The beauty of Innova’s annual Top 10 Trends of the food and beverage industry is that the trends apply across all market categories—including dairy products and dairy alternatives. Dairy and dairy alternatives overlap in many ways, differ in others, and our Top 10 Trends can be interpreted across both.
The new ice cream varieties are made with regenerative and organic ingredients
April 26, 2024
Alec’s Ice Cream, made with A2/A2 dairy and sustainably sourced regenerative organic ingredients, debuted nine new premium flavors that bring the craft ice cream experience home for lovers of classic and adventurous flavors alike. All flavors are gluten-free and indulgent.
Negative farm-level margins in mid-2023, along with some adverse weather, pulled US milk production below year-ago levels and dairy farmers have been reducing the size of their herds. US milk production in 2024 is expected to increase 0.8%, with most of the growth coming in the second half.
Unilever, Perfect Day partnership yielded sweet treat made with whey protein from fermentation
March 22, 2024
Perfect Day uses a decades-old process of precision fermentation to create its highly functional whey protein that offers the same indulgent experience consumers have loved for decades without any lactose and with a reduced environmental footprint.
The two new products further the brand's commitment to indulgent ice cream products
February 6, 2024
As a take on an indulgent fan favorite, Dulce De Leche is now available for the first time as an ice cream bar, while Chocolate Cookie Crumble is an all-new addition to the Häagen-Dazs® family of flavors.
The new dairy-free ice cream is also vegan-friendly
January 25, 2024
Ben & Jerry's launched its first flavor of 2024 with what it is calling the smoothest and creamiest recipe ever. This unveiling features a fan favorite flavor in a new Non-Dairy format: Strawberry Cheezecake!
From slicing and dicing and salad prep to churning out coffee, slinging burgers, and making pizzas to serving and delivering, robots are enhancing the dining experience and are emerging in the beauty space. Trendincite LLC releases the Top 5 2024 Trends & Beyond predictions.
The two new seasonal ice cream flavors include Peppermint Bark and Holiday Sugar Cookie
November 15, 2023
The two new limited-edition flavors join Tillamook's premium ice cream portfolio, that's made with more cream and less air, and channel the classic, celebratory flavors of the season.