A company’s environmental sustainability story — or lack thereof — is increasingly influencing consumer purchasing habits. In fact, a recent survey from IBM Institute for Business Value found that 54% of consumers “are willing to pay a premium for brands that are sustainable and/or environmentally responsible.”

White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America says it launched Oikos blended Greek nonfat yogurt with 50% more fruit.

New ingredients from Beneo, Ciranda, EverGrain, and more!

Castello, a brand of Viby, Denmark-based Arla Foods says it is expanding its U.S. foodservice portfolio with new Castello burger blue cheese slices that are conveniently sliced and made to melt to elevate any dish.

One might think that consumers would have put sustainability on the back burner amid the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that appears to be far from the case.

New York-based Icelandic Provisions says it launched “oatmilk” skyr.

When it comes to their sustainability efforts, dairy processors would be wise to count product packaging as a critical element. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, containers and packaging make up a major portion of the United States’ municipal solid waste, amounting to 82.2 million tons in 2018 alone (the latest year for which data are available).

New equipment from Dupont Water Solutions, Festo, Pecan Deluxe Candy Co., and more!

Chobani, Norwich, N.Y., says it took the sugar out of milk to make the groundbreaking Chobani Zero Sugar with only natural ingredients.