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Ingredient Technologies

Ingredient companies advancing 2026 flavor strategies, ingredient pairings and scoopable desserts

North American flavor market exceeds $5B in sales and expect to grow at a CAGR of around 5% through 2030.

December 19, 2025

With a focus on clean labels and wellness, today's dairy offerings invite all food lovers to embark on a delicious journey of taste and creativity. Explore the trends that are shaping the future of dairy.

Clio Snacks adds three products to refrigerated yogurt bar portfolio

The company also is expanding its distribution into Kroger stores.

March 29, 2022

Clio Snacks, Piscataway, N.J., unveiled three new additions to its refrigerated handheld bar portfolio: Chocolate Greek yogurt bars, Vanilla less sugar yogurt bars and Vanilla Almond granola & yogurt parfait bars.

Immune support needs spell opportunity for healthy dairy snacks

FDA announces plan to update definition of healthy and add symbol.

Sharon Gerdes

November 17, 2021

Americans are snacking more often. The NPD Group notes that U.S. consumers added 25 between-meal snacking occasions per capita in the five years ending in 2020 (from 505 occasions in 2015 to 530 in 2020).

Growing snacking trends spell opportunity for dairy

New product launches featuring US dairy ingredients are on the rise.

Terri Rexroat

October 7, 2021

By consuming snacks, consumers are meeting a wide range of personal needs ranging from indulgence and comfort to nutritional benefits and emotional considerations. Innovating with dairy ingredients plays an increasing role in this trend.

CMAB announces the return of the Real California Milk Snackcelerator competition

The startup competition aims to inspire new ideas integrating the flavor and functionality of California dairy into snack formulations that meet the needs of today’s consumers.

August 5, 2020

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), Tracy, Calif., announced the return of its dairy product innovation competition with the launch of the Real California Milk Snackcelerator.

These 2020 food and flavor trends have potential for dairy

Kathie Canning

January 15, 2020

A new year is here, so it's time for fresh starts and lofty goals. For dairy processors, it's also a prime time to go after some untapped (or under-tapped) product development opportunities that are likely to resonate with consumers.

DairyPure adds new flavors to its Mix-ins cottage cheese line

The offerings include the line’s first savory flavors.

March 28, 2019

The offerings include the line’s first savory flavors.

Dairy snacks need their own packaging

Milk, cheese, yogurt and cottage cheese are healthy alternatives to fried or baked snacks and candies. So these dairy snacks need to be packaged in single-serve or snack-size formats.

Kristen Kazarian

March 13, 2017

Dairy foods and beverages are sold in smaller and more convenient snack-size packaging. You’ll find yogurt on a stick and cheese in single-serve packs. Dairy is even used to make packaging; The USDA has developed a film made from milk protein.

Opportunities rise for on-the-go dairy snacks

Sharon Gerdes

October 13, 2013

Americans are on the go. There is an opportunity for processors to develop dairy-protein-fortified snacks and beverages that can be eaten away from the dining room table.

Dairy products marketing

Yogurt and cheese vie for share of stomach in this week's free-standing inserts

Featured are Yoplait, Dannon, Kraft, Hormel and Sargento.

James Carper

August 29, 2012

Dairy brands promote yogurts for breakfasts and snacks and cheese for lunch and dinner in this week's free-standing inserts. Featured are Yoplait, Dannon, Kraft, Hormel and Sargento.