The concern about shelf life is a reality for every food product. Most companies would like to add some time to the current shelf life while maintaining channel flexibility and acceptable sensory properties.

Los Angeles-based Real Good Foods Co. said it launched its first dessert item: Real Good Foods ice cream.

Denver-based Teakoe Tea Supply Co. said it added Teakoe Fizzy black tea to its line of sustainably sourced, whole-leaf, fresh-brewed ready-to-drink Teakoe teas.

Yogi-Dog, Mechanicsburg, Pa., said it introduced the first human-grade yogurt made specifically with dogs in mind.

For decades, the story surrounding the cheese segment has been one of very strong growth, both at retail and foodservice. The category's versatility and abundance of varieties have worked in its favor, even as other dairy categories have weathered ups and downs.

Talenti Gelato & Sorbetto, part of Englewood Cliffs, N.J.-based Unilever USA, said it released four new Talenti Gelato Layers flavors.

Understanding and managing the shelf life of ice cream and related products is difficult enough. Maximizing (i.e., extending) the shelf life is the study of a lifetime.

Blue Bell, Brenham, Texas, said its newest ice cream flavor — Confetti Cake — is now available in stores.

It's hard to believe that Greek yogurt has been in dairy aisles in the United States for over 20 years. However, it wasn't until 2009 that it began exploding off the shelves.

You might say it's a good news/bad news story within the U.S. retail cultured dairy products space. The good news? Some cultured dairy products categories posted strong recent growth.