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Ready-to-drink coffee and tea sales percolate

Industry segment had a strong year in most every subcategory.
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Brian Berk
September 28, 2022

Refrigerated ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee and tea were red hot, with percolating sales of nearly $949 million and $1.44 billion, respectively, in multi-outlets for the 52 weeks ending July 10, IRI data states. Percentage-wise, coffee saw a 27% sales increase, while tea added year-over-year sales of 11%.


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Milk alternatives see mixed sales results

Oat milk, kefir and RTD coconut milk have strong years ending June 12, 2022
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Brian Berk
August 30, 2022

Oat milk, kefir and RTD coconut milk have strong years ending June 12, 2022. In fact, IRI data suggests refrigerated oat milk saw strong growth with sales of $454.3 million, increasing nearly 53% year over year. Find out what brands thrived. 


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Dairy ingredients spell success

Dairy ingredients spell success

The global dairy nutritional and nutraceutical ingredients market is poised for growth.
January 7, 2021
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.
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Dairy’s health benefits spell opportunity

Report highlights what’s next for dairy

A new report explores threats and opportunities.
May 19, 2020
In its March 2020 "Top Trends in Dairy 2020" report, London-based GlobalData outlines the key consumer and innovation trends currently impacting the global dairy market.
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probiotic drinks

Value-added dairy products are poised for growth

Dairy products with extra benefits are poised to grow globally
April 10, 2020
$14.5 billion. That's the value by which the global probiotic drinks market is forecast to grow between 2020 and 2024, progressing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The market is being driven by the health benefits of probiotic drinks, as well as the prominence of probiotic drinks in weight management.
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Food-related time usage

Consumer behavior related to food-related time usage continues to evolve
January 27, 2020
It's critical for food and beverage processors, including dairy processors, to stay abreast of evolving consumer eating habits so they can match product development with actual consumer wants and needs.
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American recyclers hope for the best

Americans continue to recycle dairy and other packaging, despite having little confidence that the packaging actually gets recycled
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Kathie Canning
October 25, 2019
Many dairy products retail in cartons, cups and other formats designed to be recyclable. But even though Americans indicate they are still recycling these and other containers, they have little confidence that their recyclables actually get recycled
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Cheese consumption is growing among Americans

Cheese consumption is growing among Americans

They might be drinking less milk, but U.S. consumers have a love affair with cheese.
April 23, 2019
It's no secret that milk consumption in the United States has been on the decline for decades. In fact, per capita milk consumption decreased by a whopping 98 pounds between 1975 and 2017, according to USDA data.
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Quenching more than thirst

December 10, 2018
Some of today's fastest-growing dairy and nondairy beverage categories speak to consumers' desire for health and other functional benefits.
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Get to know Generation Z

The diverse and tech-savvy generation is set to transform food and beverage formulation in the years to come.
October 23, 2018
Generation Z, comprising consumers aged 11 to 22 in 2018, has the potential to reset expectations for health and wellness, increase the reach of international cuisine and heighten creativity in the kitchen, according to global market research firm Mintel.
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