Year: 2014

Health and wellness are important factors in the buying habits of an increasing number of consumers, with sales of natural, local, organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO products spiking over the past year. This and dozens of other food industry and consumer trends in supermarket fresh departments are detailed in What’s in Store 2015, the 29th edition of the annual trends publication of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ (IDDBA). …

The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), the creator of got milk?, in conjunction with California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, represented by Interim Deputy Superintendent Keric Ashley, and actor Jaleel White, announced that the got milk? CowParade is coming to California in September 2015. …

General Mills announced its newest lineup of products poised to drive growth for the company.  Beginning in January, the company will launch more than 50 new products that meet increasing consumer demand for better-for-you snacks, products with simple ingredients, protein, gluten-free and bold flavors. …