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Yoplait adds 2% Greek yogurt Whips, portable rip & grip yogurt pouches

August 18, 2016

As part of its summer release Yoplait added 2% Greek yogurt Whips in four flavors, and portable rip & grip 4-ounce pouches for easy on-the-go eating.

The 2016 Dairy 100 go shopping

Though some dairies saw sales fall last year, others reported increases. As they looked at the long-term prospects of the industry, businesses opened their checkbooks to acquire companies and to expand their processing capabilities.

James Carper

August 17, 2016

Just as Dairy Foods was wrapping up its research into the 100 largest dairy processors in North America, the French dairy giant Danone announced it was buying Colorado-based WhiteWave Foods, a processor of organic dairy and plant-based beverages.

The 2016 Dairy Foods plant of the year is Bel Brands, Brookings, S.D.

Congratulations to the management and employees of the Bel Brands USA cheese plant in Brookings, S.D. The facility has been selected as Dairy Foods’ Plant of the Year for 2016.

James Carper

August 15, 2016

It was one of 12 food processing facilities nominated for the award. Dairy Foods invited the dairy industry to vote and help select the recipient. During a five-week period ending July 6, more than 3,500 votes were cast.

On-site dairy labs are the first line of defense

Keeping bad milk out of a processing plant is just the first step. Labs also test products as they come off the processing line. Environmental tests assess that proper CIP and sanitation procedures have been followed.

August 12, 2016

To make foods and beverages that are safe to consume, dairy processors must handle and test raw milk with the utmost precision. Some tests are required by law, while the results from others yield results that can tell a dairy a great deal about their milk supplier and about their in-house handling practices.

Flexible packaging offers functionality for dairy processors

Flexible packaging, like wraps and pouches, differentiate dairy products, enhance sustainability and deliver functional features.

Hallie Forcinio

August 11, 2016

It’s not surprising many dairy products launch in flexible packaging. It’s one of the fastest growing packaging formats in the United States, according to the Flexible Packaging Association, Annapolis, Md.

Organic Valley launches grassmilk yogurt in cups

August 10, 2016

Following its launch of 24-ounce containers of grassmilk yogurt earlier this year, Organic Valley, La Farge, Wis., is adding 6-ounce cups of organic grassmilk yogurt to its line this September.

Lala introduces two functional yogurt smoothie products

August 9, 2016

Lala, a brand of Dallas-based Borden Dairy, launched two new yogurt smoothie products — Healthies Curb and 100 Calorie.

High-protein foods are on the menu

Consumers recognize the benefits of high-protein foods and beverages. Dairy processors can stick with dairy-based proteins or consider plant-based alternatives.

Kimberly Decker

August 8, 2016

High-protein foods figure prominently on IRI’s list of the most successful food and beverage launches of 2015. Alongside Oscar Mayer deli meat and Cheerios Protein, were Dannon Oikos Triple Zero yogurt, Yoplait Greek 100 Whips and fairlife milk.