The maker of GoGo squeeZ applesauce, Materne North America Corp, New York City, introduced GoGo squeeZ YogurtZ, a shelf-stable reclosable yogurt pouch.
As more dairy processors are answering the call for cleaner labels, retailers are adding more shelf space for such foods and beverages. Also, consumers are increasing their purchases of organic products.
The clean label trend (which is dominating the conversation in the food industry) isn’t so much a trend anymore, but a “movement.” This is a common thing I’m hearing when talking to dairy processors and suppliers lately. With consumers making it very clear what it is they want, more food manufacturers are recognizing this movement and are answering the call with new product innovation, more transparency about what they use, changing the ingredients, or in some cases, all of these things.
Ads for conventional dairy products are up 9% this week, ads for organic dairy foods jumped 30%.
May 28, 2016
The advertised price for 8-ounce conventional cheese blocks averaged $2.24, down 8 cents from last week. A package of shredded cheese fell 4 cents to $2.19.
Horizon introduces two new organic milk products to its line, a high-protein chocolate milk beverage in a single-serve bottle and half-gallons of Vitamin D lactose-free milk.
Waterbury, Vt.-based Keurig Green Mountain Inc., launched Green Mountain Coffee Coffeehouse, a new line of beverages featuring café-inspired cappuccinos, lattes and macchiatos.