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Color considerations for today’s dairy aisle

Brands could win over digital-savvy consumers by being more inventive in how they use colors to differentiate their products, creating aesthetically exciting and “like-worthy” food experiences.

Emina Goodman

September 22, 2020

Color, one of the most important sensory aspects of food, provides visual cues about quality and taste. It’s a product feature that brands can leverage to increase consumer appeal, win over new customers and inspire repeat purchase.

Rabobank: Global milk production growth to rebalance with retail, foodservice and export dairy demand

Milk production growth across the major export engines began in quarter two 2020 and is forecast to continue expanding into 2021.

September 22, 2020

With milk production forecast to grow over the next 12 months and consumption taking time to recover, global market fundamentals are expected to remain weak into quarter two 2021, according to “A Delicate Rebalancing,” a quarter-three 2020 Global Dairy Quarterly report from Rabobank.

Oakhurst Dairy introduces maple milk

The fall flavor is made with pure maple syrup from New England.

September 21, 2020

Portland, Maine-based Oakhurst Dairy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America, said it released a new limited-edition flavor to celebrate fall: Maple milk.

General Mills creates keto-friendly yogurt snack line

The cultured dairy snacks contain 2 grams of net carbs and 1 gram of sugar per serving.

September 17, 2020

Minneapolis-based General Mills said it is launching :ratio — a new ketogenic-diet-friendly product line that marks the food company’s first keto-focused products.

Dairy Business Innovation Alliance announces 2020 grant recipients

The alliance is a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.

September 14, 2020

The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Madison, Wis.-based Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), announced the 13 companies and cooperatives that, via a competitive review process, were selected to receive grants totaling $230,000.

Oui by Yoplait fall flavors General Mills

Oui by Yoplait releases limited-edition fall flavors

The offerings include Apple Pie and Pumpkin Caramel.

September 14, 2020

Minneapolis-based General Mills added two limited-edition flavors to its Oui by Yoplait brand of French-style yogurt.

Minerva Dairy releases 1-pound version of its premium butter

The product is rolling out in Midwestern Targets, among other retail chains.

September 11, 2020

Minerva Dairy, Minerva, Ohio, launched a version of its hand-rolled butter in a smaller, “more-appealing” size.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, suppliers and associations.

September 11, 2020

Reykjavik Creamery said it opened up for business in Newville, Pa.

Pierre’s Ice Cream creates line of ice cream pints honoring pandemic heroes

The Heroes line will raise funds for local food banks.

September 10, 2020

Pierre’s Ice Cream Co. said it created a special line of ice cream pints in recognition of all COVID-19 pandemic heroes — everyone who has adapted, struggled, sacrificed and persevered — and to raise money for local food banks.