Silk introduced its first soy-based beverage decades ago; the Danone North America brand is now a leader in plant-based product innovation that goes well beyond soy
Back in 1977, milk, the genuine dairy kind, was still a mealtime staple for most families. In fact, per-capita fluid milk consumption stood at 247 pounds, a whopping 101 pounds more than the tally in 2018, according to data from the USDA Economic Research Service.
Because Silk must share its manufacturing operations with Danone North America’s other brands, including dairy brands, the brand put into place strict allergen-control practices
Because much of what Danone North America produces under its other brands falls into dairy territory, the company's plants must be very careful in managing the dairy/nondairy product mix.
In today's refrigerated grocery store aisles, customers can find a plethora of cultured dairy options, including yogurt/skyr, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese and kefir.
Dairy products with extra benefits are poised to grow globally
April 10, 2020
$14.5 billion. That's the value by which the global probiotic drinks market is forecast to grow between 2020 and 2024, progressing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The market is being driven by the health benefits of probiotic drinks, as well as the prominence of probiotic drinks in weight management.
The seven new ice cream flavors are designed for followers of the ketogenic diet.
February 11, 2020
Halo Top, a brand of Le Mars, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises Inc., said it introduced the Keto Series — seven flavors of ice cream designed for people following the ketogenic (keto) diet.
Häagen-Dazs, a brand of Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestlé, added two new flavors to its Spirits collection, which features combinations of fine spirit flavors and Häagen-Dazs ice creams.
The Cheesecake Factory, Calabasas Hills, Calif., expanded its The Cheesecake Factory At Home line by introducing a collection of premium cheesecake ice creams that feature a signature cream cheese blend and sour cream.
Recovery Water was designed for post-workout recovery.
February 14, 2020
Ascent Protein, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leprino Foods, Denver, said it launched Recovery Water, a water-based beverage that pairs high-quality protein with electrolytes to help athletes optimally recover post-workout.
Sales of lactose-free milk grew twice as fast as sales of plant-based beverages in 2019.
March 9, 2020
In 2019, lactose-free milk sales grew twice as fast as sales of plant-based beverages, with lactose-free poised to surpass almond-beverage sales this year, according to the Arlington, Va.-based National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), citing data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.
Président, a brand of the Lactalis Group, Laval, France, said it released three new cheese and snacking products: creamy brie with truffles, French Pairing Plates in sweet and savory flavors, and Snacking Cups in Pub Cheese and Rondelé varieties.
For years, cottage cheese sat quietly on the shelf in the dairy case while other dairy products such as yogurt took over entire coolers with numerous brands, dozens of flavors and an assortment of packaging options.
The dairy company also will introduce the nation’s first fully renewable plant-based milk carton.
March 10, 2020
Clover Sonoma, a third-generation family-owned and operated dairy based in Petaluma, Calif., announced its B Corporation recertification and the first fully renewable plant-based milk carton in the United States as part of its continued focus on sustainability.
Ethically produced can mean different things for different food categories. For chocolate, it might be fair trade; for eggs, cage-free. But what does it mean for dairy?
The program will be part of International Cheese Festival in Oviedo.
March 4, 2020
The Guild of Fine Food, Gillingham, England, said the World Cheese Awards (WCA) will be held in the Spanish Principality of Asturias this year, taking place in Oviedo on Nov. 4.
Sucrose (i.e., sugar) remains the "gold standard" among all sweeteners. However, when considering novel applications, including approaches to cost reduction, reducing "total sugars" or reducing calories, alternatives to sucrose may be more appropriate.
On Jan. 1, 2020, the first stage of FDA's mandated Nutrition Facts label change went into effect. Companies with $10 million in annual sales or more are now required to list added sugars on their products' labels, and other brands will be required to follow suit by 2021.
Flexible packaging is living up to its name. As convenience and sustainability become increasingly important to consumers, packaging suppliers are responding with more malleable designs.