April Miller

Nondairy beverage makers are adding flavors, like caramel to coffees and spices to teas. Sales of almond milks are up 16% in a year.

There’s nothing like a jolt of caffeine to wake up beverage sales. The energy drink sector also gained, but the almond milk category performed even better.

A Wisconsin cheesemaker built a Greek yogurt production facility to meet private-label demand for the popular cultured dairy food.

 Origin Food Group is focused on manufacturing value-added dairy products for private-label and contract manufacturing accounts. The dairy processor also makes its own branded cultured dairy foods and beverages. 

 University’s new creamery in Stocking Hall teaches students more than dairy processing. They learn engineering, environmentalism and food service here, too. 

Sales for nonaseptic energy drinks are up, but many energy and sport drink companies’ sales struggle to get going.

Unit sales of whole milk declined slightly but dollar sales rose in the last year. Meanwhile, the larger low-fat milk category saw declines in dollars and units. 

 There is no stopping the caffeinated beverage. Sales of refrigerated, ready-to-drink coffee soar in the last year. Refrigerated juices and juice blends do well, too. 

When dairy processors create less waste and consume less water and energy, they find savings and reduce their carbon footprints.