Between cutbacks from China and an embargo by Russia, their imports dropped 16.3 billion pounds. Meanwhile, global milk supplies expanded. The big question is: How will U.S. processors re-balance their stocks of dairy powders?
Butter churners wait in line for cream behind manufacturers of fluid products. With dairies making full-fat varieties of milk, yogurt, cheese and ice cream, there is less cream available for butter.
Falling production, retail prices and sales aren’t helping creameries. Manufacturers look to flavors and healthier formulations to revive the category.
Cheesemakers grab hold of the snacking trend, creating hybrid products that appeal to consumers. Others focus on bold flavors, portion control and convenient packaging.
While yogurt shows off its diversity with innovative new products and ingredient uses, other cultured dairy, like cottage cheese and cream cheese put up a new fight.
Milk processors are finding success with limited-time flavors like mint chocolate chip and birthday cake. A national campaign focusing on protein hopes to keep milk front-and-center on the breakfast table.
Ob-la-di, ob-la-dairy! We dusted off the jukebox to play the songs that best represent dairy foods and beverages. Our annual State of the Industry report examines the prospects for the fluid, cultured, cheese, ice cream and butter categories, as well as trends in nondairy beverages, exports and ingredients.
