The top cheeses in the American Cheese Society’s annual competition include a French Alpine-style, a non-traditional blue and an aged Gouda.

It appears that consumers want to have their tea and coffee — and drink it too. The numbers are looking good for makers of refrigerated and ready-to-drink tea and coffee.

What makes a consumer want to buy a cone of ice cream, a cup of gelato or even a scoop of frozen yogurt? Many can argue it’s a desire for something sweet, something to indulge in.

The overall frozen desserts and whip toppings category saw dollar and units sales down, with puddings and cheesecakes particularly struggling.

Ice cream sales see minimal growth, while sherbet and novelty sales trend downward.