10 – Elf on the Shelf appears in ice cream aisle
The Elf on the Shelf will have a new place to hide this holiday season. With the help of crafted frozen dessert maker The Frozen Farmer, the modern tradition and its signature scout elves have their own spot in the freezer, with the debut of The Elf on the Shelf Santa's Cookies Ice Cream.
9 – Nestlé adding plant ingredients to newest milk powder
Aiming to bring an affordable and nutrient-rich instant powder product to Central and West Africa, Nestlé formulated its new Nido Milk & Soya with a blend of both milk and plant ingredients.
8 – Milk Specialties Global board adds ADM senior VP
Vincent F. Macciocchi, senior vice president at ADM and president of the company’s nutrition business unit, has joined the board of directors of Milk Specialties Global, a vertically integrated manufacturer focused on the processing of raw dairy inputs into valued-added functional ingredients.
7 – Dippin' Dots to roll out new flavor
Flash-frozen beaded ice cream maker Dippin' Dots revealed it will soon launch a new flavor that it’s calling Frozeti Dough.
6 – Consumers' interest driving growth in goat cheese market
In 2022, the global goat cheese market was worth roughly $5.72 billion, according to a recent report by Zion Market Research. The global goat cheese market is expected to reach more than $8.64 billion and surpass a CAGR of 5.29% by 2030
5 – Murray's Cheese revitalizes brand identity
New York-based Murray’s Cheese, owned by The Kroger Co., recently launched new branding with a refreshed logo and updated website.
4 – Ben & Jerry's upgrades its alternative dairy recipe
The ice cream maker shared that its revamped “smooth and indulgent” oat-based formula will be incorporated into all of its non-dairy flavors by spring of 2024.
3 – Ingredion's latest functional starch developed for dairy
Global ingredient solutions supplier Ingredion Inc. introduced a new functional native corn starch that the company formulated for dairy and dairy alternative products.
2 – Sartori enters cheese spread, dip category
Diving into the dips and spreads category for the first time, artisan cheesemaker Sartori Company announced the debut of its Merlot BellaVitano and Garlic & Herb BellaVitano.
1 – Walmart to open milk processing plant in Georgia
Walmart revealed it plans to build and operate a milk processing facility in Valdosta, Ga. The $350 million facility is scheduled to open in 2025 and create close to 400 new jobs in the community.
