Apr 13 2020 
Retail Dairy Sales Strong, but Foodservice Slump Drives Dairy Surplus
Source: American Dairy Association
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Sales of milk and dairy products have shifted dramatically over the last few weeks due to the widespread impact of COVID-19. Initially, retail sales surged as consumers stocked-up. Retail sales data for weeks ending March 15 and 27 show retail milk sales increased 44 and 42 percent, respectively, over […]
Apr 06 2020 
New Survey Reveals Over 40% of Americans Don’t Want to Eat Out
Source: Cheeses of Europe
NEW YORK – According to Datassential’s latest industry survey on March 17, 41% of Americans are nervous or worried about going out to eat and 27% are avoiding going out to restaurants altogether. Those numbers will only rise as Americans stay-at-home in an effort to combat the global pandemic. On the flip […]Mar 30 2020 
Refrigerated Foods Association Announces Update of Shelf Life Protocol
Source: Refrigerated Foods Association Deli
The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA) has announced the release of an updated Shelf Life Protocol, available now to both members and non-members. The RFA Standardized Protocol for Determining Shelf Life of Refrigerated Foods was originally developed in 2002 and subsequently revised in 2009. The purpose of the standardized protocol was to […]
Mar 23 2020 
Now Introducing: FDA’s New Nutrition Facts Label
Source: FDA
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Have you heard? The Nutrition Facts label has a fresh new look! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and drinks. This major update to the label, the first in over 20 years, is based on updated scientific information and input […]
Mar 16 2020 
FDA Launches New Campaign to Help Consumers Use the New Nutrition Facts Label
Source: FDA
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched an initiative to help consumers use the new Nutrition Facts label that appears on packaged foods to maintain healthy dietary practices. The campaign with the tagline “What’s In It For You?” aims to reach the general public and also focuses on consumers […]
Mar 09 2020 
World Championship Cheese Contest in Madison is Underway
Source: Associated Press
MADISON – The largest technical cheese, butter and yogurt competition in the world started Tuesday in Wisconsin, with a record 3,667 entries from 26 nations.
The 55 judges taste, sniff and inspect the 132 classes of dairy products during the biennial World Championship Cheese Contest.
The judges include cheese graders, cheese buyers, dairy science professors, […]
Mar 02 2020 
It’s Time to Think Omnichannel Shopper, Not Just Omnichannel
Source: Nielsen
There’s no shortage of omnichannel chatter across the retail landscape, and that chatter has been building for quite some time. But now that 44% of American households are actively buying food both on- and offline, the industry needs to focus more on the consumer and less on the physical channel.
As online capabilities have grown, […]
Feb 24 2020 
Cheese, Wine Importers Reeling from Trump Trade Fight
Source: ALEX GANGITANO, The Hill
U.S. cheese and wine businesses say they have taken a sharp hit from retaliatory tariffs between the Trump administration and Europe and fear there is no relief in sight. Industry groups and businesses have highlighted the first numbers since the tariffs took effect, showing rising costs for importers and a drop […]
Feb 17 2020 
Americans Are Eating 32% More Pizza than Ten Years Ago
Source: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. – It’s no wonder that pizza has its own holiday when it is consistently named one of America’s favorite foods. This Sunday marks an entire day dedicated to the cheesy treat that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere. From meat lovers and margherita to deep dish and stuffed crust, there […]
