Non-Dairy Beverages - Articles - Page 9

New nondairy offerings are more than alternatives

Plant-based products appear here to stay, and dairy processors are paying attention.

September 2, 2021

A quick glance around any major retailer would reveal plant-based brands positioned as alternatives across all major dairy categories. What used to be seen by many as a fad has clearly gained some legs.

Saputo acquires the Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy businesses

The company said the acquisition of these businesses will better position the company for capturing the growing demand for aseptic protein beverages and nutritional snacks.

September 1, 2021

Saputo Inc., Montreal, said it completed the acquisition of the Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy businesses formerly operated by AmeriQual Group Holdings LLC.

Harris Teeter selling Hunter Farms dairy business to Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association Inc.

The sale is expected to close on Aug. 30, 2021.

August 17, 2021

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is a community of more than 900 dairy farm families in 13 states that is “passionate about cultivating dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.”

Twrl Milk Tea combines RTD tea with pea protein

The offering comes in three flavors.

July 7, 2021

San Francisco-based Twrl Milk Tea says it is disrupting the coffee and tea industry by adding an alternative milk solution: pea protein.

Ron Kremer to receive WDPA Presidents Award

Kremer served two separate terms on WDPA’s board of directors.

May 27, 2021

The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA), Middleton, Wis., said Ron Kremer was selected to receive the 2021 WDPA Presidents Award.

Jolly times for refrigerated juices

The category posted strong dollar and unit sales gains at retail.

Kathie Canning

May 20, 2021

For the second year in a row, Dairy Foods has good news to share about the retail juice category, a segment that had been experiencing a multi-year decline. According to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI, two of the four juice categories actually posted impressive dollar and unit sales increases during the 52 weeks ending March 21, 2021.

Chobani launches direct-to-consumer platform for Chobani Oat Barista Edition

At-home baristas and coffee professionals may now get ‘oatmilk’ delivered to their doorsteps.

April 6, 2021

Chobani LLC said it knows shopping habits have changed, so it’s meeting the needs of consumers in a new and exciting way.

Honest to Goodness launches with line of plant-based coffee creamers

Part of Danone North America, the brand has a mission to give back to communities where its ingredients are sourced.

March 31, 2021

Honest to Goodness, a new brand of White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America, said it launched as a purpose-driven creamer brand, offering a delicious line of plant-based coffee creamers crafted with thoughtfully sourced ingredients from around the world.

Chobani launches national campaign showcasing ‘oatmilks,’ creamers and more

New animated TV ads feature Chobani’s non-Greek yogurt portfolio.

March 1, 2021

Chobani LLC, Norwich, N.Y., kicked off a new national campaign on March 1 to educate consumers that it’s a food company that crafts so much more than Greek yogurt, including “oatmilks,” coffees and creamers, finding many new ways to nourish people and foster healthier lives.

Coffee and tea boast versatility

Whether formulated into RTD beverages or added to dairy products, coffee and tea present growth opportunities for dairy processors.

Anna Boisseau

February 23, 2021

Many of our workdays have looked a little different over the past year. But one thing has remained constant for a lot of us: starting the morning with a coffee- or tea-based beverage.