Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

Kefir

Lifeway introduces Gingerbread kefir for the holidays

October 1, 2012

Lifeway adds a Gingerbread flavor smoothie to its holiday collection of kefirs for the season.

USDA's Dairy Market News

Pizza promotions spur mozzarella demand; whey powder markets are firm this week

Nonfat dry milk markets are firm but milk production varies depending on the region

September 28, 2012

Demand for mozzarella is good as new pizza promotions are surfacing. Cheddar sales are also good as processors are looking to secure additional product

Foodservice

Cheese is on the menu at Jack in the Box

September 28, 2012

Jack in the Box introduces a Cheesesteak Melt on Sourdough bread to its menu this fall.

Yogurt

Skyland Foods creates nutrition-focused, drinkable yogurts

Sarah M. Kennedy

September 27, 2012

Skyland Foods introduces IBEX, drinkable yogurts that targets functional health benefits that focus on brain, digestive health and recovery.

Kulfi talk

Kaurina's kulfi: an Indian ice cream-style treat is made in Texas

September 19, 2012

Kulfi is a frozen dessert originating from India that’s similar to ice cream in appearance and taste, but is typically denser and creamier. It’s a popular dessert street-food found throughout countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Burma and in the Middle East.

Bottoms up

Ice cream meets happy hour with Lee's Cream Liqueur

September 19, 2012

As the only alcohol-infused ice cream parlor in Arizona, Lee’s Cream Liqueur is making a name for itself. The owner and creator of the 823-square-foot parlor is Lee Turner, a systems engineer by day and a dairy processor by night. The self-proclaimed ice cream enthusiast describes her treats as a cross between ice cream and gelato. The shop is located in Old Town Scottsdale in what Turner calls the “restaurant district.”

USDA's Dairy Market News

Milk supplies are tight in the East; cheese markets are up & down; NFDM prices are firm

Strong Class I demand in the East has reduced manufacturing milk supplies. The cheese market has had ups and downs, but remained generally steady over the past six weeks.

September 14, 2012

Strong Class I demand in the East has reduced manufacturing milk supplies. Along with reduced milk production levels this has increased demand for milk and components from other parts of the country. Florida milk production is nearing seasonal lows and imports totaled 96 loads this week.