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With no brands of its own gracing retail shelves or foodservice counters, KanPak US might not be a household name among U.S. consumers. But make no mistake: The company is a dairy processing powerhouse, coming in at No. 88 in Dairy Foods' 2021 listing of the top 100 North American dairy processors (Dairy 100).

The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for the cheese category. While the COVID-19 pandemic drastically reduced demand for cheese in foodservice, the category's growth at retail was extensive, notes Kelly Slentz, associate brand manager, cheese for La Farge, Wis.-based Organic Valley.

Chicago-based Fairlife LLC says it combined ultrafiltered milk with natural flavors to create Fairlife Nutrition Plan nutrition shakes.

Andrew & Everett, a clean-label, source-verified cheese brand of Rochelle, Park, N.J.-based PANOS Brands, introduced its newest product: Andrew & Everett rustic thick-cut shredded cheese.

Boulder, Colo.-based Yasso Inc. launched its first incubator brand, Jüve Pops, a functional vitamin- and electrolyte-packed water-based pop.

Minneapolis-based General Mills released :Ratio Protein, a high-protein dairy snack to help consumers as they kick-start their health routines.

Austin, Texas-based Mammoth Creameries said it released three new flavors of its keto-friendly, diabetic-conscious frozen custard, including Butter Coffee, Strawberry and Butter Pecan.

New ingredients from Cargill, Corbion, CP Kelco and more!

Dallas-based LALA U.S. said it is bringing home the authentic taste of Mexico with the introduction of three types of artisan cheese — LALA queso fresco, LALA queso panela and LALA queso Oaxaca.