Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

Turkey Hill keeps it local

As Turkey Hill’s retail presence continues expanding geographically, its ties to the Lancaster County, Pa., community remain strong

Anna Boisseau

May 3, 2019

Turkey Hill, a high point overlooking the Susquehanna River, is a local landmark in Southeastern Pennsylvania. It is also the name of one of the most successful ice cream, frozen novelty and iced tea companies in the United States

Yasso launches low-calorie frozen yogurt snacks

May 2, 2019

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, Quincy, Mass., debuted Snack Buddies - a line of 45- to 50-calorie frozen Greek yogurt bars.

Formulating ice cream with novel functional ingredients

As complex new ingredients are introduced to the ice cream mix, much remains to be understood about influences on physical/chemical properties.

Bruce Tharp

Steven Young

April 26, 2019

We have often noted the importance of various phenomena, including the agglomerated fat matrix and the size of ice crystals and air bubbles, to the sensory appeal and structural properties of ice cream. Key to managing these phenomena is a complex set of highly variable (sometimes unknown) functionalities.

Cheese consumption is growing among Americans

They might be drinking less milk, but U.S. consumers have a love affair with cheese.

April 23, 2019

It's no secret that milk consumption in the United States has been on the decline for decades. In fact, per capita milk consumption decreased by a whopping 98 pounds between 1975 and 2017, according to USDA data.

Michigan Milk Producers Association expands plant

A recent fast-tracked major expansion added ultrafiltered skim milk concentrate to the products produced at the Michigan Milk Producers Association’s Constantine, Mich., plant.

Kathie Canning

April 16, 2019

Constantine, Mich., bills itself as the "seed corn capital of the world," producing more than 10% of the United States' supply. But this Southwest Michigan town hasn't completely "gone to seed." It also lays claim to a dairy processing powerhouse operated by the Novi, Mich.-based Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA).

Häagen-Dazs launches boozy ice cream

April 16, 2019

The Häagen-Dazs Spirits Collection includes five ice cream flavors, a cookie square and a nondairy option, all containing less than 0.5% alcohol.

High-pressure processing could benefit cheese

Initial research shows the technology can improve shelf life in certain cheeses

John A. Lucey Ph.D., Director, Center for Dairy Research

April 15, 2019

For about the past 20 years, the food and beverage industry has used high-pressure processing (HPP) to improve the safety of products. Foods such as sliced meats, avocado dips and certain beverages have especially benefited from this technology. Could the dairy industry also profit?

Ingenuity Brands designs yogurt for childhood brain development

April 12, 2019

Ingenuity Brands, a San Francisco-headquartered company dedicated to food-based brain nutrition, launched Brainiac Kids, the first line of kids’ yogurts specifically targeted to help developing brains.

Michigan Milk Producers Association is investing in innovation

As it looks to provide value for its members and its customers, the Michigan Milk Producers Association is venturing beyond its commodity roots

Kathie Canning

April 10, 2019

When it comes to monikers for dairy cooperatives, Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is something of a misnomer. The name somewhat belies the fact that the Novi, Mich.-based operation serves nearly 1,600 dairy farmer-owners residing not only in Michigan, but also in Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Medlee Foods adds sweet butter flavors

April 10, 2019

Medlee Foods, Chicago, added five sweet whipped butter spreads. The spreads build on the company's original line of seasoned, savory butter spreads, which are intended to be used during cooking.