Specialty packaging market expected to grow significantly for the remainder of the decade.

This holiday season, Pepsi is giving milk and cookies — a favorite tradition to leave out for Santa — a surprising and naughty new twist with the introduction of Pilk and Cookies. The must-have drink combines the crispness of Pepsi with the subtly sweet and creamy taste of milk, traditionally topped with creamer, the Purchase, N.Y.-company says.

As part of this project, Kerry is also sharing expertise on dairy farming and processing with Burundian farmers, supporting them to improve their milk quality and quantity, and thus improve food security.

Some dairy categories are still stationed at mission control waiting for the perfect weather conditions. However, a majority of segments are ready for takeoff, especially as dairy consumption reaches an all-time high, according to FDA data.

Sustainability, quality, and safety of dairy-fermented products are among the topics discussed.

Despite a 3.3% decrease of unit sales, the milk category demonstrated strong strength, notching an increase of more than 7% to $15.32 billion for the 52 weeks ending Sept. 4, IRI data reports. Milk is king of the dairy category leader, followed by Cheese and Yogurt. 

The future looks bright however.

The decision to switch providers followed a decision from Minnesota Milk’s board of directors to focus the organization’s efforts more on state policy. Midwest Dairy will still be a valuable partner for the groups’ farmers in Minnesota.

Blake Waltrip talks about the many health benefits the product provides.

This set of recommendations emerged from the ongoing work of WCMA’s federal order reform committee, initiated in early 2021 to consider the future of the nation’s government-legislated milk pricing and pooling system.