When it comes to cheese trends with staying power for 2018, think all natural, artisanal and organic. Those are the top three cheese-related trends, according to Dairy Foods’ 2018 Cheese Outlook Study. Almost nine out of 10 respondents (89%) selected each of those trends as being “in style” for 2018. Following close behind were specialty …
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The International Cheese Technology Expo, or ICTE, is a worldwide gathering of over 3,500 cheese industry leaders, suppliers, marketers and more will gather to share information about the latest in cheese technology, new products, whey opportunities, product safety, marketing and additional issues affecting our industry. Nowhere else in …
One of the most obvious trends in marketing today is that consumers are seeking assurances about how their food is produced, and consumer goods companies, as well as restaurants and retailers, are working hard to deliver those assurances to their customers. But providing assurances is no longer as easy as generating an image and creating …
The relationship between the packaging industry and the environment is a challenging one, but a new report has revealed the ways in which packaging can help reduce food waste. With more consumers voicing their concerns for the environment, AMERIPEN’s report ‘Quantifying the Value of Packaging as a Strategy to Prevent Produce Food Waste in America’ …
Predicting the future is by no means a science, but here’s a best guess as to what trends in the food and beverage industry may gain traction in 2018.
Consumers continue to drive innovation in the food and beverage industry by demanding more from the brands that they consume. The data shows …
But there are several factors to consider when producing cheeses that include flavor inclusions.
With more than two-thirds of households purchasing flavored cheese and over 283 million pounds sold in 2016 alone, there is no denying that this category is generating a lot of interest. In fact, nearly 300 new flavored cheese products were added …
Conformity of packaged food takes many guises. The fundamental requirement is that food is free from unwanted contaminants and is of high quality, and that the label is accurate and correctly positioned. The product also needs to be within the correct weight tolerance and must comply with national and international food safety standards, regulations or …
Many U.S. consumers rely on the food product labels as a health and wellness information source.
Forty-Two percent of U.S. consumers say they rely on the product label as a source for helpful and accurate information about health and wellness.
And 65% of U.S. consumers say they look at the product label to see if …
Food safety and security is a fundamental and enduring public health mandate, and proper food handling throughout the food supply and delivery chain is essential to help ensure public health. In recent years, and as all indications point in future years, growing concern over food safety has prompted greater scrutiny of safe food handling practices. …
Health-conscious consumers continue to seek fresh, minimally processed foods, challenging dairy manufacturers to find ways to maintain the high nutritional value of their products, while at the same time extending their shelf life. As the population grows and disposable income increases, consumer awareness of the high nutritional value of dairy products is fueling market growth …