Dairy-based ingredients

Three Happy Cows: The party isn’t over for Greek yogurt; but the category is maturing

20-Jan-2015 By Elaine Watson

Are Americans falling out of love with Greek yogurt? No, says Three Happy Cows director of marketing Brian Twomey. But growth is slowing and space allocation in some stores is shrinking, so brands that want to stay on shelf need to “identify the white...

Consumers want more than just cold and sweet

Arctic Zero unveils fresh new look, poised for ‘significant growth’ in 2015

08-Jan-2015 By Elaine Watson

Guilt-free but indulgent frozen dessert brand Arctic Zero grew sales by more than 25% in 2014 versus 2013 and is “poised for significant growth” in 2015, says the San Diego-based firm, which has just unveiled a new logo and pack design.

Consumers will eat more seeds and less red meat in 2015, dietitians predict

07-Jan-2015 By Elizabeth Crawford

Seeds and nuts will usurp kale and coconut as the top two superfoods in 2015 as consumers look for on-the-go, nutrient dense foods, according to a survey of 500 registered dietitians conducted by the trade magazine Today’s Dietitian and the public relations...

Powerful Yogurt launches 'first' high-protein Greek yogurt drink

06-Jan-2015 By Mark ASTLEY

Powerful Yogurt has officially launched what it claims is the first high-protein drink made with a Greek yogurt base.

Milk and milk drinks 'more effective rehydration options' than Powerade: Study

05-Jan-2015 By Mark ASTLEY

Milk and milk-based beverages can be more effective than traditional sports drinks at replacing fluid lost during exercise, the findings of an Australian study suggest.

Chobani: ‘Yes, we're looking for a new CEO, but to say the board is pushing Hamdi out is ridiculous’

05-Jan-2015 By Elaine Watson

Chobani has confirmed that it has been looking for a new CEO for some time, but says the process was set in motion by its current CEO, founder and chairman Hamdi Ulukaya, so “to imply that he is being pushed out by the board is completely ridiculous”.

Stevia-sweetened yogurt has 15g protein per 5.3oz pot

Brogurt alert! Dannon unveils protein-packed Oikos Triple Zero Greek yogurt

05-Jan-2015 By Elaine Watson

Dannon is attempting to revitalize the Greek yogurt category with a new high-protein Greek yogurt sweetened with stevia “that appeals equally to both men and women”.

Reaching beyond athletes will drive sales of protein drinks

22-Dec-2014 By Elizabeth Crawford

Consumer interest in health and wellness and on-the-go food continue to fuel growth in the nutritional drink category, but manufacturers could take sales even higher by targeting older and non-athletic consumers, according to Synergy Flavors and market...

Restaurants will balance local and global in 2015

19-Dec-2014 By Elizabeth Crawford

Restaurants in 2015 will act locally when it comes to sourcing ingredients, but think globally when incorporating flavors into new dishes, the National Restaurant Association’s annual What’s Hot culinary forecast reveals.

Weight management and digestive wellness will heavily influence food purchases in 2015

18-Dec-2014 By Elizabeth Crawford

Consumer desire to effectively manage their weight and improve their health through food will continue to influence new product development and sales in 2015, according to New Nutrition Business, a food- and nutrition-focused market research firm. 

Patent watch: Calcium-rich acid whey has potential in functional beverages, says inventor

17-Dec-2014 By Elaine Watson

Acid whey - a byproduct of Greek yogurt production that has been causing headaches for manufacturers - could be transformed “from a liability into an asset”, says a dairy scientist who has filed a patent covering beverages that cash in on acid whey’s...

Chobani tackles acid whey via new reverse osmosis filtration system at Twin Falls, Idaho

12-Dec-2014 By Elaine Watson

Chobani has installed a multi-million dollar reverse osmosis filtration system at its Twin Falls plant in Idaho that will help it better handle the whey generated as a byproduct of its production process.

Scientists shine light on ‘aerated’ dairy drink with satiety potential

10-Dec-2014 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Nottingham University scientists claim to have shone new light on the intra-gastric behaviour of ‘aerated’ drinks with enhanced satiating properties that they say could be used to fight obesity.

Greek yogurt's biggest guns explore creative ways to address acid whey challenge

05-Dec-2014 By Elaine Watson

A series of patent applications from General Mills reveals it has been exploring novel ways to ‘neutralize’ acid whey - a byproduct of some Greek yogurt production - and use it in value-added food products, while Dannon and Chobani are also making progress...

Dairy free frozen desserts bright spot in category

Who is winning in the US retail frozen desserts market?

04-Dec-2014 By Elaine Watson

While frozen yogurt franchises might be appearing on every street corner, US retail sales of frozen yogurt/tofu have slumped over the past year, with multi-outlet* data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI revealing an 8.23% drop in dollar sales...

Whether yogurt is a health food or junk food depends on who is talking

03-Dec-2014 By Elizabeth Crawford

An organization supporting “family-scale” farming accuses the makers of Dannon, Yoplait and other yogurt manufacturers of misleading parents to believe their yogurts are healthy, even though some products include sugar and “myriad questionably safe artificial...

Talenti revenues are set to reach $120m this year

Unilever deal creates an ‘unprecedented opportunity’ to expand our footprint, says Talenti gelato CEO

02-Dec-2014 By Elaine Watson

Becoming part of a global company will give best-selling gelato & sorbet brand Talenti an “unprecedented opportunity to grow and expand its footprint”, says the Minneapolis-based company, which has been snapped up by Unilever for an undisclosed sum.

Double-the-price US premium Fairlife milk brand will ‘rain money’: Coca-Cola

25-Nov-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

Coca-Cola is confident its premium Fairlife milk brand, due to launch across the US next month, will "rain money" once established in the market.

Sick of skateboarding kids and milk carton cows? Tetra Pak exec urges smarter design decisions

22-Nov-2014 By Ben BOUCKLEY

Tetra Pak's Suley Muratoglu has challenged packaging designers and brands to shake up the beverage and liquid dairy markets with better graphic design implementation.

Does the high-protein craze make sense from a nutritional perspective?

21-Nov-2014 By Elaine Watson

Protein is hot - and big brands are piling more of it into everything from breakfast cereal to ice cream. Yet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans say “inadequate protein intake in the US is rare”. So does this trend make sense from a nutritional perspective?

The gluten-free category still has room to grow in entrees & decadent desserts, Elevation Brands CEO says

20-Nov-2014 By Elizabeth Crawford

Even though Ian’s Natural Foods specializes in gluten-free foods, the CEO of Elevation Brands is not worried about a negative impact on the firm if the gluten-free fad ever fades because he says the Framingham, Mass., firm’s products hold broad consumer...

Sales growth in US yogurt category will likely ‘venture into negative territory in 2015’

18-Nov-2014 By Elaine Watson

Three years ago, Greek yogurt was on fire. Today, as the category has matured, its growth has slowed to a more modest pace, while one market watcher predicts dollar sales growth in the overall yogurt category (which has been driven by Greek in recent...

CSPI demands FDA releases data on drug residues in raw milk

07-Nov-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has rubbished suggestions by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) it is hiding data collected on animal drug residues in raw milk.

First sustainability report provides benchmark for Omega Protein's message that it is a "responsible company"

04-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Joining a host of other companies seeking to highlight their green bona fides, Omega Protein Corporation has released its first corporate sustainability report.  It’s not just about fishing; the report looks at the company’s energy and water usage and...

Protein gummies hit sweet spot of convenience, taste and consumer weariness with other sources, developer says

03-Nov-2014 By Hank Schultz

Protein fortification continues to be a hot topic, with high protein forms of shakes and other beverages, nutrition bars, cereals and other foods crowding the market.  Now startup company Rap Protein LLC has expanded the idea into a new area with the...

FTC lawsuit alleges Gerber ads lack the ‘qualified’ part of qualified health claims

03-Nov-2014 By Elizabeth Crawford

The Federal Trade Commission’s allegations that baby food maker Gerber overstated the ability of Good Start Gentle formula to prevent allergies underscores the difficulty of using qualified health claims, which often are restrictive, difficult for consumers...

Kraft’s earnings drop as it juggles price increases, higher commodity costs and revitalizing brands

31-Oct-2014 By Elizabeth Crawford

Despite innovations to revitalize iconic brands and tap into emerging consumer desires, Kraft’s turnaround “remains a work in progress” as increased pricing to offset higher commodity costs slowed sales and dragged down earnings 11% in the third quarter,...

Protein for breakfast cereals, French fries, and the aging population: Arla Food Ingredients talks key targets for fortification

13-Oct-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

The impressive growth with all things protein will continue, with clear beverages, breakfast cereal, and maybe even protein in French fries offering opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers alike.

Forget Greek yogurt, says Trimona Foods founder. The Bulgarians invented yogurt, and it's coming to America...

10-Oct-2014 By Elaine Watson

Not so long ago, the only yogurt that US consumers - and retail buyers - appeared to be interested in was the thick, protein-packed Greek variety. Today, as brands such as Noosa have proved, there is more room in the market for other options, says the...

Chobani and Green America to explore non-GMO feed options for dairy cows

07-Oct-2014 By Elaine Watson

Chobani is working with Green America (formerly Co-op America) to “discuss realistic and viable” ways to secure more milk from cows fed non-GMO animal feed.

Tetra Pak urges 'world view' to address dairy supply and demand imbalance

01-Oct-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

The "traditionally domestic focused" dairy industry must adopt a "world view" to ensure increasing global consumer demand does not outstrip milk supply, says Tetra Pak.

China to overtake US as largest dairy market by 2017: Euromonitor

26-Sep-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

China will overtake the United States to become the world’s largest dairy market by 2017, Euromonitor has predicted.

Chobani to power Team USA until 2020 after inking new deal with Olympic Committee

26-Sep-2014 By Elaine Watson

Chobani will serve as the official yogurt provider to Team USA for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brazil, the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in South Korea, and the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Japan after striking a new deal...

2014 SPECIAL EDITION: HEALTHY AND FUNCTIONAL DAIRY

'Worrying signs' the US Greek yogurt boom is over: Sanford Bernstein

23-Sep-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

Wall Street brokerage Sanford Bernstein has highlighted "worrying signs" that growth in the US market for Greek yogurt is slowing to a halt.

Age is just a number: Huge potential for protein in aging market, says DuPont

16-Sep-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

The rising aging population in the US presents an underexploited opportunity for food and beverage marketers—particularly in the already massive protein market, as older consumers are just as desperate for sustained energy as their younger counterparts.

Nestlé files patent for kids’ ‘protein balance’

03-Sep-2014 By Anne Bruce

Nestlé has filed for a worldwide patent for a protein balancing product aimed at children aged 5-15.

Best practices in ingredient marketing

Anderson Partners: Ingredient suppliers have a brand story to tell, too

02-Sep-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

Ingredient suppliers are taking on expanded roles in the packaged food and beverage industry beyond just selling ingredients, from research and development to consulting. 

Kraft recalls American Slices over 'premature spoilage' fears

01-Sep-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

Nearly 8,000 cases of Kraft American Singles have been recalled in the US over concerns about "premature spoilage."

VIDEO: Californian 'got milk?' ads target parents in two languages

26-Aug-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

The California Milk Processor Board has unveiled an English and Spanish language TV advertising campaign to encourage parents of all ethnicity to buy milk for their children.

Protein2o CEO: There’s a gap in the market for lower calorie, great-tasting protein beverages

26-Aug-2014 By Elaine Watson

While there is no shortage of high-protein shakes gracing shelves at mainstream as well as specialty retailers these days, there is a gap in the market for more refreshing beverages that pack in a meaningful amount of protein, without the calories, says...

Milk would no longer qualify as an excellent source of vitamin D or a good source of potassium in new-look Nutrition Facts panel

25-Aug-2014 By Elaine Watson

FDA proposals to increase the RDI for certain nutrients as part of an overhaul of the Nutrition Facts panel mean that milk would no longer qualify as an excellent source of vitamin D or a good source of potassium, while some cheeses and yogurts could...

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Protein craze hits bagged salad market; gourmet offerings lure higher-spending shoppers, says Packaged Facts

13-Aug-2014 By Elaine Watson

Retailers that offer an attractive packaged salad range are more likely to attract high-spending ‘foodies’ to their stores, says Packaged Facts, citing data showing that bagged salad shoppers are much more likely to pay extra for healthier products, try...

OCA urges organic dairy industry to sever ties with IDFA

05-Aug-2014 By Jenny Eagle

The Organic Consumer’s Association (OCA), is calling on the organic dairy industry to cut ties with the IDFA (International Dairy Foods Association) because it is one of several trade associations suing Vermont over its GMO labeling mandate.

Dannon to be official yogurt sponsor of the NFL

30-Jul-2014 By Elaine Watson

Dannon has struck a multi-year deal with the National Football League (NFL) to become its official yogurt sponsor, starting in 2015.

Nestlé patent outlines straining-free process for 14% protein Greek yogurt

30-Jul-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

Nestlé has applied to patent a method it says will produce reduced-lactose skim milk-based Greek yogurt with a protein content of up to 14%, without adding protein or the use of straining technology.

Protein: the bridge to fitness for the rest of us

29-Jul-2014 By Maggie Hennessy

We have become a nation of fitness and nutrition go-getters, as evidenced by the skyrocketing number of fitness and nutrition apps and the mainstreaming of the sports nutrition market. 

The Epic Seed is now available in 700 stores across the country

The Epic Seed entrepreneur unlocks new opportunity in the dairy case with Greek yogurt + chia

28-Jul-2014 By Elaine Watson

The Greek yogurt aisle was already pretty crowded by the time Jesse Rudolph started pitching his wares to the market around 18 months ago. But chia - the superfood of the moment - proved to be his secret weapon. 

Agropur to double US presence with Davisco Foods acquisition

23-Jul-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

Canadian dairy Agropur has agreed to acquire the processing assets of Minnesota cheese and whey ingredients manufacturer Davisco Foods International - a deal that will double its US operational presence.

Fat replacement: Researchers modify protein to mimic and replace fat in a wider range of food

18-Jul-2014 By Sarah Hills

Researchers claim they have developed proteins that could help bring a wider variety of low-fat foods to market without compromising on texture and taste.

Abbott making 'progress' repairing Fonterra botulism scare damage

17-Jul-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

Abbott Laboratories' CEO believes the company has “recovered about as well" as it could have in the year since the Fonterra WPC botulism scare that led it to recall infant formula in China, Vietnam, and Saudi Arabia.