Overall, dairy milk sales had a positive 52-week period ending Dec. 1, according to Chicago-based market research firm Circana. The dairy milk category saw dollar sales rise by 2% year over year (YoY) to $17.1 billion, and eked out a 0.2% unit sales rise to 4.8 billion.
Dairy products are in 90% of U.S. households and the health and wellness space could be big for the dairy industry, as high-protein, low-sugar products are in demand, stated Eileen Thanner, chief operational officer for fairlife LLC.
The dairy industry always takes on its fair share of competition. Whether it is plant-based products, marketing campaigns claiming dairy is “unhealthy,” H5N1 bird flu, labor challenges, and more, dairy is really holding up well.
During the opening night session, titled "Understanding Washington's New Agenda," McCarthy, a California Republican, revealed he had spoken to Trump during the prior day and often speaks to the president.
Jeff Falash, research and development manager for Neenah, Wis.-based NERCON, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 49 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss packaging trends.
The threat of contamination looms over dairy processing. That's why maintaining proper temperature and regular sanitation of dairy equipment is crucial.
With increasing scrutiny focused on food safety, regulatory standards and to avoid food recalls, as well as wavering consumer trust in food products, dairy processors should examine their established food safety practices and systems to ensure they’re up to par.