New equipment from Evergreen Packaging Equipment, Multi-Conveyor, and Teledyne TapTone.

Chobani, Norwich, N.Y., said it is launching Chobani Coffee — a ready-to-drink (RTD) line of coffees crafted with single-origin cold brew and featuring Chobani’s “oatmilks” and dairy creamers.

Boursin, a brand of Chicago-based Bel Brands USA, unveiled a dairy-free cheese spread alternative in the fan-favorite Garlic & Herbs flavor.

Babybel, a brand of Chicago-based Bel Brands USA Inc., said it will introduce a range of functional dairy snacks this February in two varieties: Babybel Plus+ Probiotic and Babybel Plus+ Vitamins.

Maola Local Dairies, the signature brand from Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association Inc. (MDVA), covers dairy products touted as being "fresh from farm to fridge" and "100% local."

New York-based M.A.D. Foods says it unveiled everyday finishing butters. The four dairy butters, with a minimum 82% butterfat, come in Black Truffle, Fire-Roasted Jalapeño, Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Herb flavors.

According to "Dairy Nutritional and Nutraceutical Ingredients Market Analysis," a July 2020 publication from Coherent Market Insights, Seattle, the global dairy nutritional and nutraceutical ingredients market was valued at approximately $30.9 billion in 2019.

According to Danone North America, based in White Plains, N.Y., and Broomfield, Colo., people are always looking for ways to incorporate more high-quality protein into their diets.

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association Inc. (MDVA) lays claim to much more than a long name. The Reston, Va.-based dairy cooperative also boasts an impressively long history, celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2020.

While operators have a wide range of technology options for detecting foreign objects and guarding against potential pathogens during processing and packaging, implementing and maintaining the optimal equipment can be challenging.