Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

Trimona Foods adds superfood yogurts

July 30, 2020

Trimona Foods, Port Jefferson, N.Y., said it introduced a line of superfood yogurts. The new products are "Protect" (acai and beets), "Refresh" (matcha and maca) and "Revive" (turmeric and ginger).

Fairlife creates first ice cream line

The light ice cream, which was launched in partnership with Boardwalk Frozen Treats, is available in seven flavors.

July 29, 2020

Chicago-based Fairlife LLC said after years of fan requests for an ice cream product, it partnered with Lafayette, Calif.-based Boardwalk Frozen Treats LLC to create a line of light ice cream.

Retail ice cream sales see strong gains

The subcategory posted very strong recent growth within supermarkets and other retail outlets.

Kathie Canning

July 29, 2020

It's a sweet state of affairs for the retail ice cream/sherbet category. Dollar sales jumped 7.6% to $7,298.8 million during the 52 weeks ending May 17, 2020, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

Chobani launches portfolio of nutritional foods and drinks

The expansion includes probiotic drinks and lactose-free Greek yogurts.

July 27, 2020

Chobani, Norwich, N.Y., said it released several new food and drink innovations with nutritional benefits.

Nutrient profiling update from IFT SHIFT20 session

The session revealed unexpected consequences of front-of-pack labels.

Sharon Gerdes

July 23, 2020

We have all seen the front-of-pack designations that tout a food’s protein, calorie, sugar and/or fiber content.

2020 Dairy Symposium slated for Oct. 5-6

The event will take place in Door County, Wis.

July 22, 2020

The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA), Middleton, Wis., said its 2020 Dairy Symposium is scheduled to take place Oct. 5-6 at The Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor, Wis., in Door County.

Halo Top Creamery launches collection of flavors for Canada

The Butter Tart, Maple Pecan and Chocolate Honeycomb flavors have fewer than 360 calories per pint.

July 17, 2020

Halo Top Creamery, a brand of Wells Enterprises Inc., Le Mars, Iowa, said it released its first-ever exclusively Canadian pint collection with the launch of Butter Tart, Maple Pecan and Chocolate Honeycomb flavors.

Saputo Cheese USA new cheese packaging Frigo Treasure Cave

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. makes sustainability updates to Treasure Cave and Frigo packaging

The brands’ changes eliminate paper and support recycling.

July 16, 2020

Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Lincolnshire, Ill., said its Treasure Cave and Frigo Cheese brands removed their carton sleeves, moved to direct printing and added instructions on the cups to inform consumers about proper disposal for their deli cup packaging sold in retail.

Final Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee report recommends three servings of dairy per day

IDFA said it is pleased with the recommendation, but is disappointed the report did not include relevant information on scientific studies that show the benefits of dairy at each fat level.

July 15, 2020

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., released the following statement on July 15 in response to the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) final scientific report: