We spoke with six artisan ice cream companies about where they find inspiration, how they grew their businesses and why local, pure ingredients matter most in the artisan world.

Maple Hill Creamery, Stuyvesant, N.Y., launched an organic, 100% grass-fed whole-milk kefir line.

Dollar and unit sales are on the rise for both the sports and energy drink categories.

Chobani said that 800 McDonald’s restaurants in Southern California will serve parfaits and smoothies made with Greek yogurt.

Dairy processors can learn a thing or two from Califia Farms about product development, messaging, packaging and disrupting the beverage category.

Joan of Arc released a shredded goat’s milk Cheddar cheese last summer.