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    Dairy Foods & BeveragesIngredients for Dairy Processors

    2022 State of the Dairy Industry: Time for Blastoff

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    December 8, 2022

    Some dairy categories are still stationed at mission control waiting for the perfect weather conditions. However, a majority of segments are ready for takeoff, especially as dairy consumption reaches an all-time high, according to FDA data.

    milk category
    Houston, we have a problem?

    Milk category sales experiencing ups and downs.

    over the moon for cheese
    Over the moon for cheese, glorious cheese

    With 13.2% growth, RFG grated cheese leads category, followed by cheese cubes at 9.7%.

    yogurt
    Cultured dairy boldly goes where no one has gone before

    Yogurt, cream cheese are loved to the moon and back as per cultured dairy sales.

    Ice Cream Category
    Ice Cream, ready for liftoff

    The ice cream category is showing solid improvement compared to prior years.

    refrigeratd butter
    Peace in the galaxy as refrigerated butter ascends to $3.3B

    Versatile butter is “old reliable” for baking, on top of toast, while snacking spreads appeal to consumer cravings.

    Nondairy beverages
    Nondairy beverages demonstrate one giant leap for mankind

    By the editors of Beverage Industry magazine

    Dairy rockets
    Dairy rockets toward a new galaxy

    Suppliers are keeping pace with evolving processor and shopper demands for flavorful products that emphasize wellness and visual appearance.

    short-term outlook for exports
    The sun will come out tomorrow

    The short-term outlook for exports is running low on jet fuel, but the tank should be full in the future.

    Byrne Dairy named Dairy Foods’ 2022 Plant of the Year

    The Syracuse, N.Y.-based dairy processor discusses how it remains a top-notch family-owned operation, how the company is growing, the implementation of a widely admired health and safety plan during the COVID-19 pandemic, plus much more.

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    Blake Waltrip, CEO of a2 Milk, discusses what the company manufacturers and the benefits it provides.

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