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Cheese consumption reaches all-time high

Overall dairy consumption in 2022 was the second highest on record.

November 30, 2023

Per capita consumption of all dairy products reached 653 pounds per person in 2022, 63 pounds above the historical average dating back to 1975.

Kraft debuts first plant-based mac and cheese in U.S.

KRAFT NotMac&Cheese is the third innovation to launch in a year from The Kraft Heinz Co. and TheNotCompany, Inc. joint venture.

November 30, 2023

Available in Original and White Cheddar flavors, KRAFT NotMac&Cheese will begin rolling out on shelves nationwide now through early 2024.

State of the Dairy Industry: Inflation remains a key dairy trend

Dairy Foods presents its 2023 State of the Industry report.

November 29, 2023

Like the past year, one major theme affecting the cost of food and beverages is inflation. For the 12 months ending Aug. 13, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 3.7% compared to the prior year. Because of inflation, many categories in our State of the Industry issue did exceedingly well dollar-sales wise, but unit sales didn't always sparkle.

State of the Dairy Industry: Lower dairy prices should drive global demand

Southeast Asia exports should grow

Nate Donnay

November 29, 2023

While it is typically obvious when a team wins, loses or ties (although ties are a rarity in sports these days), in the commodity export world, a win depends on how you define it.

California Milk Processor Board introduces "Get Real Inc." marketing campaign

is campaign, designed to resonate with Californians, features actor and comedian Desi Banks, who joins forces with a crew of social media influencers.

November 28, 2023

Get Real Inc. is positioned as a fictional start-up, with a mission inspired by a glass of real milk, that humorously highlights modern society’s increasing detachment from what’s real.

State of the Dairy Industry: Butter category continues to see smooth sales

Both the refrigerated butter and butter blends have strong years.

Brian Berk

November 27, 2023

When it comes to butter, sales are serving up plenty of aces, with very few faults.

MMPA awarded grant from USDA

MMPA was one of 10 dairy cooperatives and industry partners to receive funding totaling $112 million. Announced by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the nearly $1 billion in funding targeted 81 partnership projects that incentivize environmental sustainability.

November 24, 2023

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), in partnership with Newtrient and others, has been awarded a $6.2 million grant through the 2023 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

Kraft Heinz names new executive leadership team

Each of the new members of the Executive Leadership Team will assume their roles at the beginning of fiscal year 2024.

November 23, 2023

The company already announced Carlos Abrams-Rivera as the new CEO, starting in 2024.

State of the Dairy Industry: Cultured dairy category scores near perfect 10

Yogurt, cream cheese, cottage cheese “flipping” competition on its head.

Barbara Harfmann

November 22, 2023

When U.S. American gymnast and seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles goes for the gold at the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games in Paris next year, the 4’ 8” dynamo will bring her artistry, strength, and power to the vault (Yurchenko double pike vault, now named the Biles II), floor exercise, balance beam, and parallel bars.