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STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2026 - DAIRY

Cold Case Innovation Heats Up

Protein, probiotics and spicy indulgence drive new activity across cultured dairy, cheese, ice cream, milk and creamers
Bob Garrison, Chief Editor
Robert Garrison
March 9, 2026

From GLP-1-friendly yogurts and collagen creamers to swicy cheeses and protein-packed pints, processors are blending function with full flavor. In 2026, the refrigerated and freezer cases are proving that cold categories can deliver hot trends.


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This Week in Food & Beverage: Key Industry Updates

From nutrition funding to M&A moves, here are the developments shaping product, distribution, and innovation strategies
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
September 24, 2025

No need to scan endless feeds — we’ve distilled the week’s most important food and beverage news into actionable highlights. Stay current on funding, leadership shifts and market trends that matter to product developers. The latest HHS nutrition initiatives, Nestlé leadership changes, GLP-1 innovation breakouts, and more.


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NEW PRODUCTS: Refrigerated, Frozen Snacks

Refrigerated & Frozen Snacks: Bold Flavors, Clean Labels, and Iconic Comebacks

From veggie-packed bites and nostalgic PB&Js to grass-fed tallow fries and reformulated soft pretzels, these new refrigerated and frozen launches reflect evolving consumer cravings for convenience, better ingredients, and fun-to-eat formats
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
July 29, 2025

From veggie stars to dippable PB&Js, frozen and refrigerated snacks get a flavorful, feel-good upgrade.


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Season’s Eatings: New Summer Products Bring Fruit, Fun, and Function

From cherry-packed limited editions and protein-rich smoothies to toddler snacks and nostalgic cereal twists, brands are dishing out bold flavors and better-for-you innovations to fuel every moment of summer
Prepared Foods Editorial Staff
June 16, 2025

Summer gets a flavor upgrade with new launches ranging from fruity indulgences to functional, family-friendly snacks.


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Welch's Fruit Snacks unrolls Fruitfuls Fruit Strips

Welch's Fruit Snacks unrolls Fruitfuls Fruit Strips

All three flavors feature fruit as the main ingredient.
August 2, 2024

Launching in Strawberry, Mango-Peach, and Berry Medley varieties, all three flavors feature whole fruit as the main, or primary ingredient in a soft strip made of genuine fruit.


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Rivalz Back-to-School Single Serve 1oz Package

The new snacks include 8g protein, 4g fiber, 9g net carbs, 0g added sugar, and 7 essential vitamins and minerals
September 6, 2023

Featuring a dual-textured, crunchy, vegetable-based shell, stuffed with a soft, nutrient-rich fillings, Rivalz provide an enjoyable snacking experience that now comes in a portion-controlled size.


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Foods and Beverage Developers Feed a Growing Interest in Nutrition for Babies and Toddlers

Avoiding certain foods can put young children at risk for not getting critical nutrients like protein, niacin, and vitamins
Leslie Levine
July 28, 2022

More than ever before, today’s parents, especially Millennials, are paying particular attention to the foods and beverages they give their babies and toddlers.


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L’il Critters Melatonin Supplement

New supplement is designed to support sleep health in children
May 11, 2022

Melatonin helps to regulate sleep cycles, and the New L’il Critters™ Melatonin, which is recommended for children ages four and up, is specially formulated to help children fall asleep.


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Eat the Change Cosmic Carrot Chews

New vegetable snacks for kids are made with just four ingredients
March 8, 2022

Made with four simple ingredients, primarily organic carrots and organic fruit juice, Cosmic Carrot Chews™are nutrient-dense and an excellent source of Vitamin A. 


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Perdue Thanksgiving Turkey Nuggets

Limited-Edition PERDUE® ThanksNuggets offers flavors of a holiday feast into white meat and dark meat nugget shapes
November 16, 2020
The drumstick-shaped dark meat nugget is inspired by traditional sides like cranberry sauce and stuffing, while the turkey-shaped white meat nugget is inspired by everyone's favorite Thanksgiving vegetable: sweet potato.
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