Several fruity flavors of ice cream—either newly introduced or yet to be released—captured the attention of judges at the International Dairy Foods Association‘s (IDFA) annual Innovative Ice Cream Flavor Competition in Fort Myers, Florida, with the favorites earning first-place finishes in all three categories. Signature Reserve Brazilian Guava Cheesecake ice cream, Spicy Mango Raspberry Fiesta […]
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Fairlife Unveils New Core Power Packaging With Relaunch Of Coffee Flavor
Core Power protein shakes, Fairlife’s sports nutrition drink, is re-releasing a coffee flavor that previously was available years ago. Its predecessor was a part of the “light” series with 20g of protein per serving; the new product has 26g per serving. The entire Core Power collection will have a refreshed look when it hits stores […]
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Breyers Delights Ice Cream Now Available In Single-Serve Cups
Breyers is introducing new Breyers Delights Minis, 4-oz. cups of Breyers Delights ice cream with 70-80 calories and five grams of protein per cup. The Minis, made with fresh cream, naturally sourced flavors, and all-American dairy, are rolling out in two flavors: Vanilla Cupcake: Low-fat vanilla ice cream made with cupcake batter and sprinkles; 80 calories […]
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Blue Bell Rolls Out New Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Flavor
Blue Bell is combining two consumer favorites in its latest ice cream flavor, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ice Cream. It combines chocolate ice cream with peanut butter cookie dough pieces and milk chocolate chunks. The new flavor is arriving in stores this week. “We have made flavors with chocolate and peanut butter before, but […]
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RifRaf Ricotta Snack Cups Launching In Select Whole Foods Stores
RifRaf Ricotta Cups—a first-of-its-kind ricotta cheese snack, according to startup company RifRaf—are coming to the dairy aisle at select Whole Foods Market stores. Combining spoonable, lightly cultured whole milk ricotta and a sidecar of flavored jams and honeys, RifRaf hopes to “upset an otherwise uniform yogurt category.” The Ricotta Cups will launch in five inaugural flavors: […]
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National Milk Producers Federation Lauds Spending Bill For Dairy Pride Act Language
The congressional spending bill signed by the President on March 23 directs the FDA to take action against imitation dairy foods, “representing a victory for farmers and consumers alike,” said the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) in a response to the bill. The omnibus spending bill to fund the government for the remainder of Fiscal […]
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Frozen Yogurt Robots Heading To Grocery Stores Nationwide This Spring
A horde of frozen yogurt robots will begin arriving at select grocery retailers in 17 U.S. states this spring. The robots, from Reis & Irvy’s, a subsidiary franchise concept of Generation Next Franchise Brands Inc., are intended to provide a “fun and delicious experience” to shoppers, while generating additional revenue for grocery stores. Launched in early […]
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Harmons Specialty Cheese Buyer Honored By International Organization
Mariah Christensen, a specialty cheese buyer for Harmons Neighborhood Grocer, was nominated and inducted into the Garde et Jure by the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers, making her the second person in Utah to receive this honor. The Guilde is comprised of 6,000 members representing 35 countries and is dedicated to educating and maintaining knowledge and respect for the […]
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Dairy Groups Support Proposal Allowing More Milk Options In Schools
Putting low-fat flavored milk back into schools will bolster the nutrition intake of America’s children, say national dairy organizations in comments submitted to the USDA. In joint comments, both the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) praised a proposed USDA rule for the positive effect it will have on the […]
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A2 Milk Among Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Food Companies
Business magazine Fast Company has named The a2 Milk Co. as one of its “Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Food” for 2018, one of 36 categories that recognizes pioneering companies across industries. The categories range from artificial intelligence to wellness and honor “leading enterprises as well as rising newcomers that exemplify the best in business and […]
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Yogurt Sales Approach $9B At Retail, Growth Expected Through 2022
In its new report, “The Yogurt Market and Yogurt Innovation, 3rd Edition,” market research firm Packaged Facts estimates retail dollar sales in the U.S. yogurt industry were just shy of $9 billion in 2017. Sales increased at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2 percent between 2012 and 2017. In recent years, U.S. consumers have embraced […]
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Two Whole Foods Market Veterans Join High Road Ice Cream
High Road Ice Cream, a maker of “premium” ice cream, has made new hires after growing by 70 percent in 2017. Stephen Corradini, formerly VP of Whole Foods Market South Region, has joined the company as chief people and strategy officer, and Arthur Reynolds, formerly an associate coordinator of grocery at Whole Foods, has joined […]
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Aurora Organic Dairy Names New CEO, Peperzak Stays On As Executive Chairman
Scott McGinty has been named CEO of Aurora Organic Dairy as the company’s founder, Marc Peperzak, assumes a new role as executive chairman. McGinty brings 20 years of direct category experience and varied perspectives to the role as CEO, the company says. After joining Aurora at its inception to establish product distribution, he was asked […]
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‘Milk Snack’ Bars Voted Dairy Foods’ 2017 Best New Dairy Product
The votes have been tallied, and it is official. Prairie Farms Milk Snack bars are 2017’s Best New Dairy Product. Dairy Foods announced the results of its Best New Dairy Product poll last week, with Prairie Farms Milk Snack bars topping the list. Rebecca Leinenbach, VP of marketing and communications for Prairie Farms, said the […]
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Chobani Expanding Twin Falls Plant With ‘Innovation & Community Center’
Chobani LLC is expanding its yogurt plant in Twin Falls, Idaho, by breaking ground on a 70,000-s.f. facility that will serve employees and guests and house the company’s global research and development team. “I’m grateful for the specialness we share with the people of the Magic Valley,” said Hamdi Ulukaya, Chobani founder and CEO. “Twin […]
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Publix Adding 40,000 S.F. To Its Atlanta Dairy Plant
Southeast regional grocer Publix Super Markets plans to expand its Atlanta, Georgia, dairy plant located in Gwinnett County, part of Metro Atlanta, by 40,000 s.f., bringing the total square footage of the facility to approximately 240,000. Located at 445 Hurricane Trail in Dacula, the plant expansion will bring a projected 44 new jobs, along with […]
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Southeastern Grocers Takes Home Five 2017 World Dairy Expo Awards
Southeastern Grocers LLC (SEG), parent company of Bi-Lo, Fresco y Más, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, received high honors for three ice cream flavors and two cheese varieties for its SE Grocers private label product line from the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association during the 2017 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest. Competing against dairy […]
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IDDBA Elects 2017-18 Officers, Board Of Directors
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) recently elected its 2017-18 officers and board of directors at its annual business meeting in Rosemont, Illinois. Erik Waterkotte, senior director of sales for Columbus Craft Meats, assumes the role of chairman of the board. He has served on the board of directors since 2010 and has been […]
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Darigold Brings Delivery Fleet In-House
Darigold Inc. is bringing its fleet in-house for direct store delivery of finished goods as part of what the company says is an investment in its future. This strategic change will facilitate better service to customers and an increased focus on connecting local farm families with local consumers of fresh dairy products, according to Darigold. […]
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Big Y Expands Local Dairy Partnerships
Big Y Foods of Springfield, Massachusetts, has expanded its number of local dairy partnerships to 10 companies, adding Kimberly Farm in New Milford and Wildowsky Dairy in Lisbon, Connecticut, to the lineup. Big Y partners with each farmer individually, and both sides mutually agree on how many nearby stores each dairy can supply with its fresh products. […]