Dairy Top Stories - Articles - Page 86

Dairy yogurts “cream of the crop”

Spoonable and drinkable dairy yogurt, cream cheese and sour cream registering strong, double-digit growth.

April 17, 2023

Like a balloon ascending to the sky, most segments of the cultured dairy category — refrigerated yogurt and yogurt drinks, cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, dairy dips, and whipped toppings — are going “up, up and away.”

Studio shot of raspberry ice cream in glass dishes

A guide to differentiating and comparing mixes for frozen desserts

Everything to know about Water Control Index, Fat Agglomeration Index and more

Bill Sipple

Steven Young

April 14, 2023

For many years, we (Bruce Tharp, Steve Young, and Bill Sipple) have contemplated, created, and applied a number of mix analytics.

IDFA: FDA ruling a "win" for yogurt makers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a final rule to revoke the standards of identity for lowfat yogurt and nonfat yogurt and amend the standard of identity for yogurt in numerous respects.

April 13, 2023

The final rule modernizes the yogurt standard to allow for technological advances while preserving the basic nature and essential characteristics of yogurt and promoting honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers.

WCMA names Tim Omer as president

Omer will assume leadership on July 1, succeeding Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese.

April 12, 2023

As president, Omer will lead an executive team that includes Doug Wilke of Valley Queen Cheese as First Vice President, Mike Sipple of Agropur as Second Vice President, Kim Heiman of Nasonville Dairy as Treasurer, and Chris Renard of Renard’s Cheese as Secretary.

Dollar sales up, unit sales down in the cheese category

Overall natural and processed cheese dollar sales were higher during a recent 52 - week period, according to IRI

Brian Berk

April 10, 2023

Like several other segments of dairy, most natural and processed cheese categories enjoyed strong dollar sales during a recent 52-week period, but suffered unit sales declines, according to information provided by Chicago-based Circana.

2022 a record-breaking year for U.S. exports

Dairy processors continue to excel in this category despite major headwinds.

Brian Berk

April 7, 2023

U.S. dairy exports set new volume and value records again in 2022. This feat was accomplished despite high inflation and a host of other challenges to international trade, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), Arlington, Va.

After five-year absence, Turkey Hill’s Graham Slam flavor hits store freezers

Brand gives fans a chance to win VIP prize pack.

April 7, 2023

Just in time for the return of baseball season, Turkey Hill’s fan-favorite Graham Slam flavor is making a comeback after being off shelves for five years. Graham Slam features graham flavor, chocolate marshmallow cups and a graham cracker swirls, the Conestoga, Pa. brand says.

Tillamook teams with New Season Market to cut carbon and protect Oregon ecosystems

This marks the first time TCCA has partnered with a retail customer on an environmental project.

April 6, 2023

NSM and TCCA will each provide $15,000 to plant approximately five acres of native, woody vegetation on regional dairy farms within the TCCA cooperative.

25th Food Safety Summit returns to Chicago

Four-day event will feature keynote presentation, town hall, plus much more.

April 5, 2023

The Food Safety Summit, the annual tradeshow for food safety professionals, will celebrate 25 years when it returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., from May 8 to 11. The conference program, developed by an Educational Advisory Board (EAB), will feature sessions led by industry thought leaders.

IDFA announces Healthy School Milk Commitment

Dairy companies are pledging to deliver milk’s 13 essential nutrients to America’s students while reducing calories and added sugars in flavored milk.

April 5, 2023

Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, 37 school milk processors representing more than 90% of the school milk volume in the United States commit to provide healthy, nutritious school milk options with no more than 10 grams of added sugar per 8 fluid ounce serving.