New from Jia Ru Food in Taiwan is Yoplait Blueberry Yogurt, which touts the anthocyanins it contains. Anthocyanins are a plant pigment responsible for the red, purple and blue colors of many fruits, vegetables, cereal grains and flowers.

Cold Stone Creamery, Scottsdale, Ariz., is well known for offering innovative ice cream combinations of the highest quality served with enthusiasm. So this year, when it came to celebrating National Ice Cream Month with panache, the company decided to shake things up in a big way.

The Farmer's Cow™ is an innovative, premium milk brand produced and marketed by Connecticut family-owned dairy farms. The Farmer's Cow was formed in response to consumers' interest in purchasing fresh, naturally produced, local products.

Sales of Iced Tea/ Coffee Stay Hot

The beverage milk business has come a long way, but sales data tell us there is a lot more to do.

In Japan, Snow Brand Milk Products has introduced a microwaveable cheese fondue. Sold under the Heidi A Girl of the Alps brand, each cup contains three-to-four-servings of cheese fondue.

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When a sweet tooth calls, even the most health-conscious consumers now have some great options thanks to Blue Bunny® Swirl Sensations™ premium yogurt.

The new Diamond Curve Pure-Pak® carton from Elopak makes the traditional gable-top carton even more appealing and consumer-friendly. It offers the visual impact of the Pure-Pak® Curve plus a unique top with a larger cap that makes drinking and pouring easier.

Two of the best performing categories of recent years seem to have taken two different paths in recent months, at least in terms of food store sales.