Small indulgences, over-the-top decadence and dairy alternatives will help satisfy the diverse needs of today's refrigerated and frozen dessert consumers
Idyllic Crescent City, Calif., is known for being the gateway to Redwood National and State Parks, where some of the oldest trees in the United States live. But the small town, which hugs the Pacific Ocean right by the Oregon border, has another claim to fame.
In certain ways, the story of Rumiano Cheese Co. sounds a lot like the American dream. It all began when the Rumianos emigrated from Northern Italy to the San Francisco area during World War I to work first in the mines, and then in the shipyards. A century later, their flourishing cheese company is still in the family.
Crystal Farms, a brand of St. Louis-based Post Holdings, created Nibblers and Little Nibblers - "better-for-you" on-the-go cheese snacks for young children.
The lactose-free milk has 50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk.
July 23, 2019
Organic Valley, La Farge, Wis., introduced Ultra, the first organic ultrafiltered milk available nationally. According to the cooperative, the milk has 50% more protein and 50% less sugar than regular milk.
The product, an addition to the company’s popular snack kits, is meant for on-the-go mornings.
June 5, 2019
Sargento Foods, Plymouth, Wis., said it launched Sargento Sunrise Balanced Breaks to meet consumer demand for morning snacks that deliver convenience, satiation and balance.
As U.S. consumers gravitate toward better-for-you choices, indulgent categories such as frozen desserts are losing some steam. According to data from IRI, a Chicago-based research firm, in the 52-week period ending June 16, 2019, dollar sales in the frozen desserts/toppings category fell 2.8% to $663.2 million.
There have been some interesting shifts in the global trade of dairy products that aren't apparent on the surface. Chinese milk-equivalent import growth slowed from 13% in the first quarter of 2019 to an estimated 1.7% in the second quarter.
The dairy industry is urging policymakers to make four common-sense changes to benefit children, families participating in government-funded nutrition programs.
This fall, Congress will consider legislation to reauthorize federal child nutrition programs, including the school meals programs and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
Consumers are interested in food trends, including plant-based foods. While households may sometimes buy plant-based products, almost all still purchase dairy overall. That's a good thing, because not all proteins are equal.
The yogurt category includes a growing list of diverse products, many of which use dairy ingredients to contribute to their nutrition and overall sensory experience.
In the dairy aisle (and elsewhere), crowing about a formulation's natural colors barely merits a pat on the back anymore. These days, consumers expect natural ingredients, colors included, in their food and drink, and they won't settle for less.
The right software — and the right corporate culture — could help dairy processors collect, manage and disseminate quality assurance- and quality control-related data
Augmented reality, live food production lines will be trade show highlights
September 25, 2019
The 2019 Process Expo, which is hosted by The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA), McLean, Va., will take place Oct. 8-11, 2019, at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
This year, the trade show is adding the Robotics Zone and the Forum — 45-minute learning sessions related to the latest industry trends.
September 11, 2019
Expected to attract 30,000 packaging professionals from more than 125 countries, Pack Expo Las Vegas 2010, co-located with the Healthcare Packaging Expo, will take place Sept. 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas.