Mike Richmond First there was scissors, then the press-to-close zipper, and now the “slider” zipper is commonplace for shredded cheese. There are press-to-close zippers on some chunk cheeses, but most
While
milk-based product sales are registering some respectable increases in the
United States, American manufacturers are finding huge opportunities in markets
around the world.
The story of Rachel’s yogurt began in the 1940’s on a small farm in Wales. Today, Rachel’s is a thriving U.K. brand built on decades of excellence in dairy
The
latest numbers from Information Resources Inc. and USDA offer more good news
about milk sales. During the most recent 12-week period, unit milk sales were
up about .8% while dollar sales grew about 1.5%.
The famous Hispanic Goya brand makes its way into the freezer as a result of a co-branding deal between Unilever Ice Cream, Green Bay, Wis., and Goya Foods Inc.,
During the last few years, some broad sales trends across all the dairy segments have held steady. Yogurt is consistently strong. Natural cheese is growing when supply and price pressures aren’t a factor. Milk has been trying to make a comeback and more recently looks like it has succeeded.
“Fondue is back,” says Debbie Seife, director of marketing at Moonachie, N.J.-based Swissrose International. “It’s a fun, social food that everyone enjoys. It fits right in with the current trends of American entertaining.”
Natural cheese sales are growing again, and natural slices appears to be leading the pack.
The last time we focused specifically on cheese, July 2006, quarterly retail sales of natural cheese were losing steam, based on numbers from Information Resources Inc.
Ser Manzanas Deliciosas Apple Juice and Milk Drink, a homogenized and ultra-pasteurized drink based on apple juice and low-lactose skimmed milk, is new from Mastellone Hnos. in Argentina. It is fortified with calcium and vitamins A, C and D.