Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

‘Gouda’ news for retail cheese

Both natural and processed cheese posted double-digit dollar sales growth in the 52 weeks ending Jan. 24, 2021.

March 17, 2021

The past year saw reduced demand for cheese on the foodservice side, thanks to widespread pandemic-related restaurant closures and indoor dining bans. However, the picture was much brighter on the retail cheese side.

Perry’s Ice Cream Company adds new ice cream flavors

The new flavors include Cinnamon Bun, Coconut Crush, Cookies & Coffee and White Raspberry Twist.

March 15, 2021

Akron, N.Y.-based Perry's Ice Cream Company Inc. says it is debuting new premium family-sized ice cream flavors for spring 2021.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.

March 12, 2021

Cowgirl Creamery, Point Reyes Station, Calif., said its Cowgirl Creamery Cheese Shop and Sidekick Cafe, original tenants in the landmark San Francisco Ferry Building, are closing.

Keep the ice cream category growing

By following certain trends, ice cream and frozen novelty manufacturers could help sustain the huge retail sales bump they achieved during the coronavirus pandemic.

Anna Boisseau

March 11, 2021

Ice cream and frozen novelties shows no signs of cooling down. At retail, sales of the comfort food staples soared during early pandemic purchase sprees, and that trend has sustained over the past year.

Organic Valley to launch American cheese slices

The line will be available in May in yellow and white varieties.

March 10, 2021

Organic Valley, La Farge, Wis., will introduce Organic Valley American cheese slices this May.

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese boasts fresh-from-the-farm appeal

The company makes high-quality fresh cheeses from milk produced on its on-site farm.

Kathie Canning

March 10, 2021

For many cheese producers, sourcing milk from farms within a small radius, often 100 miles or so, is very important. Doing so not only boosts sustainability by slashing transport miles, but also helps to ensure freshness.

Crystal Creamery debuts deluxe whole chocolate milk

The milk is available in 12-ounce on-the-go bottles and half-gallon cartons.

March 9, 2021

Modesto, Calif.-based Crystal Creamery said it debuted Crystal Creamery deluxe chocolate milk.

Dairy checkoff expands consumer reach via Fuel Up to Play 60, Undeniably Dairy programs

‘Smoothie Blitz’ virtual field trip with Discovery Education highlights dairy’s contributions to health and the planet.

March 9, 2021

Working with National Football League (NFL) players and Discovery Education, the dairy checkoff is unveiling initiatives that provide fresh opportunities for consumers and youth to engage with dairy and learn about the industry’s sustainability story.

Rogue Creamery creates cheddar variety to raise money for charity

For every pound of Cheese is Love cheddar purchased, a pound will be donated to the families in need.

March 8, 2021

Central Point, Ore.-based Rogue Creamery added Cheese is Love cheddar. According to the company, the extra-mature sharp cheddar allows Rogue fans the chance to help give back; for every pound of Cheese is Love cheddar purchased, a pound will be donated to the families in need.

GoodSport Nutrition launches dairy-based sports drink

The beverage was created with support from the dairy checkoff and other industry groups.

March 4, 2021

GoodSport Nutrition, a Rosemont, Ill.-based startup, said it launched GoodSport — a sports drink that is 97% dairy and aims to compete nationally against leading brands.