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Cultured dairy is hitting all the right notes in the food industry, drawing comparisons to top music acts. Fueled by health trends and viral social media, yogurt and cottage cheese are soaring in popularity. Recent data shows yogurt sales have surged by 14% over the past year, reaching a remarkable $12.44 billion. Clearly, cultured dairy is more than just a trend—it’s a true sensation.

“Ropy milk” is a body condition characterized by a stringy, viscous texture, especially noticeable when the product is poured or stirred and thread-like structures appear.

PLMA’s annual Salute to Excellence Awards program recognizes outstanding food and nonfood products introduced within the last year by supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, online retailers, wholesalers and more.

Ingredients are similar to a great singer-songwriter. The hits keep coming and you can listen to many songs over and over for years to come, like Billy Joel, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pink or Lady Gaga. Let’s take an in-depth look at the ingredient market.

That's a collab! Nutcracker Peppermint Swirl will be available for purchase this December at all Oberweis scoop shops, as well as at Lyric Opera House Chicago during performances of The Nutcracker, which runs from Dec. 5 to 28.

In James Bond 007 movies, the music openings dramatically set the tone of each spy thriller. British singer-songwriter Adele’s “Skyfall,” not only won “Best Original Song” at the 2012 Academy Awards but spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Top 100. Also “winning” and demonstrating staying power in the ice cream category is the $8.9 frozen novelties category.

In a world where simplicity is cherished, both music and cheese are striking a chord. As Chicago's cheese market flourishes, natural cheese resonates with consumers seeking authenticity. Join us as we celebrate the timeless appeal of cheese.

Founded by third-generation Texas pecan farmer Kortney Chase, Pecana’s expansion includes new placements at Natural Grocers, Harmons and Sprouts Farmers Market (Texas), alongside its recent national launch with Walmart, bringing the brand’s footprint to nearly 4,500 stores nationwide ahead of the holiday.

Each sip blends lactose-free, protein-packed Lifeway Kefir with juicy pineapple, coconut, and banana for a refreshing balance of nourishment and indulgence. Billions of live probiotics work to support gut and immune health, while adaptogens and antioxidants restore calm, focus, and radiance, the companies said.

Welcome to the 2025 State of the Industry report. For this year’s theme, we tap into the music industry where the music scene meets the dynamic world of dairy and dairy alternatives.