Juice's long-standing reputation as a healthy drink has come across some problems as American consumers look to reduce their sugar intake.

2019 is a big year for Turkey Hill Dairy's Conestoga, Pa., plant: It's the year it became one of the first major ice cream or ice tea facilities to be run on 100% renewable energy.

Turkey Hill, a high point overlooking the Susquehanna River, is a local landmark in Southeastern Pennsylvania. It is also the name of one of the most successful ice cream, frozen novelty and iced tea companies in the United States

With processed cheese sales continuing to dive and natural cheese staying stagnant, there are few bright spots in the retail cheese category.

Cultured dairy is at a bit of a crossroads. The category, which includes products such as yogurt/skyr, sour cream, cottage cheese, cream cheese and kefir, is searching for its place within the many competing options for breakfasts, snacks, healthful meal replacements and more.

Expect expanded learning opportunities and more tabletop displays at the 2019 Cheese Industry Conference.

Today's ice cream eaters want it all. In a crowded and competitive freezer aisle, some consumers look for brands that distinguish themselves with innovative new flavors. Some want fewer calories and cleaner labels.

Back in 2017, energy drink sales seemed tired. The category experienced only a 2.1% increase in dollar sales and a 1.8% increase in unit sales that year, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI for the 52 weeks ending Dec. 3, 2017.

To compete in a crowded grocery store aisle, dairy processors are choosing rigid containers that help them stand out and connect with consumer preferences. Grocery shoppers frequently view packaging that shows environmental, and health, consciousness as being as important as the product inside.