Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

Red Bull is launching new flavored Red Bull Editions

December 11, 2012

Red Bull USA, Santa Monica, Calif., is launching three new flavored energy drinks called Red Bull Editions in March 2013.

Snack Pack introduces Bakery Shop puddings

December 10, 2012

Omaha, Neb.-based Snack Pack, a brand of ConAgra Foods Inc., introduces Snack Pack Bakery Shop puddings.

Artisan Deli Cheeses

December 10, 2012

A new line of artisan deli cheeses is available from Litehouse Foods, Sandpoint, Idaho

Franklin Foods creates Greek yogurt cream cheese

December 10, 2012

Franklin Foods, Enosburg Falls, Vt., owners of Greek Mountain Farms, created a Greek yogurt cream cheese said to contain twice the protein and half the fat of regular cream cheese, plus live and active cultures.

Mixed results with vitamins, mineral mix-ins for milk

Does it add value to dairy foods and beverages when processors add more vitamins or minerals? Or does it tarnish an otherwise clean label?

Karen Giles-Smith MS, RD

December 10, 2012

On both a personal and professional level, I believe dairy foods are perfect just the way they are. The truth is: I don’t want anyone messing with my milk (or cheese or yogurt). Milk is naturally nutrient-rich and although I understand the rationale for adding vitamin D, I don’t think milk needs further assistance — but that’s just me. Or is it?

USDA's Dairy Market News

Cheese plants are working extra hours to meet demand, reports USDA

Fluid milk production is increasing throughout the country.

December 7, 2012

Milk supplies available for cheese manufacturing have increased and cheese plants are working additional hours to accommodate the increased volumes Midwest farm milk production is increasing steadily, and California milk production is slowly building.

Products of the Year

The 10 best dairy foods and beverages of 2012

We picked our favs, now it's time for you to vote for yours.

December 4, 2012

Dairy Foods editors selected the 10 best dairy products of 2012. If you don't like these selections, then vote for your favorites from among all 25 nominated foods and beverages.

The SIAL scene

Yogurt for men, cheese on a stick and 8 other notable dairy foods seen at SIAL

Dairy food manufacturers strut their stuff on the European runway known as SIAL.

Geoff Platt

November 29, 2012

British journalist Geoff Platt found 10 noteworthy dairy foods and beverages at SIAL, the Paris show devoted to food and beverages.

Yogurt

Trader’s Point Creamery introduces grab-and-go dairy products in recyclable glass containers

Sarah M. Kennedy

November 27, 2012

Trader’s Point Creamery introduces grab-and-go yogurts and milk shots in recyclable glass containers.

Beverage news: Plain old water gets a makeover

Flavor enhancers let consumers customize their beverages. Juice makers combine flavors (especially superfruits), and tea brands go with lower-calorie sweeteners.

April Miller

November 19, 2012

There are many contenders in the world of nondairy beverages and new ones keep pouring in. Manufacturers of waters, juices, coffees and teas have to continually find ways to set their offerings apart from the competition.