Dr. Wagoner brings more than 10 years of experience in dairy products research and innovation to the role. He got his start as a trained chef at the California School of Culinary Arts before obtaining his BS, MS, and PhD in Food Science from North Carolina State University.
“Truffle is a beloved flavor that provides decadent luxury; combining with our rich and bold White Cheddar delivers the best of both worlds,” said Amanda Vaal, brand director at Cracker Barrel Cheese. “Dill also continues to be high in demand, delivering a sharp and savory twist to a snacking classic.”
New frozen treat brings classic South Asian flavors to premium ice cream
May 15, 2024
Made by slow-cooking fresh milk with traditional ingredients such as saffron, rosewater and pistachio, kulfi is dense, creamy, slow-melting, and tastes like home to South Asians around the world.
From kombucha market growth to live culture probiotic labels, food and beverage marketers identify opportunities to connect consumers to products that address immunity
“If your company manufactures yogurt or other cultured dairy products—such as frozen yogurt and kefir—and you are interested in using the LAC Seal on your products, IDFA is now making it easier than ever to obtain the seal for use on product packaging and labels, demonstrating to consumers and other customers that your products contain valuable live and active yogurt cultures,” said John Allan, IDFA vice president of regulatory affairs and administrator of the IDFA’s LAC Seal program. “The LAC Seal is the best way to reach consumers with this unique health and wellness attribute.”
The move scales the company's existing platform and footprint across the country
May 6, 2024
Sonoma Creamery was founded in 1931 in Sonoma, Calif., as a fresh cheese producer. In 2014, they began making crispy, crunchy snacks by baking cheese using only rBST-free milk and the best all-natural ingredients.
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.
Two new varieties include Truffle Cheddar and Dill Havarti
April 12, 2024
The new offerings complement Cracker Barrel’s robust lineup of more than 17 flavors, available in a wide variety of cooking and snacking formats. The Truffle Cheddar and Dill Havarti cheese are now available in block format in select retailers nationwide.
Earlier this year, the Oregon cheesemakers at Tillamook released a comprehensive trend report on new ways consumers are finding to enjoy cheese. Two intriguing pairings revealed by the report included matching artisanal honeys with artisanal cheeses, and what the trend-spotters called “the cheddar plunge”.
The TCCA board of directors selected David Booth, TCCA's current EVP of brand growth & commercialization, to succeed Criteser as president & CEO, with Criteser's endorsement, and in alignment with the organization's long-standing succession plan.