Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

Understanding the basics: Techniques to attain a high cheese yield

To attain a high cheese yield, cheesemakers need to retain as much casein, fat and moisture as possible. Here are some techniques.

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

January 9, 2017

In an ideal world, all solids in the cheese vat would end up in the finished product. Unfortunately, this is not possible with our current cheesemaking methods.

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New dairy products: Noosa yoghurt’s new tart & sweet flavors

January 7, 2017

Noosa yoghurt launches three globally-inspired flavors that pair fruit with herbs and spices.

La Terra Fina introduces a vanilla bean cheesecake dip with Greek yogurt

January 6, 2017

La Terra Fina, Union City, Calif., introduced a vanilla bean cheesecake dip sold exclusively at Sam’s Club’s nationwide.

New dairy products: Liberté Organic whole-milk premium yogurt

January 4, 2017

Liberté Organic, a brand of General Mills, Minneapolis, was introduced last summer.

Verday launches its Chlorophyll Waters nationwide

December 30, 2016

Verday, a brand of Chlorophyll Brands LLC, launched its Chlorophyll Waters nationwide in the natural channel via KeHe and UNFI.

Tropicana launches juice blend with probiotics

December 23, 2016

Tropicana, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo Inc., launched Tropicana Essentials Probiotics, a new 100% juice with probiotics and no added sugar or artificial flavors.

Complex Beverage adds Lettuce Organic Tea to its line

December 20, 2016

Tampa, Fla.-based Complex Beverage LLC added a new product to its portfolio: Lettuce Organic Tea.

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Crystal Farms introduces Hispanic-style shredded cheese line

December 19, 2016

Crystal Farms adds a new line of Hispanic-style shredded cheeses that’s available in four varieties, including quesadilla.

Gatorade introduces its first organic product

December 16, 2016

Gatorade, a brand of PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., introduced its first organic product to the brand’s sports drink portfolio: G Organic.

Natural cheese slices its way to the top

Sales look good for slices, shreds and sticks in the natural cheese category, while processed cheese holds onto hope with its spreadable cheeses.

Sarah M. Kennedy

December 8, 2016

As we wrote about in our State of the Industry report last month, consumers love their cheese and are eating more of it, but prefer all-natural varieties.