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Bacteria have never had a greater role in cultured dairy products than today. It used to be that companies purchased cultures only for the types of flavors and rate of acid production needed, but now they can add texture development and health benefits to the list.

With no brands of its own gracing retail shelves or foodservice counters, KanPak US might not be a household name among U.S. consumers. But make no mistake: The company is a dairy processing powerhouse, coming in at No. 88 in Dairy Foods' 2021 listing of the top 100 North American dairy processors (Dairy 100).

The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for the cheese category. While the COVID-19 pandemic drastically reduced demand for cheese in foodservice, the category's growth at retail was extensive, notes Kelly Slentz, associate brand manager, cheese for La Farge, Wis.-based Organic Valley.

Chicago-based Fairlife LLC says it combined ultrafiltered milk with natural flavors to create Fairlife Nutrition Plan nutrition shakes.

Andrew & Everett, a clean-label, source-verified cheese brand of Rochelle, Park, N.J.-based PANOS Brands, introduced its newest product: Andrew & Everett rustic thick-cut shredded cheese.

If a worldwide pandemic wasn't enough to convince you that dairy marketing has entered a new era, then consider what TikTok can do to your plans.

Boulder, Colo.-based Yasso Inc. launched its first incubator brand, Jüve Pops, a functional vitamin- and electrolyte-packed water-based pop.

We often comment as to whether frozen desserts actually need emulsifiers or stabilizers. After all, for many years, some of the most notable ice creams have been produced completely without the use of any added stabilization.

Minneapolis-based General Mills released :Ratio Protein, a high-protein dairy snack to help consumers as they kick-start their health routines.

Austin, Texas-based Mammoth Creameries said it released three new flavors of its keto-friendly, diabetic-conscious frozen custard, including Butter Coffee, Strawberry and Butter Pecan.