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Eat. Drink. Dairy.
Savencia launches snackable Alouette Gourmet Bites; Clover Sonoma adds dairy-based smoothies for children.
SPECIAL REPORT
Schreiber Foods named U.S. Dairy Exporter of the Year
The dairy company knows how to adapt under pressure and made logistical and other changes to serve its global customers during the COVID-19 crisis.
DAIRY FOODS EXTRA
Top dairy company execs discuss the state of the dairy industry
Despite challenges, there are plenty of reasons for optimism.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOVEMBER 2021 vol. 122 no. 11
OUR COVER THIS MONTH
The past year has been quite the road trip for milk, cheese, cultured dairy, ice cream and frozen novelties, butter, nondairy beverages, ingredients and dairy exports. Retail sales saw adjustments following 2020’s pandemic-spurred growth wave, and foodservice sales began to pick up. What’s more, the industry had to engage in some defensive driving to address some hazards in the road.
In this year’s State of the Industry report, we examine the current and emerging trends and recent innovations within each dairy and related category. We also take a look at the most significant category-specific challenges and opportunities. — Cover video courtesy of NatureNow via gettyimages.com.
While it looks like Chinese demand for exports will pump the breaks in 2022, imports from other counties are expected to take the on-ramp.
It is life in the fast lane for ingredient developers, as suppliers rush to meet the breakneck shopper demand for wellness-oriented dairy products
Some nondairy beverage segments continue to speed down the freeway, while others have to avoid some areas of congestion.
Once driving a carefree highway, butter is stuck in a traffic jam in 2021.
Sales of ice cream and frozen novelties traveled in two different directions in 2021.
Despite attempts to avoid potholes, most cultured dairy categories find themselves in another year of dead ends.
The cheese category hit the accelerator and saw retail dollar sales climb.
Milk is yet again pumping the brakes after a pandemic-related boost; however, flavored milk is still taking the expressway.
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY REPORT
A road trip to remember
The past year has been quite the journey for the dairy segment. Retail sales adjusted following 2020’s pandemic-spurred growth wave, and foodservice sales started to pick up. What’s more, the industry had to engage in defensive driving to address some hazards in the road.
NOVEMBER 2021 | dairyfoods.com