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    Enough of the plant-based hype

    Highly processed alternatives to dairy and other products are not worthy of a health halo.
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    Kathie Canning
    May 11, 2022

    My husband and I recently went grocery shopping together — a rare event — to purchase food and ingredients we needed for hosting a small cocktail party. We were in the cookie and cracker aisle when my husband spotted it: a brand of crackers touting “Plant Based” on the front panel of its packaging.  


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    A big investment in regional dairy

    USDA commits to additional funding to support long-term resilience in the dairy industry.
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    Kathie Canning
    March 31, 2022

    On March 2, USDA announced an additional investment of $80 million in the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives. 


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    Take action to attract and retain dairy company employees

    Business as usual won’t cut it.
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    Kathie Canning
    March 2, 2022

    Business as usual won’t cut it.



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    A matter of sticker shock for grocery shoppers

    Sky-high food prices are prompting consumers to pass on some purchases, and brands will need to work hard to retain consumer loyalty.
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    Kathie Canning
    January 18, 2022

    These days, a trip to the grocery store can be very expensive. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the food at home index rose 6.4% over the 12 months ending in November 2021 — the most significant 12-month increase since the period ending in December 2008.


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    Three food and beverage trends to mind for 2022

    Opportunity knocks for dairy products that offer gut health/immunity benefits, mesh with consumers’ desire for healthier snacks and align with consumers’ values.
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    Kathie Canning
    December 21, 2021

    I am writing this column as 2021 nears its end and 2022 awaits on the horizon.


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    Regulations update, other actions would address supply chain disruptions

    Recently introduced bipartisan legislation and a new IDFA task force aim to address myriad supply chain issues in the dairy industry and beyond.
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    Kathie Canning
    November 30, 2021

    Supply chain disruptions are currently a highly frustrating reality for industries across the globe. In fact, an October 2021 quarterly report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange relays that supply chains are arguably in the most dire condition since the beginning of the pandemic. 


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    A tough act to follow for 2021 retail dairy sales

    Retail dairy products experienced an unprecedented growth wave in 2020; the 2021 data reflect a changing landscape.
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    Kathie Canning
    November 12, 2021

    It’s November — the air is crisp, pumpkin-spice offerings are seemingly everywhere, and the Thanksgiving holiday is looming. November is memorable for more than those reasons, however. It is also the month that Dairy Foods publishes its annual State of the Industry report.


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    A questionable ruling for plant-based alternatives

    The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California is allowing a plant-based dairy alternatives manufacturer to continue to engage in deceptive labeling.
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    Kathie Canning
    September 30, 2021

    Back in February 2020, Petaluma, Calif.-based Miyoko’s Creamery (Miyoko’s), a manufacturer of dairy alternatives, sued the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).


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    Is dairy a cannabis candidate?

    The global cannabis food and beverage market is projected to grow at a double-digit compound annual growth rate of 15.2% between 2021-2026.
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    Kathie Canning
    August 30, 2021

    Back in 2019, the cottage cheese brand Muuna (now defunct) pranked its customers on April Fools’ Day with a fake flavor: Muuna Cannabis cottage cheese.


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    ‘Holistic health’ takes center stage in food and beverage choices

    The COVID-19 pandemic has consumers seeking out foods and beverages with immunity-boosting powers and more.
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    Kathie Canning
    July 30, 2021
    According to “The Future of Nutrition, Health and Wellness,” a 2021 report from global market research firm Mintel, the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked rising interest in holistic health among consumers worldwide. That reality bodes well for the growth of immunity-supporting foods and beverages.
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