A growing array of packaging technologies and materials is helping to make dairy products more appealing, but leveraging the ideal options can be challenging.
The dairy packaging sector is becoming an increasingly active center of innovation. Growing shopper interest in sustainability, along with changing eating habits, is resulting in the steady development of more eco-friendly designs and packaging in a wider array of shapes and sizes.
When we last covered sales within the retail ice cream/sherbet category (in our January 2021 issue), the segment was enjoying double-digit growth in both dollars and units. Eight months later — with stay-at-home dictates over and many consumers no longer indulging in as many comfort foods — retail ice cream/sherbet sales are not soaring quite as high.
Trugman-Nash’s 7-ounce offering joins Old Croc’s other specialty aged cheddars.
July 20, 2021
Chatham, N.J.-based Trugman-Nash LLC says it is bringing even more “bite” to its popular line of cheddars with the introduction of Grand Reserve Old Croc Australian vintage cheddar in a new, convenient 7-ounce retail package.
The company also is launching National Ice Cream Month promotions.
July 9, 2021
Modesto, Calif.-based Crystal Creamery says the newest addition to its ice cream lineup, Birthday Cake, boasts a cake batter ice cream base with cake pieces and rainbow sprinkles throughout — a tribute to the company’s 120th year in business.
Dairy processors can appeal to the large base of eco-conscious consumers by emphasizing sustainability throughout their supply chains, but compliance can be complex.
Taking steps to manage sustainability along the supply chain makes good business sense for dairy processors. Indeed, 2018 research by The Nielsen Co. LLC, New York, reveals that 81% of global consumers and 69% of those in the United States say that it’s very important or extremely important that companies implement programs to help the environment.