siggi’s is expanding its seasonal skyr program with Tropical Yuzu, featuring the fast-rising citrus ingredient blended into a high-protein yogurt base. The launch reflects how brands are using limited-time flavors to test emerging ingredients while maintaining clean labels and familiar formats.
Ben & Jerry’s is expanding into handheld treats with a lineup of five new ice cream bars hitting freezers in January 2026. A single-serve Cookie Dough bar will follow in convenience stores next spring.
Attendees discovered exciting and new developments in alternative proteins and marinades for meat and seafood. In the alternative protein market, ROVITARIS SprouTx is revolutionizing formulations—addressing taste and texture challenges faced by the plant-based meat and seafood industry.
Too Good & Co. is launching a new line of coffee creamers made with real milk and cream, no artificial additives and 40% less sugar than leading competitors. The trio of flavors begins rolling out nationwide in November at a suggested price of $5.99.
After more than 10 years of experimentation and technical refinement, Sargento has unveiled a natural version of American cheese that melts and tastes like the classic. The launch highlights how patient R&D and process innovation can reshape a traditional category.
Horizon Family Brands named Andrew Springate its new chief marketing officer, tasking him with leading marketing, innovation and R&D efforts. The former Keurig Dr Pepper CMO brings 25 years of experience building top-performing beverage brands.
Visitors to Amano Enzyme’s booth #2783 will have the opportunity to learn more about how the company’s comprehensive portfolio of enzymes delivers optimal texture, taste and overall performance across a variety of food and beverage applications including plant-based foods, protein processing and specialty food production.
From probiotics to protein boosts and seasonal twists, manufacturers target kids, adults and evolving snacking habits
October 22, 2025
Kids’ kefir, GLP-1-friendly dairy drinks, cookie-inspired milkshakes and string cheese mashups are redefining how consumers engage with the dairy aisle. Limited flavors, gut-health claims and on-the-go formats are driving fresh opportunity across categories.
Alec’s Ice Cream closed an oversubscribed $11 million Series A round led by Imaginary Ventures to expand its regenerative organic mission. The raise follows the viral launch of its Culture Cup line and rapid retail growth in 2025.
IDFA members representing 90% of US ice cream volume commit to removing seven certified dyes from dairy-based frozen desserts
October 14, 2025
Dozens of brands—from independents to multinationals—have agreed to eliminate FD&C colors like Red 40, Yellow 5 and Blue 1 from real-milk ice cream lines within three years. The shift reflects mounting regulatory pressure and consumer demand for cleaner labels across frozen desserts.