Innovative ice cream and cultured dairy products inspired by classic comfort food and international flavors shined this week at the International Dairy Foods Association's (IDFA) annual Innovative Ice Cream Flavor and Innovative Cultured Dairy Product competitions, co-sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers already were showing “deep interest” in their own health and wellbeing (and that of animals and the planet), according to Chicago-based ADM. And that interest-only intensified with the arrival of the pandemic.

Clio Snacks, Piscataway, N.J., unveiled three new additions to its refrigerated handheld bar portfolio: Chocolate Greek yogurt bars, Vanilla less sugar yogurt bars and Vanilla Almond granola & yogurt parfait bars.

Oui by Yoplait, a French-style yogurt brand of Minneapolis-based General Mills, says it released three limited-edition spring flavors inspired by favorite spring and summer beverages.

On March 22, FDA provided a notice of a stay of the effectiveness of certain provisions of a final rule published in the Federal Register of June 11, 2021 (“Petition for an Administrative Stay of Action: Milk and Cream; Definitions and Standards of Identity for Yogurt, Lowfat Yogurt, and Nonfat Yogurt”).

The drinks are packed with billions of live and active probiotics to help support gut health, plus are an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc to support the immune system, the company says.

In honor of International Women's Day, Dannon Light + Fit yogurt joined forces with Dress for Success to release two new specially marked, limited-edition Greek yogurt flavors.

A Gruyere from Switzerland was named the 2022 World Champion Cheese for the second consecutive time and third time overall.

As people look to refresh their homes (and mindsets) for spring, Oui by Yoplait and The Bouqs Co. are partnering to gift 10,000 farm-fresh floral bouquets to help usher in warmer weather and celebrate the beauty in the everyday.

The Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., both issued statements on the Feb. 15 confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf as FDA commissioner.