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The high-protein shelf-stable pudding is sold in squeezable pouches.

In the frozen dessert market, ice cream typically reigns supreme among consumers who are looking to indulge in a treat. But even ice cream sales are struggling.

On May 31, Mexico announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. cheese, and then on June 16, China announced retaliatory tariffs against most U.S. dairy products.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) produces upwards of 640 million pounds of cheese, 140 million pounds of butter and 175 million pounds of powdered products each year. Despite those impressive figures, most consumers have never heard of the New Ulm, Minn. based dairy cooperative.

The portable cups come in three varieties, including Swiss garlic and white cheddar.

The new line includes slices, shaved goat cheese and Gouda snack bars.

Jasper Hill Farm, took top honors at the American Cheese Society's (ACS) 2018 Conference & Competition, which took place July 25-28 in Pittsburgh. The company's Harbison was named Best of Show among almost 2,000 entries, ACS said.

Consumers still love eating ice cream and other frozen and refrigerated desserts, but now many are looking for cleaner versions of their favorite treats. Alongside this, even those who desire to eat healthfully still don't want to give up the indulgence factor.

The yogurt (skyr) line is available in two flavors.