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energy drink sales

Sales jump in the energy drink segment

Though the overall category is shaping up, energy shots continue to struggle.
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Anna Boisseau
March 7, 2019
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Back in 2017, energy drink sales seemed tired. The category experienced only a 2.1% increase in dollar sales and a 1.8% increase in unit sales that year, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI for the 52 weeks ending Dec. 3, 2017.
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Dairy inclusions get indulgent

Dairy inclusions get indulgent

Boundary-busting inclusions prove that more really is more
Kimberly Decker
February 13, 2019
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Texturally speaking, "ice cream" is something of a misnomer. Yes, consumers expect the frozen treat to be creamy; but any hint of actual iciness, either in the scoop or on the palate, qualifies as an unmistakable quality flaw.
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Take back the dairy case

Take back the dairy case

Fix the fundamentals and reignite category volume
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Julia Kadison
February 13, 2019
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With marketplace pressures stronger than ever, 2018 was a challenging year for milk across the value chain, from farmers to processors, brands, retailers and more. Milk is amidst a competitive environment unlike any we've seen before.
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Keep milk on the table

Keep milk on the table

There’s a strong movement toward plant-based eating. By emphasizing dairy milk’s unique nutrients, the dairy industry can help ensure milk will be a key part of plant-based diets well into the future.
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Tammy Anderson-Wise
February 12, 2019
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Plant-based diets are gaining traction among consumers, institutions and even government recommended dietary guidelines. Although the health benefits of consuming more vegetables, fruits and plant-based proteins are well-founded, "plant-based" is sometimes misconstrued to mean the elimination of animal-derived foods such as dairy milk.
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