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According to the American Heart Association, American adults consume an average of 77 grams of sugar per day, more than three times the recommended amount for women (25 grams) and more than twice that recommended for men (32 grams). Excess sugar in the diet is associated with weight gain, diabetes, and other unwelcome health issues.

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Bomb Pop, the classic ice pop brand from Le Mars, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises Inc., teamed up with candy brand Nerds to develop the ultimate flavor mash-up: Bomb Pop Nerds.

On May 30, 2021, meat processor giant JBS USA determined that it was the target of an organized cybersecurity attack, which impacted some of the servers supporting its North American and Australian IT systems. 

Melt Organic, a Boise, Idaho-based plant-based food company specializing in vegan butters, says it launched a line of “Cheesy Spreadables.”

Technologies are taking hold in dairy-production warehouses. The prospect of enhancing efficiencies and productivity while reducing labor expenses is resulting in the greater incorporation of automated systems by dairy processors while helping to trigger the development of newer designs.

Bubbies Ice Cream, Phoenix, introduced new oat-“milk” based mochi varieties, including Red, Ripe Strawberry, Rich Chocolate and Alphonso Mango.

Dairy processors must be attentive and ardent in their allergen-control initiatives if they are to safeguard consumers and their operations. 

Turkey Hill, Conestoga, Pa., announced the launch of Dipped Duos premium ice cream bars. The bars feature two premium ice cream flavors swirled together in one bar that’s covered in a rich milk chocolate coating.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers already were showing “deep interest” in their own health and wellbeing (and that of animals and the planet), according to Chicago-based ADM. And that interest-only intensified with the arrival of the pandemic.