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2018 State of the Industry report: RTD coffee and tea take champion title

But a subset of plant-based dairy alternatives looms large as a challenger

November 15, 2018

On the nondairy beverage front, the ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea category has been throwing some well-placed hooks and jabs. Sales in the total category, including refrigerated and shelf-stable offerings, rose 11.5% during the 52 weeks ending Aug. 12, 2018, to $1.8 billion, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

Hood adds squeeze bottle to sour cream lineup

The easy-to-use bottle is designed for mess-free convenience.

November 15, 2018

The easy-to-use bottle is designed for mess-free convenience.

2018 State of the Industry report: A healthy slam-dunk for butter

Butter continues its comeback as fans realize its benefits

Jennifer Storelli

November 14, 2018

Team Butter has been empowered by recent health studies about its benefits to set a pick on its margarine opponent and drive for the hoop. In the 52 weeks ending Aug. 12, 2018, dollar sales for butter jumped 5.8%, while unit sales rose 1.8%, Chicago-based market research firm IRI reported.

2018 State of the Industry report: It's smooth skating for ice cream right now

Healthed-up formulations, indulgent recipes and new flavors score a hat-trick for the ice cream segment

Kathie Canning

November 13, 2018

Consumers' love affair with ice cream is global in scope. In fact, the global ice cream market size was valued at US$54.80 billion in 2016 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.1% between 2018 and 2025, according to a January 2018 report from San Francisco-based Grand View Research.

Chobani debuts 'Hero Batch' Red, White and Blueberry Greek yogurt

The company teamed up with Operation Homefront to raise money for America’s military families.

November 12, 2018

The company teamed up with Operation Homefront to raise money for America’s military families.

2018 State of the Industry report: Cultured dairy aiming for a mealtime, snack-time double play

Consumers give signs for higher protein, more flavors.

Jennifer Storelli

November 12, 2018

Coming off a sluggish season with near-flat sales across yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese and cottage cheese, cultured dairy products are practicing new techniques in a bid for a World-Series season. The top priority at practice has been positioning the players for new consumption occasions.

2018 State of the Industry report: Cheese is a standout on the gridiron

Convenient offerings, adventurous flavors and natural positioning should keep cheese on top of its game

Kathie Canning

November 8, 2018

Although its growth at retail has slowed down in recent years, the natural cheese category is still gaining yardage. Dollar sales in the total category rose 1% to $12.9 billion during the 52 weeks ending Aug. 12, 2018, data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI show. Unit sales increased 1.5%.

Milk Specialties Global named 2018 Exporter of the Year

With a vision focusing on what’s next, fast-growing Milk Specialties Global works with its international customers to grow their businesses with innovative uses of high-protein dairy.

Mark O'Keefe

November 8, 2018

Milk Specialties Global (MSG) does more than sell dairy ingredients to customers in 40 countries. With a vision focusing on what's next, the fast-growing company works with its international customers to grow their businesses with innovative uses of high-protein dairy.

Mooala introduces Strawberry Bananamilk

The product is said to be the industry’s first strawberry-flavored dairy-free milk alternative.

November 8, 2018

The product is said to be the industry’s first strawberry-flavored dairy-free milk alternative.

2018 State of the Industry report: Milk is struggling in the bunker

But processors adept at 'reading the green' are finding pockets of opportunity to grow sales.

Kathie Canning

November 7, 2018

It's been another year filled with bogeys for the milk segment. Dollar sales in the overall category fell 3.9% to $15.3 billion during the 52 weeks ending Aug. 12, 2018, data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI show. Unit sales dropped 1.4%.