After seeing declines year after year, the milk category (at least at retail) now seems to be pulling rabbits out of a hat. Dollar sales in the overall category rose 7.8% to $16,330.1 million during the 52 weeks ending Sept. 6, 2020, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

With so many pandemic related variables, it's been a balancing act for U.S. dairy exports. At this point, anything is possible.

Seattle-based Darigold Inc. announced an expansion of its organic pool of Northwest farms and an expansion of its broad-based organic capabilities and product offerings.

Formulating successful dairy products can feel like a trapeze act even in the best of times. And 2020 was hardly the best of times.

Nondairy beverages mainly painted on smiles this year. Ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee was the master of ceremonies at retail, shining in both the shelf-stable cappuccino/iced coffee and refrigerated coffee segments.

Americans' love affair with cheese is defying gravity. According to Chicago-based market research firm IRI, over the 52 weeks ending Sept. 6, 2020, natural cheese retail sales were swinging high through the air.

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, Boulder, Colo., said it unveiled new frozen Greek yogurt sandwiches.

Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts, Aiea, Hawaii, said it will begin shipping its mochi ice cream in new individually wrapped packaging to grocery stores and natural retailers across the country this fall.

Retail ice cream sales might not have being eating fire this year, but they certainly have been on fire. Over the 52 weeks ending Sept. 6, 2020, dollar sales in the ice cream subcategory of the larger ice cream/sherbet category were up 13.4% (to $6,841.8 million).

Bel Brands USA, Chicago, said it introduced Boursin dairy-free cheese spread alternative in the fan-favorite Garlic & Herbs flavor.