This represents a 4.7% rise in dollar sales in all outlets from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023,versus the same period the prior year, according to the report.
Natural cheese — and the diverse types of shredded, chunks, slices, string/stick, crumbled, cubes, ricotta, and all other forms — generated $17.4 billion in dollar sales, a year-over-year (YoY) increase of 7%.
In rural Ohio, equidistant from Cleveland and Pittsburgh, lies America’s oldest family-owned butter and cheese creamery. A fifth generation operates 129-year-old Minerva Dairy today, with a sixth generation on the way.
Like several other segments of dairy, most natural and processed cheese categories enjoyed strong dollar sales during a recent 52-week period, but suffered unit sales declines, according to information provided by Chicago-based Circana.
it now has capacity to produce organic, oil-infused spreadable butter for co-packing, private-label, and under its own brand.
February 20, 2023
Minerva Dairy can manufacture oil- or flavor-infused organic butters in various package sizes (5.5-oz and 8-oz cups and 5-lb pails) to target specific markets.
Private-label milk sales account for a large percentage of these sales, reaching $8.6B in the same period. Natural cheese placed a close second at $8.1 billion,
The new products are available in Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and more of the retailer’s banners.
March 23, 2022
Albertsons Companies Inc., which has more than 20 well-known banners, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's and Acme, said it recently launched three new ice cream offerings under its Signature Select private label brand.