Month: February 2013

Growth in the market value of cheese in the past five years has been stronger than in other dairy categories such as milk, yogurt, and spreadable fats. This report outlines relevant consumer and product trends impacting this category globally, based on Datamonitor's TrendSights mega-trend framework, to classify the key themes.Each section contains a concise SWOT analysis that outlines how each TrendSights mega-trend can be applied to the cheese category. …

Greek yogurt is taking over the dairy aisle, but will kids bite? The question is a critical one for General Mills, which is a dominant player in yogurt for kids, with about half the market. It's also important to Chobani, the leader in the Greek yogurt category, which is stepping up its courtship of kids – and their parents. …

Lifeway Foods, Inc., a leading supplier of cultured dairy products known as kefir, announced it is a bronze sponsor of the renowned Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, an annual event in its eleventh year that will be held from February 23rd to 26th. The event is a culinary, as well as wine and spirits extravaganza, which will bring together prominent companies and food industry personalities. …