Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

The case against using dairy names for plant-based products

October 28, 2019

Back in June, I wrote about the wave of consumer confusion resulting from the use of dairy-specific terminology such as "milk" and "yogurt" on the labels of dairy alternatives.

‘Storytelling: Winning with Words’ is top food and beverage trend for 2020

According to Innova Market Insights, consumers increasingly are interested in discovering the stories behind their foods.

October 23, 2019

Increased consumer interest in the stories behind their food and beverage products and their notable influence on purchasing decisions has resulted in companies increasingly paying attention to storytelling in branding strategies.

La Colombe adds RTD latte with ’oatmilk’

October 22, 2019

Philadelphia-based La Colombe Coffee Roasters added La Colombe Oatmilk Draft Latte to its line of ready-to-drink lattes.

Creating the next generation of cheeses

By combining food science and nutritional research, next-generation cheese products could have greater appeal

John A. Lucey Ph.D., Director, Center for Dairy Research

October 18, 2019

Cheese is a very interesting food from a nutritional perspective. It typically is low in carbohydrates (or has none), is high in protein and is rich in key vitamins and minerals such as calcium and phosphorous.

Frill launches vegan frozen dessert

October 16, 2019

Frill, Pasadena, Calif., a brand of Zendegii Frill Ltd., said it created the first whole fruit- and vegetable-based dairy-free frozen dessert.

Chobani partners with American Farmland Trust to launch charity flavor

The company will donate a portion of the flavor’s sales to the nonprofit.

October 14, 2019

Chobani LLC, Norwich, N.Y., said it is building on its dairy industry initiative — Milk Matters — with the launch of its second limited-edition charity flavor.

Perry’s Ice Cream Co. adds Cinnamon Bun seasonal flavor

October 11, 2019

Perry's Ice Cream Company Inc., Akron, N.Y., launched a new fall limited-edition flavor, Cinnamon Bun, and brought back its classic seasonal favorite, Pumpkin Pie.

A growth spurt for refrigerated coffee and tea

Shelf-stable ready-to-drink coffee also posted strong growth, but its tea counterpart struggled.

Kathie Canning

October 10, 2019

The trend toward convenient grab-and-go offerings shows no signs of waning. And that reality has been good news for the ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea segment.

Jarlsberg Cheese creates cheese snacks

The offerings are individually wrapped for portion control.

October 8, 2019

Jarlsberg Cheese, a brand of Norseland Inc., Darien, Conn., said it added Jarlsberg cheese snacks.

Pure Circles introduces branded stevia-sweetened ice cream

October 8, 2019

Chicago-based PureCircle, a supplier of stevia sweeteners, launched a branded gourmet ice cream that has no added sugar and is sweetened with the company's next-generation stevia leaf sweeteners.