State of the Industry 2021
A road trip to remember
The past year has been quite the journey for the dairy segment — with retail sales adjusting following 2020’s pandemic-spurred growth wave, and foodservice sales starting to pick up.
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Dairy exports are on the road to riches
While it looks like Chinese demand will pump the breaks in 2022, imports from other counties are expected to take the on-ramp.
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Ingredients share greetings from Innovation Highway
It is life in the fast lane for dairy ingredient developers, as the suppliers rush to meet the breakneck shopper demand for wellness-oriented products.
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A divided highway for ice cream and frozen novelties
Sales of ice cream and frozen novelties traveled in two different directions in 2021.
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Butter encounters a bump on the road
Once driving a carefree highway, butter is stuck in a traffic jam in 2021.
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Cheese sends greetings from the sunny side of the street
The natural cheese category hit the accelerator and saw retail dollar sales climb.
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Nondairy beverages have divided success
RTD coffee categories continue to speed down the freeway, but juice and tea have to avoid some areas of congestion.
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Milk is on a long and winding road
Milk is yet again pumping the brakes after a pandemic-related boost; however, flavored milk is still taking the expressway.
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Cultured dairy is at a fork in road
Despite attempts to avoid potholes, most cultured dairy categories find themselves in another year of dead ends.