Dairy Foods & Beverages - Articles

A big comeback for refrigerated milk at retail

Retail sales of refrigerated milk see a pandemic-powered growth spurt.

January 21, 2021

Up until only recently, milk sales in U.S. retail outlets had been on a decades-long decline. As the coronavirus forced many consumers to work, study and/or eat at home, however, retail milk sales benefited.

Readers choose the Best New Dairy Products of 2020

Dairy Foods’ editors also announce their favorites.

Anna Boisseau

January 20, 2021

The results are in, and it’s a great showing for cultured dairy! Dairy Foods’ editors reviewed all the new dairy products featured in Dairy Foods magazine and on DairyFoods.com in 2020.

Mifroma updates its cheese packaging

The brand refresh better communicates the qualities of the company’s cheese to consumers.

January 18, 2021

Mifroma, Elizabeth, N.J., said it released brand-new packaging and updated labels for its North American cheese line.

Coffee and dairy are natural partners

Specialty coffees are experiencing record growth.

Sharon Gerdes

January 18, 2021

A 2015 study by Auburn University found that by consuming 155 milligrams of caffeine, college athletes shaved an average of two strokes off their golf scores. Could a Starbucks Tripleshot help me break 100?

Chobani unveils ready-to-drink cold-brew coffees

The line represents the company’s first coffee products and features Chobani’s “oatmilk” and dairy creamers.

January 14, 2021

Chobani, Norwich, N.Y., said it is launching Chobani Coffee — a ready-to-drink (RTD) line of coffees crafted with single-origin cold brew and featuring Chobani’s “oatmilks” and dairy creamers.

Boursin releases dairy-free version of its fan-favorite Garlic & Herbs spread

The cheese alternative offering includes a recyclable cup and lid.

January 14, 2021

Boursin, a brand of Chicago-based Bel Brands USA, unveiled a dairy-free cheese spread alternative in the fan-favorite Garlic & Herbs flavor.

Dairy briefs

News from dairy processors, associations and suppliers.

January 12, 2021

Organic Valley, La Farge, Wis., announced the appointment of three senior leaders as vice presidents of the cooperative.

Fend off bacteriophage in cheese plants

Certain preventive measures can reduce phage presence.

John A. Lucey Ph.D., Director, Center for Dairy Research

January 12, 2021

Cheese is a "living" food due to the presence of different types of bacteria and sometimes yeast and mold, depending on the cheese variety. Like any other living thing, the bacteria used in cheese can get sick.

Bel Brands launches the Babybel Plus+ functional cheese snacks

The snacks include added benefits such as probiotics and vitamins.

January 11, 2021

Babybel, a brand of Chicago-based Bel Brands USA Inc., said it will introduce a range of functional dairy snacks this February in two varieties: Babybel Plus+ Probiotic and Babybel Plus+ Vitamins.

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association is delivering on promises

The cooperative produces milk and other dairy products that are ‘fresh from the farm to fridge’ and ‘100% local.’

Kathie Canning

January 11, 2021

Maola Local Dairies, the signature brand from Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association Inc. (MDVA), covers dairy products touted as being "fresh from farm to fridge" and "100% local."