In the August issue of Dairy Foods, check out which companies made the Dairy Top 100 list. Who will take the top spot this year? Congratulations to Byrne Dairy, our Plant of the Year, and a processor that is truly “ahead of the curve.” We also highlight immunity ingredients to see what consumers are asking for and what will be trending in the future. Also, check out our Dairy Detective on the growth of the Hispanic cheese market.
Unlike previous years, this year’s Dairy 100 rankings reflects changes in the market — with some new companies joining the list and others experiencing major growth or declines.
Unlike previous years, this year’s Dairy 100 rankings reflects changes in the market — with some new companies joining the list and others experiencing major growth or declines.
Byrne Inc., our 2022 Dairy Plant of the Year, continues to plan for tomorrow, while continuing tremendous success today. Founded in 1933, the dairy, under the direction of CEO Carl Byrne, expanded it opportunities in aseptic. In fact, the upstate New York facility increased its product offerings from one SKU to 20.
Whey Protein Phospholipid Concentrate (WPPC), a low-value coproduct, is currently being examined as a source of nutritional and functional ingredients.
Society is changing. As the baby boomer generation ages, and slowly leaves this world, a new force of consumers is emerging and challenging the way the dairy industry does business.
Retail sales of plant-based milk alternatives have reached $3.1 billion dollars in the United States and $20.9 billion worldwide. Yet, there’s no disputing the power of nutrients found in real dairy milk. In fact, real dairy milk contains nine essential nutrients, including 8 grams of protein; while almond milk, the most popular milk alternative, contains only 1 gram.
Gut health and protein ingredients have a long future runway. “The spike in usage of vitamins and zinc parallels the rise in consumption of immunity supplements and indicates growth potential for immune health innovation,” according to Unlocking Insights Into the Supplement Consumer: 2022 Trends and Opportunities, a whitepaper produced by Marketplace.
Packaging is becoming an increasingly potent dairy merchandising vehicle. Enhancements to labeling, shrink wrap, and printing equipment are resulting in the development of visually appealing containers with recyclable films and sleeves that are tamper-evident and that help extend a product’s shelf life.