grade products.

ATS Engineering

November 10, 2011
ln today's growing global demand and market for packaged foods, A.T.S. Engineering, Inc. has emerged as a manufacturer of precision packaging equipment for the food industry.

Cooling Tunnel

November 10, 2011
Airinotec offers customized solutions and energy-efficient technologies.

Precisa Optimized Texture Solutions

November 10, 2011
Achieve the perfect texture faster with this new solution from National Starch Food Innovation.

Vector Conveyor Systems

November 10, 2011
Realize the full potential of your Phantom metal detector with an in-line Vector Conveyor from Fortress Technology. 

Delkor Debuts Innovations for International Dairy Show

November 10, 2011
Delkor will showcase new retail- and shelf-ready packaging at the International Dairy Show.  

Sterling Technology Discusses Tegricel

November 10, 2011
Tegricel is a proprietary extract from colostral whey (bovine). This white paper describes the current state of knowledge, involving specific biological mechanisms of action, proof of concept in animal studies and clinical data in humans. 

Creatively Kosher

November 10, 2011
Increased consumer interest in kosher foods drives suppliers to scale up production of specialty ingredients, such as beef gelatin, an ingredient long sought by product developers.

What is Anaerobic Treatment?

November 10, 2011
ADI Systems offers a wide range of wastewater treatment systems, including bench- and pilot-scale testing, custom-designed solutions and proprietary and patented technologies for anaerobic and aerobic biological waste treatment. 

Multimedia

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Gifford's Ice Cream Co., Skowhegan, Maine

Gifford's is the reigning champion in the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association contest. It sells its ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and sorbet from Maine to Virginia.

BehindtheScenes

This photo gallery contains additional, unpublished photos of dairy processing facilities featured in Dairy Foods magazine. To view more Behind the Scenes galleries go to our archives page!

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Functional Ingredients in Dairy Foods Webinar

On Demand: Dairy foods — cheese, cultured, fluid and frozen — serve as ideal delivery vehicles for all types of functional ingredients, including specialty fatty acids, fiber, minerals, probiotics, vitamins, whey proteins and more.

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