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PEEPS Marshmallow-Flavored ICEE makes its return

March 19, 2026

Last year’s launch quickly became a spring favorite, with fans embracing the sweet twist on a seasonal classic, stated the companies.

State of the Industry 2017: Nondairy beverages are quenching more than thirst

Body-benefiting ingredients, sugar reductions and natural and organic formulations earn the nondairy beverage category the title of MOST HEALTHFUL.

November 13, 2017

The past year has brought good news to some nondairy beverage segments. For example, the cappuccino/iced coffee subcategory saw a 12.1% rise in dollar sales, reaching more than $2 billion, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm Information Resources Inc. (IRI) for the 52 weeks ending Aug. 13, 2017. Unit sales increased by 11.8% to 686.6 million.

State of the Industry 2016: Tea with milk, fruit juice with vegetables are trending

Coffee and milk, tea and milk and fruit juice with vegetables are current trends in the coffee, milk and juice segments.

November 18, 2016

Many fluid milk processors manufacture juices, iced tea and coffee beverages. They have the necessary processing equipment and they have relationships with retailers who often want a second brand or control brand to put in their nondairy refrigerated cases. These nondairy beverages represent additional sales opportunities for a dairy.

Coffee and tea trends: Mocha, matcha & other strange brews

Kimberly Decker

March 8, 2016

Coffeehouses are satisfying the Millennial generation’s need for new taste experiences. Look to your neighborhood barista for ideas and then translate them into RTD beverages.

Plant-based beverage maker shakes up the dairy case

Barbara Harfmann

February 12, 2016

Dairy processors can learn a thing or two from Califia Farms about product development, messaging, packaging and disrupting the beverage category.

State of the industry 2015: Nondairy beverage makers add unique flavors to tea, coffee

April Miller

November 12, 2015

Nondairy beverage makers are adding flavors, like caramel to coffees and spices to teas. Sales of almond milks are up 16% in a year.

Meet your nondairy beverage competition

Jennifer Storelli

May 12, 2015

While a focus on nutrition claims is boosting juice drinks, Mintel predicts the 100% juices category could bounce back.

High-protein, natural are trending in beverages

February 16, 2015

High protein and natural are most likely to be the latest trends for 2015, according to Beverage Industry’s annual New Product Development Outlook survey.

State of the Dairy Industry: Almond milk rules the nondairy beverage case

April Miller

November 7, 2014

There’s nothing like a jolt of caffeine to wake up beverage sales. The energy drink sector also gained, but the almond milk category performed even better.

Exclusive beverage survey of flavors and formats

A Dairy Foods survey finds that beverage processors are moving into single-serve formats, offering natural and organic options, and formulating with nontraditional flavors.

James Carper

May 10, 2014

Beverage consumers want low-fat, low-sugar and high-protein products made with natural ingredients, according to a new survey of dairy processors. And dairies plan to increase their production of beverages in single-serve formats (16 ounces or less). Beverage makers are using a wide variety of flavors, branching out from the traditional chocolate, strawberry and vanilla.