Pure Leaf, a product of the Pepsi Lipton Tea Partnership, Purchase N.Y., launched Pure Leaf Herbal Iced Teas, a line of premium iced teas that are caffeine-free, have no artificial sweeteners and are brewed with real hibiscus flowers.
Nestlé, based in Vevey, Switzerland, with U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Va., added ready-to-drink coffee products under its Nescafé brand. Nescafé coffee protein smoothies are plant-based nondairy beverages with 100% Colombian Arabica coffee, oats and almond butter.
There's been little reason for cultured dairy processors to celebrate in recent months. During the 52 weeks ending Feb. 24, 2019, most major cultured dairy categories/subcategories saw retail dollar sales fall, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.
Dairy is one of the coolest, if not the coolest, food categories in the grocery store. How do I know? Because every time I walk down the dairy aisle, I see another food trying to get into its space.
The pending change to nutrition labeling regulations requiring the declaration of "added sugars" (AS) in the Nutrition Facts panel is likely to make AS content the subject of competitive market positioning. The pending increase in ice cream serving size from 1/2 cup to 2/3 cup (which increases AS by >30% per serving) further complicates AS management.
Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Lincolnshire, Ill., launched Stella Fontinella rubbed wedges in four flavors: Basil Pesto, Harissa, Bourbonista and Black Pepper.
2019 is a big year for Turkey Hill Dairy's Conestoga, Pa., plant: It's the year it became one of the first major ice cream or ice tea facilities to be run on 100% renewable energy.
Tasty and versatile, cheese has long been a favorite food and ingredient of U.S. consumers. But recent sales data suggest the cheese segment has been struggling a bit, at least at retail. Dollar sales within the retail processed cheese category fell 3.7% to $2.8 billion during the 52 weeks ending Jan. 27, 2019, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI. Unit sales declined by 4.1%.
Vital Farms, Austin, Texas, introduced ghee from pasture-raised cows. The ghee comes from ethically sourced dairy - from cows that are free to roam and forage in open pastures on family farms.