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    Home » Authors » Sarah M. Kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy

    Sarah M. Kennedy

    Sarah Kennedy is a former editor of Dairy Foods

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    Ice cream sales try to stay afloat

    Ice cream sales try to stay afloat

    Some brands showed decent gains, while others struggled.
    sarah kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy
    January 4, 2019
    The competition among ice cream brands remains fierce, as some scramble to answer the call for "healthy indulgence" and others seek to grab attention with unique flavors and premiumization.
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    Best New Dairy Products of 2018
    Best New Dairy Products of 2018

    Our top 10 ‘Best New Dairy Products of 2018’

    We picked our favorite innovative new dairy products; now it's time for you to vote for yours.
    sarah kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy
    December 3, 2018
    Dairy Foods chose its 10 best new dairy products of 2018, including squeezable Greek yogurt, chocolate whipped topping, skyr cream cheese and more.
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    A whole new world for dairy-based nutritional supplements, meal replacements

    A whole new world for dairy-based nutritional supplements, meal replacements

    As manufacturers home in on trends such as high-protein, the number of consumers interested in nutritional supplements and meal replacements is growing, and so are the product options.
    sarah kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy
    October 9, 2018
    The key trends showing up in nutritional supplements and meal replacements are similar to those in other food and beverage categories, a desire for more high-quality protein, clean ingredients, flavor variety and convenience, according to several formulators of protein and functional ingredients with whom we spoke.
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    "Keep dairy products moving efficiently"

    Keep dairy products moving efficiently

    Manufacturers of conveyors and palletizers discuss best practices for choosing and installing these systems
    sarah kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy
    September 12, 2018
    Conveyor systems keep the raw materials and finished products moving throughout a dairy plant. The right conveyor system, installed correctly, can help keep a plant running efficiently.
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    Frozen dessert sales are falling

    Sales of frozen puddings, whip toppings and pies are struggling.
    sarah kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy
    September 6, 2018
    In the frozen dessert market, ice cream typically reigns supreme among consumers who are looking to indulge in a treat. But even ice cream sales are struggling.
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    The indulgence factor: trends in frozen and refrigerated dairy desserts

    The indulgence factor: trends in frozen and refrigerated dairy desserts

    To appeal to today’s consumers, producers of refrigerated and frozen desserts are creating products with premium and simple ingredients, often in convenient and single-serve formats. But they also need to meet consumers’ desire for indulgence
    sarah kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy
    September 4, 2018
    Consumers still love eating ice cream and other frozen and refrigerated desserts, but now many are looking for cleaner versions of their favorite treats. Alongside this, even those who desire to eat healthfully still don't want to give up the indulgence factor.
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    Museum of Ice Cream Chocolate Crush
    New ice cream

    6 new ice cream products to celebrate National Ice Cream Month

    We highlight a variety of ice cream products, including new pints, budget-friendly organic ice cream and low-fat ice cream.
    sarah kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy
    July 20, 2018
    We highlight a variety of ice cream products, including new pints, budget-friendly organic ice cream and low-fat ice cream.
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    Organic and natural food options are on the rise

    Organic and natural food options are on the rise

    Informed and engaged consumers seeking more natural and organic food options are driving growth for the organic/natural channels.
    sarah kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy
    June 5, 2018
    Thanks to the boost in supply of organic and natural products, including dairy, and increased demand for such products on the part of consumers, the organic and natural market continues to grow. Tied to this growth is a clean-label movement that doesn't appear to be waning anytime soon.
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    Cultured dairy sales see downswing

    Cultured dairy sales see downswing

    Sales of refrigerated yogurt, cottage cheese and kefir slide. Meanwhile, cream cheese and sour cream fare better, and shelf-stable yogurt/yogurt drinks take off.
    sarah kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy
    May 8, 2018

    The cultured dairy segment is seeing its ups and downs. Yogurt, once the driving force, has seen sales struggle of late. Concurrently, other cultured categories such as cream cheese and sour cream are holding their ground or trying to push ahead.


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    Rifraf Ricotta Cups Wildflower Honey
    Cheese products

    RifRaf ricotta cups are a first-of-their-kind ricotta cheese snack

    The snack features spoonable cultured ricotta cheese and a sidecar of flavored jam or honey.
    sarah kennedy
    Sarah M. Kennedy
    April 25, 2018
    The snack features spoonable cultured ricotta cheese and a sidecar of flavored jam or honey.
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