Norseland Inc., Stamford, Conn., part of Tine SA, Norway’s largest producer, distributor and exporter of dairy products, and makers of Jarlsberg specialty cheeses, introduces Jarlsberg Original Cheese Dip.
With Mediterranean foods becoming increasingly popular among mainstream Americans, the time was right for Best Cheese Corp., Mount Kisco, N.Y., to introduce the Epirus brand of authentic Greek cheeses.
The prevalence of lactose intolerance — real or perceived — continues to increase around the world, and in response, all types of food formulators have made “lactose free” a priority in their product development endeavors.
Dutch cheese specialist Vandersterre Groep International B.V., adds two premium natural cheeses to its globally recognized Landana brand, which will likely soon be imported into the United States along with other Landana favorites.
Coconut water meets milk in the new Coconut Water Café Latte from Coco Café, Santa Monica, Calif. Made with fair trade organic espresso, coconut water and 2% milk, the drink is designed to provide balanced energy and hydration along with nourishment.
RealBeanz, Brooklyn, N.Y., believes that an iced coffee should do more than just satisfy the taste buds — it ought to assist with getting through the day and enhance one’s lifestyle without subjecting the body to harmful chemicals or unhealthful ingredients. This was the motivation behind the namesake ready-to-drink product that debuted in the New York Tri-State area at the beginning of the year.
Sales in the milk category (as measured by dollars) were on the rise in 2011, up 6.7% in the 52 weeks ended Nov. 27, 2011. Unit sales, on the other hand were off 2.7%, according to Chicago-based SymphonyIRI Group. The category includes five segments: whole milk, skim/lowfat milk, flavored milk/eggnog/buttermilk, milkshakes/non-dairy drinks and kefir/milk substitutes/soymilk.