And developing a style of its own, Puerto Rico-based Orgánica Yogurt hand-packs its premium yogurt parfaits made with 100% natural fruit and no preservatives. The highly perishable product is sold at coffee shops, bakeries and Starbucks across the island.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s “Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2012” reveals that per capita yogurt consumption has increased more than 400% during the past 30 years. Further, data indicate that yogurt is the fastest-growing segment in the dairy category, with sales figures suggesting that growth is driven largely by the explosion of specialty yogurts, which include regional recipes, flavors for children and functional formulations.
Despite high energy costs, uncertain ingredient prices and a weak economy, processors continue to develop new ice cream and novelty products and flavors.
Talenti, McDonald's and Dairy Enterprises release limited-edition eggnog, peppermint and chocolate gelato, ice cream and beverages.
November 8, 2011
As surely as leaves change colors in autumn, dairy flavors change for the upcoming holidays. Limited-edition eggnog, peppermint and chocolate dairy products are now on retailers' shelves and restaurateurs' menus.
The cover of the Red Plum insert from Valassis is headlined "Holiday moments to share, made by you." It pictures products from the J.M. Smucker Co., including a package of Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk.
Chocolate milk is one consumer favorite in the midst of an identity crisis. Long a staple of most children’s school lunch, chocolate milk has been banned.
The Cincinnati processor bought plenty of modern equipment for its new plant, but the company relies on veteran employees to mix and pack the ice cream by hand.
