Juice beverages are a multibillion dollar industry, and according to a recent trend report from Fona International, millennials in particular are throwing back more juices as meals and snacks, and for health and hydration.
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.
Sales for refrigerated juices and teas, and RTD teas and coffee show real promise. Plus, we highlight some new juice, tea and coffee products.
May 11, 2016
With many dairies also bottling teas, juices, lemonades and coffee-based drinks, it’s important for dairy processors to keep an eye on what’s new and trending in these nondairy beverage categories.
While yogurt sales increased a bit; those of other cultured dairy products, like yogurt drinks, kefir and cottage cheese, are seeing greater sales growth.
Consumers’ preference for natural over processed shows in cheese sales. While natural cheese sales remained positive, processed cheese continues to see declines. Consumers are opting for natural slices, sticks and shredded cheese.
The ice cream category’s unit sales are practically in a standstill, while various segments like frozen yogurt and frozen dairy desserts are struggling.
93 percent of online grocery orders actually include dairy products, and online sales for the dairy category have increased year-over-year by 14.3 percent.
January 4, 2016
Dairy suppliers might wonder if it is worth it to advertise and sell dairy products through online channels? Do consumers actually buy perishable items online? Will online grocery dramatically impact dairy suppliers? In short, the answer is yes.
Cream for butter is more available as processors complete orders for ice cream, egg nog and other products.
December 19, 2015
Some cheesemakers have committed to secure extra milk intakes next week. That will keep many cheese plants in heavy production, according to the USDA. Sales of organic fluid milk are off.