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Products of the Year

The 10 best dairy foods and beverages of 2012

We picked our favs, now it's time for you to vote for yours.

December 4, 2012

Dairy Foods editors selected the 10 best dairy products of 2012. If you don't like these selections, then vote for your favorites from among all 25 nominated foods and beverages.

Nutritious dessert

NuScoop from Straus is like 'an energy bar for the ice cream category'

The frozen dairy dessert is made with vitamins, minerals, fiber and organic milk.

James Carper

October 16, 2012

Straus Family Creamery, the organic dairy processor in Petaluma, Calif., has developed a dairy-based frozen dessert likened to "an energy bar for the ice cream category." NuScoop is a nutrient-laden food marketed as a healthy snack.

Kaurina’s introduces frozen dessert street food from India

October 12, 2012

Dallas-based Kaurina’s introduces a frozen dessert street food from India called kulfi.

Kulfi talk

Kaurina's kulfi: an Indian ice cream-style treat is made in Texas

September 19, 2012

Kulfi is a frozen dessert originating from India that’s similar to ice cream in appearance and taste, but is typically denser and creamier. It’s a popular dessert street-food found throughout countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Burma and in the Middle East.

Frozen yogurt is booming and indulgence is on the menu for Sugar Creek Foods

September 15, 2012

Almost everywhere you look these days you’ll find a frozen yogurt offering. Sales are up and restaurants are adding it to their menus — the industry is booming.

Pudding stars in the frozen dessert category

Processors of cheesecakes, sweet goods and whipped toppings saw a drop in both sales and units. Frozen pudding is the exception.

September 10, 2012

The overall frozen dessert category took a hit in sales over the last year. But the frozen pudding and mousse segment saw an increase in both sales and unit sales. With the health and wellness trend continuing among Americans, it’s likely that many are looking to better-for-you options to curb their sweet tooth.

Dairy Products

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins introduce Oreo-inspired dairy products

Sarah M. Kennedy

July 6, 2012

Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins introduce Oreo-inspired dairy products to celebrate the classic cookie's 100th birthday, including Coolatta’s with Oreo crumbles, Oreo ‘N Chocolate ice cream and more.

Yosicle yogurt popsicles

June 7, 2012

Yosicle is the latest introduction from Unilever’s iconic brand Popsicle, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. These new yogurt popsicles combine the classic taste of Popsicle pops with the creamy texture of yogurt. It’s available in four varieties featuring three unique shapes — Torpedo, Layerz and Duos. The suggested retail price for a 12-count box is $3.99.

Dairy dessert

Skinny Cow low-fat frozen shakes

June 6, 2012

Nestle’s Skinny Cow brand has a new product — Skinny Cow limited Editions Shake-Stirs. Just add skim milk, wait one minute and stir for a low-fat frozen shake.

Making the next generation of frozen yogurt

The frozen yogurt category is getting its second wind. Today’s product is more acidic, and some consumers prefer a sour or tart taste. But the bigger market is for creamy, indulgent frozen yogurt. Here are tips and ideas for working with flavors.

Kimberly Decker

May 14, 2012

It’s getting harder to stroll a city block without landing in front of yet another frozen yogurt outlet. These brightly colored, sleekly designed shrines to soft-serve bliss are sprouting like spring grass, adding oomph to what some have described as the latest renaissance for a category that was all but written off not long ago.