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Constantine, Mich., bills itself as the "seed corn capital of the world," producing more than 10% of the United States' supply. But this Southwest Michigan town hasn't completely "gone to seed." It also lays claim to a dairy processing powerhouse operated by the Novi, Mich.-based Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA).

The Häagen-Dazs Spirits Collection includes five ice cream flavors, a cookie square and a nondairy option, all containing less than 0.5% alcohol.

Ingenuity Brands, a San Francisco-headquartered company dedicated to food-based brain nutrition, launched Brainiac Kids, the first line of kids’ yogurts specifically targeted to help developing brains.

When it comes to monikers for dairy cooperatives, Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is something of a misnomer. The name somewhat belies the fact that the Novi, Mich.-based operation serves nearly 1,600 dairy farmer-owners residing not only in Michigan, but also in Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Medlee Foods, Chicago, added five sweet whipped butter spreads. The spreads build on the company's original line of seasoned, savory butter spreads, which are intended to be used during cooking.

Honolulu-based Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts will add Cookie Dough Ice Cream Bites to its portfolio of snack-sized mochi ice cream this summer.

Borden Cheese of Dairy Farmers of America, Kansas City, Kan, expanded its portfolio of cheese-based snacks and shredded cheese.

With processed cheese sales continuing to dive and natural cheese staying stagnant, there are few bright spots in the retail cheese category.

Cultured dairy is at a bit of a crossroads. The category, which includes products such as yogurt/skyr, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese and kefir, is searching for its place within the many competing options for breakfasts, snacks, healthful meal replacements and more.