Every August, parents return to lunch packing for a new school year and the US dairy industry gets involved in the process with a few timely snack launches.
The podcast this week features two interviews. The first is with Thomas Bailey, executive director of dairy research at Rabobank North America, talking about Rabobank’s latest report, ‘Making Milk Cool Again.’
US light ice cream brand Enlightened is expanding its range of better-for-you frozen desserts with a keto-specific collection. The line launches this week with seven pint flavors and four bars.
The curdled, cultured dairy product quark has a huge presence in Europe and Asia, but little to no competition in the US. For five years, Wünder Creamery has been trying to change that.
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream this month launches its national franchise program to expand the brand beyond south Florida. It was one of the first nitrogen ice cream concept stores in the US when it opened in 2012.
As July comes to a close, so too does another national ice cream month in the US. Brands celebrated with free samples and new flavor launches across the category.
The first organic, ultra-filtered milk in the US hits shelves today from Organic Valley. The high-protein and low-sugar Ultra line will roll out first in nationwide Whole Foods.
July is prime time for ice cream and summer weather, culminating with National Ice Cream Day in the US on July 21. Brands use the celebration as an excuse for launches and ad campaigns, including new flavors and novelties.
At the Summer Fancy Food show in New York City last week, plant-based powder brand Better Than Milk previewed its new line of shelf-stable, RTD beverages in five varieties, rolling out nationwide this fall.
The summer iteration of the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) Fancy Food Show took place in New York City this week. Specialty food and beverage sales make up 16.1% of the total industry, with plant-based products growing the fastest in all categories....
Last week, an undercover video surfaced showing severe calf abuse at Fair Oaks Farms. The Indiana-based farm supplies milk to ultrafiltered milk brand fairlife, which is a Coca-Cola Company partner. Several retailers have pulled the products from shelves...
The meteoric rise in popularity of Greek yogurt over the last decade has shown that consumers respond well to high-protein dairy snacks. Cottage cheese falls into that category and has been making a mainstream comeback with single serves.
The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) debuted its Power Plant concept at the National Restaurant Association Show last month, designed to offer plant-based dairy and animal alternatives in on-the-go retail.
After announcing that it may drop its flagship dairy brand last August, Kroger sold Turkey Hill to Peak Rock Capital earlier this year. The agreement was completed this week for $215m.
The National Dairy Council (NDC) has been involved with the fight to bring back whole milk for several years, investing in research on its health benefits.
This week’s dairy dialog podcast features two interviews; with Dustin Boughton from Australian company Maxum Foods on three emerging trends in dairy, and with IceRobotics’ Catherine Malcolm on the global launch of the company’s CowAlert for Researchers...
Dustin Boughton, procurement, at Australian and New Zealand dairy company Maxum Foods, has put together three emerging trends he sees in the dairy industry currently.
The Japanese government's Fukushima foods strategy, Sapporo's malt alternatives, organic opportunities and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
Chinese mothers are buying less infant formula via cross-border e-commerce, while the sales of other nutritional products for infants, such as calcium and vitamins, are increasing.
February was a busy month for dairy launches, and in this round-up, we also include an interview with Unilever’s business development manager, Rachel Brooks, on the new range of products being launched, from the Ice Cream and Gelato Expo held in Harrogate,...
Grupo Lala announced this week that it reached a deal with Blue Diamond Growers to distribute Blue Diamond Almond Breeze almond beverages in Mexico. It also released fourth-quarter and full-year financial reports from 2018.
NZMP, the global ingredients brand of Fonterra, has studied insights from some of the world’s largest food and nutrition research providers to create its top five dairy trends for 2019.
Jarlsberg has been available in the US since the 1960s, and the company that produces it, Norseland (a subsidiary of Norwegian cooperative TINE), is attempting to extend what it says is a typical baby boomer audience to capture the interest of a younger...
Freezing temps across the US haven’t discouraged ice cream brands from expanding their portfolios. From boozy flavors to low-cal pops, here are the freshest launches within the US frozen dessert category.
Check out FoodNavigator-USA’s latest gallery of new products hitting US shelves, spanning the latest plant-based launches in the meat and dairy aisle, new pulse based pastas, keto-inspired launches in everything from bone broth and pancake mixes, and...
Ahead of last weekend’s Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, Danone North America and Silk facilitated a 7K ‘fun run’ using a four mile-long red carpet. The dairy alternative’s new ‘Progress is Perfection’ campaign encourages non-dairy swaps and setting ‘wellness...
From an environmentally conscious organic ice cream, to a broccoli and almond flavoured breakfast cereal, and an aloe vera coconut water. FoodNavigator brings you the latest new product development trends in Europe.
The Plain Cream Cheeze-Style Spread from leading non-dairy brand Daiya is expanding beyond refrigerated grocery aisles. Partnerships with US food chains Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah’s New York Bagels and Bruegger’s Bagels will offer bagel fans a vegan...
The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) has announced a new loyalty program that will allow California residents to accrue rewards from buying fluid milk products. ‘Moo Money’ will run through April.
Greek yogurt giant Chobani has jumped on the popular plant-based wave and introduced a line of non-dairy yogurt alternative drink and cup products. It follows last month’s announcement of Chobani’s significant expansion into kids’ yogurt.
Japanese consumers are tapping into the trend for hemp products, while Chinese gainats are seeking to cash in on South East Asia’s dairy boom. Find out more in our Trend Tracker review.
Light protection services and certification company Noluma has released new research that tackles the effects of light exposure on milk and other dairy products. Vitamin A, vitamin D and riboflavin levels in milk all begin to deplete after just two hours.
Diageo’s Bundaberg Rum has partnered with milk and dairy brand Pauls to launch three Christmas products; Pauls Bundaberg Rum Premium Rumball Custard; Pauls Bundaberg Rum Premium Vanilla Rum Custard; and Pauls Bundaberg Rum Flavoured Egg Nog.
Chobani recently announced its new line of kid-focused yogurt products, launching nationwide in the new year. It’s calling Gimmies the brand’s ‘biggest’ and ‘most significant’ launch since Chobani Flip.
Danone North America has launched Two Good, a new line of high protein, low sugar Greek yogurt from its Light & Fit brand. Each cup contains just 2g of sugar thanks to a slow-straining method that removes the sugar from milk.
Danone North America is recalling its Light & Fit Greek Crunch S’mores flavor, and Hiland Dairy is recalling its half-gallon Whole Chocolate Milk, both for an allergy alert.
China’s home-grown brands took the top three spots for the most consumed food and beverage brands amongst Chinese families, research from Kantar Worldpanel has shown.
The dairy industry has room to grow in 2019 and consumers can expect to see launches that reflect popular culinary-inspired trends seen in other food categories. Premium indulgence, sophisticated flavors and a global influence will all find a place in...
From carbonated cold-pressed juice and sesamemilk to ice tea infused with hops, new beverage concepts are hitting the market every week. But which emerging trends have real staying power? FoodNavigator-USA headed to BevNET Live Winter 2018 in Santa Monica...
Greek yogurt still accounts for half the total yogurt category. After explosive growth in the US throughout the last decade, Greek yogurt brands are innovating however they can to keep consumers interested in the high-protein snack, taking cues from wider...
The Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has completed the anticipated update and expansion of its cheese store in Beaver, Utah. The new retail location opened its doors this month.