2019 November

Dairy Foods Magazine

Check out the November issue of Dairy Foods, including our annual category-by-category State of the Industry report

2019 State of the Industry report: Milk aims for an inside straight

Despite milk’s streak of bad luck, innovative products with functional benefits are holding the high cards.

Anna Boisseau

November 4, 2019

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At first glance, it seems that milk hasn't been dealt the best hand. But the beverage isn't considering folding: While purchasing numbers have declined in recent years, it's still present in 91% of American households, according to the September 2019 "Eating Trends: Meat, Dairy, Vegetarian, and Vegan" report from the Packaged Facts division of Rockville, Md.-based MarketResearch.com.

2019 State of the Industry report: Cheese has a favorable deck

As it continues on its winning streak, the cheese category is doubling down on innovation and more.

Kathie Canning

November 8, 2019

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Cheese has the advantage, you might say, as U.S consumers' love affair with it continues to flourish.

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2019 State of the Industry: Cultured dairy searches for the winning ticket

The pattern calls for culltured dairy to cater to consumers’ many preferences

Anna Boisseau

November 11, 2019

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The era of Greek yogurt cashing in big payouts has ended: The yogurt category has leveled off since the international style's introduction to the U.S. market over a decade ago.

2019 State of the Industry: Ice cream and frozen novelties are hot and cold

Frozen novelties are hearing the sound of rain, but ice cream finds itself in a tight-slot situation

Kathie Canning

November 15, 2019

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The "one armed bandit" brought some good news and some bad news to the ice cream and frozen novelty segment in the past year. The good news? Frozen novelties saw a pretty payout, with dollar sales rising 4.2% to $4,906.3 million during the 52 weeks ending Aug. 11, 2019, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

2019 State of the Industry: Butter wins a combination ticket

New usage occasions allow butter to draw the winning numbers

Anna Boisseau

November 15, 2019

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It seems that butter producers picked their numbers wisely. The cooking staple and flavor booster continues to show positive growth, with dollar sales of butter/butter blends up 1.3% (to $3,131.4 million) and unit sales jumping 2.5% (to 840.6 million) during the 52-week period ending Aug. 11, 2019, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

Lifeway Foods to debut Kefir Minis and Plantiful Kids line extension

The company will showcase its new products at Natural Products Expo East.

September 11, 2019

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Lifeway Foods Inc., Morton Grove, Ill., said it will showcase several new offerings at the upcoming Natural Products Expo East 2019 in Baltimore.

Forest Coffee debuts three cold-brew coffee flavors

November 6, 2019

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Forest Coffee, Denver, said it developed three new cold-brew coffee flavors along with a new CBD- (cannabidiol) infused offering.

Dairy Farmers of America brand introduces line of blended milk beverages

The offering from Live Real Farms features lactose-free dairy combined with almonds or oats.

September 6, 2019

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Minneapolis-based Live Real Farms, a brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., introduced Dairy Plus Milk Blends — a line of blended beverage options that combine lactose-free dairy with almonds or oats.

Maple Hill Creamery releases single-serve milk

November 4, 2019

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Maple Hill Creamery, Stuyvesant, N.Y., released its organic milk from grass-fed cows in new shelf-stable single-serve cartons.

BelGioioso named 2019 Exporter of the Year

Errico Auricchio built a company using Italian artisan methods, passed down generation-to-generation, to create specialty cheeses that have been sold in 45 countries

Mark O'Keefe

November 7, 2019

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In a board meeting room dominated by a framed oil painting of his great grandfather, Errico Auricchio tells the story about his audacious entrepreneurial dream. In 1979, he left Italy with his wife and young children to craft specialty cheeses with the same artisan methods his family had used for 100 years.

Milk butter cheese photo courtesy of Edlong Dairy Technologies

Association execs weigh in on the state of the dairy industry

Kathie Canning

November 7, 2019

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The dairy industry currently faces a number of challenges ranging from global trade obstacles to the rise of plant-based dairy alternatives. Dairy Foods asked the top executives from leading dairy associations to provide their thoughts related to current industry issues and opportunities; and to discuss how their organizations are helping members succeed in trying times.