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Bulgarian yogurt

Trimona Bulgarian yogurt adds flavor varieties

October 7, 2016

The Bulgarian yogurt maker introduces flavor varieties to its line, like blueberry lavender.

Chocolate milk helps the dairy industry recover

The milk industry has positioned chocolate milk as an ideal beverage to drink after a workout. Sales of flavored milks, including chocolate, are on the rise.

Kimberly Decker

October 7, 2016

If it weren’t for chocolate milk, there might be some people — perhaps dear reader, even you — who wouldn’t drink much milk at all. Indeed, chocolate milk is a perennially bright star in the dairy firmament, and with fall’s ushering in of the new school year, its glow is bound to grow brighter.

Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream hones its craft

The New York dairy processor focuses on quality of ingredients, transparency and crafting its artisan ice cream.

Sarah M. Kennedy

October 6, 2016

When it comes to artisan ice cream making, flavors, transparency and authenticity are what matter, according to Brooklyn, N.Y.-based Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream. The company makes dairy-based and vegan ice creams for its scoop shops, food trucks and retail customers. The company claims it makes the “absolute best vegan ice cream,” and it has a customer following and a taste that backs up that claim, (this editor can attest).

Understand the basics of Latin American cheese

The Latin American cheese market is growing. It’s important for cheesemakers to know the three distinct styles: fresh, melting and grating of these unique cheeses.

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

October 6, 2016

Latin American cheese production in the United States has seen substantial growth over the last decade. Driven by the increase in the Hispanic population in the United States, which is now over 55 million, as well as increased consumer interest in specialty cheese, production has increased from around 167 million pounds 10 years ago to around 254 million pounds in 2015.

Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream aims for authenticity, quality

The Brooklyn-based ice cream maker has found success building its own mini-empire of stores and trucks. It can boast of steady growth while staying true to its dedication to quality.

Sarah M. Kennedy

October 4, 2016

Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream wants to make people happy with ice cream. The company set out to revive the classic American ice cream truck and the art of traditional ice cream making using only the highest-quality ingredients and no stabilizers. For the company, it’s about being authentic and making ice cream that is truly pure.

High-protein flavored milk

Nestle Nesquik launches high-protein flavored milks

October 1, 2016

Nestle Nesquick introduced Protein Plus, a new high-protein flavored milk line.

Cold Stone Creamery seasonal pumpkin flavor ice creams

Seasonal dairy products

10 new fall flavor-inspired dairy products

Pumpkin, apple and caramel flavors invade the dairy aisles

Sarah M. Kennedy

September 27, 2016

Pumpkin and other holiday flavors invade the dairy aisles with new fall flavor-inspired dairy products from Chobani, Land O’Lakes, Dunkin Donuts, Tillamook and more.