Articles by Barbara Harfmann

Gums, emulsifiers, stabilizers help extend shelf life, improve creamy texture of ice cream, yogurt.

Prebiotics work as a fertilizer to boost growth of “good” bacteria, probiotics. Choosing the right pre-, pro- or postbiotic strains can help with unintentional weight gain, fatigue, sickness, and digestive health, experts note.
 

Chef-inspired dishes and creamy innovation at the “House that Cheddar Built.” Managing Editor Barbara Harfmann and 13 members of the media got a birds-eye view of TCCA’s cheese processing operations, tasted their premium ice cream and much more. 

Yogurt, cream cheese are loved to the moon and back as per cultured dairy sales. IRI reports that yogurt, No. 3 on IRI’s Dairy15 Top Categories list, generated $8.4 billion in dollar sales and an 8.6% YoY growth. No. 9 on the list, cream cheese sales totaled $2.3 billion with 8% YoY growth.

Versatile butter is “old reliable” for baking, on top of toast, while snacking spreads appeal to consumer cravings.  

With 13.2% growth, RFG grated cheese leads category, followed by cheese cubes at 9.7% 

Dairy processors pioneer passion for protein products and ingredients.

R&D experts research, test and execute plans on innovation journey. The future of new product development within dairy is bright, particularly for categories that feature clean-label, reduced sugar, and zero-sugar-added categories, experts note.

Dairy processor prides itself on “flavor leadership” in creating hard and soft cheeses.

Producing the finest “artisan cheese for all” in the “Cheese Capital of the World” is pinnacle to success of Sartori Cheese. Founded in 1939, Sartori annually produces such iconic Italian-style cheeses as BellaVitano, MontAmoré, Parmesan and Asiago.