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There's been little reason for cultured dairy processors to celebrate in recent months. During the 52 weeks ending Feb. 24, 2019, most major cultured dairy categories/subcategories saw retail dollar sales fall, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

Dairy is one of the coolest, if not the coolest, food categories in the grocery store. How do I know? Because every time I walk down the dairy aisle, I see another food trying to get into its space.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Lincolnshire, Ill., launched Stella Fontinella rubbed wedges in four flavors: Basil Pesto, Harissa, Bourbonista and Black Pepper.

2019 is a big year for Turkey Hill Dairy's Conestoga, Pa., plant: It's the year it became one of the first major ice cream or ice tea facilities to be run on 100% renewable energy.

Wonder Drink Kombucha, Portland, Ore., added a new line of functional drinks, called Prebiotic Plus, to its prebiotic kombucha portfolio.

Tasty and versatile, cheese has long been a favorite food and ingredient of U.S. consumers. But recent sales data suggest the cheese segment has been struggling a bit, at least at retail. Dollar sales within the retail processed cheese category fell 3.7% to $2.8 billion during the 52 weeks ending Jan. 27, 2019, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI. Unit sales declined by 4.1%.

Vital Farms, Austin, Texas, introduced ghee from pasture-raised cows. The ghee comes from ethically sourced dairy - from cows that are free to roam and forage in open pastures on family farms.

It's time to celebrate milk - real milk, that is. World Milk Day, an event established by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) back in 2001 to recognize the importance of milk as a global food, will take place on June 1.