Stay abreast of — and cater to — consumer preferences.
March 12, 2018
According to "The Yogurt Market and Yogurt Innovation, 3rd edition," a January report from the Packaged Facts division of Rockville, Md.-based MarketResearch.com, U.S. retail yogurt sales reached almost $9 billion in 2017. Sales of the creamy cultured dairy product increased at a compound annual growth rate of 2% between 2012 and 2017.
Energy beverages had a rough year in 2012. The trouble started that April, when Illinois Senator Richard Durbin petitioned FDA to "take regulatory action and to address the rising health concerns around energy drinks."
The event promises more diversity, depth of programming than ever.
March 8, 2018
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and Center for Dairy Research (CDR) officials formed new partnerships with the U.S. Dairy Export Council, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy and the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board to deliver more diversity and depth of programming than ever before at the 2018 International Cheese Technology Expo (ICTE), set for April 17-19, 2018, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.
The a2 Milk Co. produces A2 milk that's made from select cows that naturally produce milk containing only A2 protein (no A1 protein), the company said.
March 8, 2018
The a2 Milk Co., Sydney, Australia, produces A2 milk that's made from select cows that naturally produce milk containing only A2 protein (no A1 protein), the company said.
When it comes to cheese trends with staying power for 2018, think all natural, artisanal and organic. Those are the top three cheese-related trends, according to Dairy Foods' 2018 Cheese Outlook Study.
Ice cream companies are focused on giving consumers what they want — better-for-you ice cream options, premium quality and clean ingredients. Convenience is also a driving factor.
There is a rising ice cream trend that may indicate where things are going for the ice cream category. With consumers' growing interest in healthier indulgence, ice cream companies are creating pints that showcase fewer calories, less sugar and in some cases, a higher protein content.
Wisconsin produces more cheese than any other state, making more than 3 billion pounds of the savory dairy favorite in 2016 alone, according to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.
Emmi Roth could be described as the Apple Inc. of the cheese-making world. Like Apple, especially in its early days, the Fitchburg, Wis. based company is willing to innovate and take risks in its quest to create unique, high-quality products.