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Lipari Foods names Tim Walls president and chief operating officer

He will report directly to CEO Thom Lipari.

November 18, 2019

Lipari Foods, a producer of dairy products and other foods, said Tim Walls was named the company’s president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Ingredients with benefits

Functional ingredients and superfoods are here to stay, and present an opportunity for dairy.

Shannon Cushen

October 17, 2019

Among the buzzwords we’ve seen pop up the most in 2019 are “superfoods” and “functional ingredients.”

Frill launches vegan frozen dessert

October 16, 2019

Frill, Pasadena, Calif., a brand of Zendegii Frill Ltd., said it created the first whole fruit- and vegetable-based dairy-free frozen dessert.

Rich Products announces CEO succession

Richard Ferranti will take on CEO role as long-time CEO Bill Gisel transitions to a new role.

October 2, 2019

Rich Products, Buffalo, N.Y., announced an executive leadership transition that activates the company’s decade-long succession plan.

O’My Dairy Free Gelato adds Strawberry flavor

The company also expanded its distribution.

September 17, 2019

O’My Dairy Free Gelato, Richmond, Va., said it expanded its distribution across the United States and introduced a new dairy-free frozen dessert flavor: Strawberry.

Wells Enterprises to acquire Halo Top brand

The sale is expected to close in September.

September 11, 2019

Wells Enterprises Inc., Le Mars, Iowa, said it signed a purchase agreement with Los Angeles-based Eden Creamery LLC to acquire the Halo Top brand.

Retail sales of frozen desserts lose steam

Frozen desserts may be on the decline, but refrigerated desserts are trending positive

Anna Boisseau

September 6, 2019

As U.S. consumers gravitate toward better-for-you choices, indulgent categories such as frozen desserts are losing some steam. According to data from IRI, a Chicago-based research firm, in the 52-week period ending June 16, 2019, dollar sales in the frozen desserts/toppings category fell 2.8% to $663.2 million.

Refrigerated and frozen desserts are cold comforts

Kathie Canning

September 4, 2019

Small indulgences, over-the-top decadence and dairy alternatives will help satisfy the diverse needs of today's refrigerated and frozen dessert consumers