Dairy Foods Blog

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.

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).

Exploring the growth of plant-based milk alternatives

The plant-based milk alternatives market now accounts for around 10% of the global 'milk' market.

Matt Hale

September 21, 2021

Plant-based milk alternatives are the largest plant-based food category in North America and grew 5% last year.

Vibrant, plant-based dairy food colorings are the on-trend choice for the modern consumer

Made from consumer-friendly ingredients, they can deliver show-stopping shades from across the rainbow to brighten dairy products.

Jeannette O'Brien

September 10, 2021

Today’s consumers are more committed than ever before to their health and wellbeing. They seek out dairy products with clean and clear labels that include ingredients that are on-trend, recognizable and GMO-free as well as ticking dietary requirements such as being kosher and halal.

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.

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.

Optimize dairy product safety across global supply chains

Dairy processors could benefit from the strategic application of transit packaging technology and advanced materials.

Tim Gardner

August 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted all industries. The dairy industry is no exception.

Dairy processors could benefit from cloud-based label management

A modern, standardized approach to label management is now more critical than ever, with a considerable impact on overall sustainability.

Josh Roffman

August 12, 2021

Each year, nearly 1.5 billion tons of perishable food is wasted due to inefficiencies found within the food supply chain, and 55 million tons of milk is thrown out before it even reaches the consumer.

Innovation in a time of uncertainty

Hundreds of entrepreneurs recognized the vast opportunities New York State provides agrifood businesses and submitted applications to Grow-NY to introduce novel business ideas to the region.

Catharine Young Jenn Smith

August 3, 2021

Economic survival. The overarching challenge business owners face day in and day out — those in the agrifood industry are no exception.

‘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.

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.

Increase efficiency and safety from dairy farm, to plant, to shelf

The layout of a dairy processing facility, product packaging and other parts in the process heavily contribute to producing dairy products safely and efficiently.

Mark Galbraith

July 14, 2021

Did you know that American dairy exports have surged internationally? However, the increasing demand for dairy products still outweighs the rate of production.

The importance of trade promotion for dairy

Achieving the best value for trade spend is critical for a brand’s continued growth, gain in market share and profitability.

Rajeev Prabhakar

July 7, 2021

Leaders in the dairy industry are increasingly more aware of how competition has grown, with brands spending hundreds of millions of dollars for shopper loyalty.