Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

Crave Brothers releases Chocolate mascarpone

The new variety can be used as an ingredient in desserts or as a standalone cheese.

February 28, 2020

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, Waterloo, Wis., introduced Chocolate mascarpone.

Tillamook creates cream cheese line

February 27, 2020

Tillamook County Creamery Association, Tillamook, Ore., introduced Tillamook Farmstyle cream cheese spread in 7-ounce tubs.

Président releases three new cheese products.

The offerings include two types of cheese snacks.

February 26, 2020

Président, a brand of the Lactalis Group, Laval, France, said it released three new cheese and snacking products: creamy brie with truffles, French Pairing Plates in sweet and savory flavors, and Snacking Cups in Pub Cheese and Rondelé varieties.

There’s opportunity in specialty yogurts

Such yogurts reflect trends found in many other food categories

K.J. Burrington

February 24, 2020

Like all other food categories, the yogurt market is creating new products to attract more consumers. Although there is no definition for these "specialty yogurts," they typically reflect trends found in many other food categories, including international styles, indulgent and botanical flavors, added protein and fiber, sugar reduction, artisanal recipes and more.

It’s time for FDA to act on cheese standards

Outdated regulations put the U.S. cheese industry at a competitive disadvantage

Cary Frye

February 20, 2020

Cheesemakers in the United States producing specific varieties of cheese, including cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan and pasteurized process cheese, must adhere to FDA’s food standards of identity.

Schuman Cheese debuts seven varieties of hand-rubbed Cello Fontinas

February 19, 2020

Fairfield, N.J.-based Schuman Cheese said it launched seven varieties of 5-ounce hand-rubbed Cello Fontinas.

Milk’s Olympic approach to disrupt, engage

MilkPEP is putting milk brands at the center of the 2020 Olympic Games conversation

Victor Zaborsky

February 17, 2020

Faced with challenging times, it's time for the milk category to regain the narrative and recapture the attention of core consumers.

Ready-to-drink coffee and tea are perfectly situated

Ready-to-drink coffee and tea are in line with today’s consumers’ wants and needs

February 12, 2020

The future looks bright for dairy processors that also produce ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and/or tea. Such products mesh well with current consumer demand for beverages that go beyond simple hydration.

FrieslandCampina adds Frico Gouda Grab & Go Snacks

February 12, 2020

Amersfoort, Netherlands-based FrieslandCampina added Frico Grab & Go Snacks under its Frico Gouda cheese brand. The company said the cheese snacks meet growing consumer demand for better-for-you on-the-go products for lunch, snacking and convenience.

Halo Top introduces Keto Series

The seven new ice cream flavors are designed for followers of the ketogenic diet.

February 11, 2020

Halo Top, a brand of Le Mars, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises Inc., said it introduced the Keto Series — seven flavors of ice cream designed for people following the ketogenic (keto) diet.