The concept of blending dry mixes to create frozen cocktails has unexpectedly moved into the frozen yogurt smoothies area. In the U.S., Yogurt Technologies launched its Shake it Alive! frozen
Nutrition-aware consumers are becoming more knowledgeable about what truly constitutes “healthy” foods and drinks. As these perceptive individuals become more product savvy, many are learning to read product labels closely
Functionality is certainly not new to the consumer packaged goods industry. Over the past few years, an increased number of products have launched on a functional platform to address a
With consumers increasingly interested in health, the yogurt segment seems poised for growth, if a slowing economy and an emerging regulatory issue do not interfere.
The volatility of oil prices has increased shipping costs for all products, as well as raised the cost of ingredients and labor. Food prices have also risen and remain high.
Seasonal introductions abounded in the dairy category, but hormones were most definitely out. On the positive-health side, functional items could easily be found, and organic introductions were plentiful.
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