Kathie Canning

Kathie Canning

Kathie Canning, editor-in-chief of Dairy Foods, is an award-winning journalist with more than 20 years of experience in the trade publication sector. Her experience includes leadership positions on a number of food and beverage publications for both processor and retail audiences. She is a graduate of the University of Toledo and is also certified as an Editor in the Life Sciences by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences.

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Hot times for frozen novelties

Hot times for frozen novelties

Dollar and unit sales realized double-digit gains during the 52 weeks ending Dec. 27, 2020.
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Kathie Canning
February 18, 2021
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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has many consumers reaching for small indulgences to brighten their days. That reality has been a boon to the frozen novelties category, which Chicago-based market research firm IRI breaks into three subcategories: frozen novelties, ice cream/ice milk desserts and ice pop novelties.
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On-trend RTD beverages keep ‘em thirsting for more

On-trend RTD beverages keep ‘em thirsting for more

A global pandemic and consumers’ desire for better-for-you offerings bode well for growth in the RTD coffee, tea and juice segments.
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Kathie Canning
February 8, 2021
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The ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea segment is decidedly no longer a niche market within the United States. The segment racked up retail sales of almost $7 billion during the 52 weeks ending Aug. 9, 2020, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.
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Elevate dairy offerings with inclusions

Elevate dairy offerings with inclusions

The right inclusions can transform an ordinary dairy product into an extraordinary one.
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Kathie Canning
January 25, 2021
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Within the dairy products arena, fruit, nuts and other inclusions are much like the prize in a Cracker Jack box. They add a little fun and excitement, transforming an ordinary offering to an extraordinary one.
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Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association is embracing the winds of change

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association is embracing the winds of change

With a recent shift in its go-to-market strategy and an emphasis on ‘fresh and local,’ the cooperative is positioned for growth.
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Kathie Canning
January 6, 2021
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Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association Inc. (MDVA) lays claim to much more than a long name. The Reston, Va.-based dairy cooperative also boasts an impressively long history, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020.
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ice cream sales

Retail ice cream sales heat up

All retail ice cream/sherbet categories realized strong dollar and unit sales gains.
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Kathie Canning
December 21, 2020
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Many consumers have been turning to their favorite comfort foods to help combat stress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. And one of those favorites certainly appears to be ice cream.
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