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A growth spurt for refrigerated coffee and tea

Shelf-stable ready-to-drink coffee also posted strong growth, but its tea counterpart struggled.

October 10, 2019

The trend toward convenient grab-and-go offerings shows no signs of waning. And that reality has been good news for the ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea segment.

Berner Food & Beverage launches state-of-the-art retort beverage line for RTD coffee industry

The new investment more than doubles the company’s existing beverage capacity.

October 7, 2019

The company said it believes it is the fastest, most technologically advanced retort beverage line in the industry, with the broadest set of manufacturing capabilities.

Turkey Hill Dairy lending support to local dairy farmers

The company joined forces with Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to fund dairy farmers’ conservation actions.

October 3, 2019

In a move designed to support the farmers that supply milk to its dairy, Turkey Hill Dairy, a Conestoga, Pa.-based producer and distributor of ice cream and refrigerated drinks, said it joined forces with the Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Reston, Va., and the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay to form the Turkey Hill Clean Water Partnership.

Rich Products announces CEO succession

Richard Ferranti will take on CEO role as long-time CEO Bill Gisel transitions to a new role.

October 2, 2019

Rich Products, Buffalo, N.Y., announced an executive leadership transition that activates the company’s decade-long succession plan.

Kraft Heinz launches nonalcoholic Baileys cold-brew coffee

The ready-to-drink coffee is being offered through a partnership with Diageo PLC.

October 1, 2019

Chicago- and Pittsburgh-based Kraft Heinz Co. said it partnered with Baileys, a brand of London-based Diageo PLC, to launch nonalcoholic Bailey’s ready-to-drink cold-brew coffee in cans.

Idaho Milk Products celebrates Jerome expansion with ribbon-cutting event

The new R&D facility includes the ability to work on and test ready-to-drink beverages, yogurts, ready-to-mix products, ice cream, protein bars and more.

October 1, 2019

Idaho Milk Products, Jerome, Idaho, said it celebrated the completion of a $30 million expansion and new R&D facility in Jerome with a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 20, 2019.

Doctor D’s introduces three new sparkling probiotic flavors.

The offerings include Berry Lavender, Hibiscus Cooler and Lime Mint Mojito

September 23, 2019

Doctor D’s, Louisville, Colo., said it added three new flavors to its lineup of sparkling probiotic beverages: Berry Lavender, Hibiscus Cooler and Lime Mint Mojito.

Lifeway Foods to debut Kefir Minis and Plantiful Kids line extension

The company will showcase its new products at Natural Products Expo East.

September 11, 2019

Lifeway Foods Inc., Morton Grove, Ill., said it will showcase several new offerings at the upcoming Natural Products Expo East 2019 in Baltimore.

PLMA announces the winners of its 2019 Salute to Excellence Awards

Unique and affordable store brand dairy products are among this year’s winners.

September 10, 2019

According to the New York-based association, this year’s entries showed that retailers are increasingly relying on innovations in store brand products and packaging to attract and retain shoppers.