Dairy-Based Products 2012

Dairy-Based Desserts and Other Products 2012 - 2017 (Frozen, Refrigerated and Shelf Stable)

	READY-TO-EAT QUICK BOOST PUDDING (posted November 8, 2017) Taste’n Time from Thailand is available for global distribution. These shelf-stable puddings are loaded with vitamins and minerals and function as a snack or meal replacement. Four varieties—Chocolate, Coffee, Durian and Strawberry—are dairy based, and a fifth—Black Sesame and Green Pea Protein—is made with soy. The puddings come in recloseable pouches, the same package the company uses for its shelf-stable smoothies. For more information, link HERE.

	REFRIGERATED DAIRY AND CHOCOLATE CAKE BARS (posted October 30, 2017) Prairie Farms introduces Milk Snack Bars The new refrigerated snack is a two-layer whole milk crème-filled chocolate cake bar dipped in chocolate. When compared to conventional shelf-stable chocolate snack cakes, Prairie Farms Milk Snack Chocolate Cake Bars have a short, simple ingredient list and do not contain artificial colors or preservatives. They are available as a single-bar and in four-count boxes. “Prairie Farms is committed to innovation, and we’re excited to introduce Prairie Farms Milk Snack Chocolate Cake Bars into dairy cases and refrigerated grab-and-go sections in over 15,000 retail outlets throughout the U.S.,” says Rebecca Leinenbach, vice president of marketing and communications. “Taste, convenience and nostalgia weigh in on purchase decisions for snack cakes, and Prairie Farms Milk Snack Bars deliver on all three, along with permission to indulge.” The “Prairie Farms New Take on Chocolate Cake” Sweepstakes began October 28 and ends on December 31, 2017. Each week, one hundred lucky winners will be randomly chosen from online entries to receive a coupon for one “free” bar. Additionally, from the online entries, each week five lucky grand prize winners will be awarded a Milk Snack Pack, which will include coupons for five free milk snacks and $50 in gift coupons toward the purchase of Prairie Farms and/or North Star products. On Saturday, October 28, pop-up tasting events were held at select locations to coincide with National Chocolate Day. For more information, link HERE.

	FRENCH DAIRY SPECIALTY FOR KIDS (posted October 18, 2017) Lactinov of France debuts Milk Kiss dairy snack pouches. The shelf-stable 80-gram pouch snack comes in four flavors. They are: Peach, Raspberry, Strawberry and Vanilla. Sold in boxes of four, the recloseable pouches are small enough to slip into pockets and to be easily held by littles hands. The dairy snack is made with yogurt, milk and fruit and is specially heat processed and packaged for an 11-month ambient shelflife. The product contains no preservatives, or artificial colors or flavors. For more information, link HERE.

	BREAKFAST BOWLS (posted October 10, 2017) From Germany, Farmers Land Food introduces frozen fruit, yogurt and cereal bowls. These 9.9-ounce bowls can be defrosted in the microwave or defrosted at room temperature. There are three varieties. Natural Bowl is low-fat yogurt pellets, crunchy muesli and nuts, and a fruit blend of chunks of mango, raspberries and blueberries. Greek Bowl is whole milk Greek yogurt pellets, crunchy high-fiber muesli, and a fruit blend of red grapes with chunks of apple and peach. Acai Bowl contains no dairy. It is frozen pellets made of banana puree, acai puree and rice milk, with crunchy high-fiber muesli and a fruit blend of blueberries with diced mango and strawberries. For more information, link HERE.

	SENSIBLE DAIRY INDULGENCE (posted September 28, 2017) Emmi introduces Ooola Secrets to the Swiss market. The new range of mousse desserts is in response to a trend for sensible indulgence and time-saving convenience products. Ooola Secrets comes in two flavors: Chocolate and Raspberry Mouse with Chocolate Chips and Chocolate Mousse Trio with Caramel. The desserts come in 60-grams clear plastic containers in packs of three. A single-serving cup contains about 85 calories, 3 grams of fat, 6 grams of sugar and 2.7 grams of protein. The company said in a statement: “Ooola Secrets [is] a product range that stands out from the competition in a number of ways. The main difference is the 60 gram portion size. With less than 90 calories, the desserts are perfectly in line with the general trend for a healthier, more balanced diet. For many consumers, this lifestyle still has room for a degree of sensible indulgence, whether in the form of snacks or as a dessert. As is customary for Emmi, quality and pleasure were the focus when developing the new dessert range. However, conscious of the fact that we also eat with our eyes, particular attention was paid to the visual presentation of Ooola Secrets. Emmi excels here thanks to state-of-the-art production technology. Initially launched in Switzerland, Emmi believes the Ooola Secrets line has potential for export. It will also go on sale in Austria and further foreign markets are currently under evaluation. A third variety--Stracciatella Mousse with Lemon--is under development For more information, link HERE.

	SINGLE-SERVE, ITALIAN-INSPIRED DAIRY DESSERTS (posted July 13, 2017) Dolce USA debuts Sweetaly refrigerated dessert line. Sweetaly, artisanal desserts handmade by four Italians living in California, just added Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake to its less-than a year-old line of parfait-like desserts consisting of Cappuccino Panna Cotta, Chocolate Mousse, Sea Salted Caramel Panna Cotta and Tiramisu varieties. The single-serving, individually packaged portions feature reusable glass jars and resealable lids and are made with cream and milk free from artificial growth hormones, pure organic cane sugar, non-GMO chocolate, and never any artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives. Co-founders Michele Santoro, Oliviero Colmignoli, Gaetano Squillante and Stefano Amelio met more than 30 years ago in Rome and wanted to bring Europe’s hottest food trend--refrigerated desserts—to the U.S. market. Each 3-ounce dessert is hand-assembled in Oceanside, CA, by Santoro, Squillante and Amelio. The trio pays special attention to quality every step of the way, from partnering with sustainable farms for fresh ingredients to when the toppings are added. On any given day, they assemble almost 5,000 jars. “Each recipe Sweetaly creates is thoroughly researched to ensure it is as authentically Italian as possible,” says Santoro. All Sweetaly desserts have a 30-day shelf life when refrigerated and 9-month shelf life when frozen. For more information, link HERE.

	READY-TO-EAT REFRIGERATED PORRIDGE (posted May 18, 2017) Emmi introduces single-serve cups of porridge to the Swiss market. The 200-gram cups come in Apple and Classic varieties. The porridge is made with semi-skimmed Swiss milk and oats. Apple is 13% oats, 8% apple and 5% sugar, with a container providing 218 calories, 5 grams of fat and 8 grams of protein. Classic is 15% oats and 5% sugar, with a container providing 230 calories, 5 grams of fat and 9 grams of protein. The product requires no additional preparation and can be consumed cold or warmed in the microwave. For more information, link HERE.

	LUXURIOUS, CREAMY FRENCH PUDDINGS (posted March 7, 2017) Petit Pot introduces Pot de Crème (French for delicious pudding) and Riz Au Lait (French for delicious rice pudding). The company builds a new category of gourmet French puddings made with organic dairy and other clean-label ingredients. Created by a French pastry chef who hails from Michelin Star restaurants in both Paris and San Francisco, Petit Pot creates a new standard in retail desserts. Pot De Crème comes in Coffee, Dark Chocolate, Lemon Curd, Madagascar Vanilla and Salted Caramel varieties, all made with as few as seven ingredients. Petit Pot’s Riz Aut Lait is an organic rice pudding with a rich, textured and refreshing composition. “French pastry and the natural foods movement share a commitment to the best ingredients,” says French Pastry Chef and Petit Pot Founder Maxime Pouvreau. “Our Pot de Crème and Riz Au Lait are a transporting taste experiences for two simple reasons: ingredient quality and craft.” The puddings come in single-serve reusable glass jars. For more information, link HERE.

	CHEESECAKE SNACKS (posted February 20, 2017) Kraft Heinz rolls out Philadelphia Cheesecake Cups. These new refrigerated snacks come in two packs of 3.25-ounce clear-plastic single-serve cups. A serving contains 170 to 220 calories, 10 to 12 grams of fat, 14 to 22 grams of sugar and 2 to 3 grams of protein, depending on variety. The snacks come in Cherry, Milk Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Strawberry varieties. Packages tout the fact that the snacks do not contain artificial flavors or dyes. Cheesecake filling is the first ingredient, with cream cheese the first component of the filling.

	SHELF-STABLE, CLEAN-LABEL MILK-BASED PUDDINGS (posted February 9, 2017) ConAgra Foods introduces Snack Pack Naturals. Packages of the gluten-free, kosher shelf-stable puddings state that they contain nothing artificial and that they are made with real milk. The puddings come in Chocolate, Vanilla and Chocolate & Vanilla Swirl varieties. They are made with either real cocoa or real vanilla. Sold in packs of six 3.75-ounce plastic cups, each cup contains 130 calories, 2 grams of protein, and depending on variety, 2.5 to 3.5 grams of fat and 17 to 18 grams of sugar. For more information, link HERE.

	To read more about this product, link HERE to the Oct. 21, 2016, blog titled "Highlights from SIAL 2016: Global Cultured Dairy Product Innovations."

	“THE MOST DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION IN CONSUMER DAIRY PRODUCTS IN DECADES” (posted October 17, 2016) This is how David Potts, former sales director for Muller in the U.K., describes Fruchee, an innovative high-protein dairy snack that is making its debut at SIAL this week in Paris. Attending SIAL? Check out the product in Hall 7 Booth A 101. It is a Select SIAL Innovation 2016. Fruchee is the brainchild of Tom Brennan, ceo of the namesake company based in Ireland. Fruchee is a new category of all-natural dairy snacks for the global market made using a patent-pending “novel dairy technology platform” developed by researchers at Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark, Ireland. There are two product ranges. Both are high-protein chilled dairy snacks that are GMO free and sold in packs of four pods. Each pod readily peels open to reveal a hand-held 20-gram dairy bar. The adult and teen line features sophisticated graphics and comes in three flavors. They are: Chocolate & Cream, Peaches & Cream and Strawberry & Cream. Fruchee Friends is the children’s line, which features funny faces and animated illustrations. The three kid-appealing flavors are Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla. The kids’ line is also fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Both lines have a 60-day unopened refrigerated shelf life. They both are based on fresh cream, milk protein and egg yolk powder, enabling each bar to provide about 3.5 grams of both fat and protein along with less than 60-calories. Product is intended to be merchandised in the yogurt case, possibly with tubes or pouches. The company owns its own manufacturing facility in Ireland and is distributing product throughout Ireland and England. Distribution is available for the rest of Europe. For other countries, the company hopes to enter exclusive partnerships with other innovative manufacturers. To read more about this product, link HERE. For more information, email HERE.

	SQUEEZABLE FRUIT AND WHEY PROTEIN (posted August 3, 2016) SmashPack Protein is a new all-natural, high-protein and real fruit nutritional snack. These spouted squeeze packs are for athletes and anyone on-the-go looking for a quick, healthy snack/meal replacement made from real food. Each pouch is packed with 14 grams of high-quality whey protein, one serving of real fruit, 5 grams of healthy fats and is only 180 calories. The line of protein packs come in three flavors, each with a short list of recognizable ingredients. Mixed Berry is made with blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries. Orange Peach contains bananas, oranges and peaches. Tropical Fruit blends bananas, mangos and pineapples with real coconut cream. SmashPack Protein is shelf stable and free of soy, gluten, artificial ingredients, and is naturally sweetened by the fruit it holds. For more information, link HERE.


	PREMIUM DAIRY DESSERT COMES IN GLASS CUPS (posted July 19, 2016) Imported from Belgium, Delici is sold exclusively through Costco club stores. The chilled layered dessert is presented in single-serve glass cups and sold in six packs. The line includes five flavors, but not all flavors are available in Costco stores. They are: Chocolate Mousse, Lemon Mousse, Passion Fruit & Mango, Raspberry Mousse and Sea Salt & Caramel. Real (reusable) glass gives the product a high-end feel and was custom made for Costco. Delici started out selling individually labeled, single-serve dessert glasses locally in Belgium and recently expanded to 17 European countries. Now it’s in the U.S. A pack of six 2.68-ounce cups sells for $10.99. A single Sea Salt & Caramel cup contains 270 calories, 17 grams of fat, 18 grams of sugar and 2 grams of protein. For more information, link HERE.

	SEMOLINA CREAM PUDDING FOR HEALTHFUL SNACKING (posted July 13, 2016) Muller introduces Grießpudding to the German marketplace. Semolina wheat gets stirred into cream to create a unique pudding. The traditional variety comes in a single-compartment, 200-gram container. There’s also two new dual-compartment containers with the semolina cream pudding on one side and either apricot puree or crème brûlée in the other. The new flavors join cinnamon and sugar, cherry, raspberry and strawberry. For more information, link HERE.


	FROZEN MOUSSE CAKE POURS OUT CONFETTI (posted July 4, 2016) Private-label retailer Aldi offers Americans a celebration cake for the Independence Day holiday. Sold under the Belmont brand in the frozen dairy dessert case, Strawberry Pinata Cake is white cake layered with dairy-based mousse and strawberry sauce, filled with (plant extract-colored) confetti candy and topped with a frosted shell. Impressively, this very colorful dessert contains no synthetic colors. The dessert also does not contain artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup. The 21.2-ounce dessert contains eight servings, with each serving providing 210 calories, 9 grams of fat and 2 grams of protein. The cake sells for $5.49.

	MILK-BASED SHELF-STABLE PUDDINGS DESIGNED FOR MOMS (posted May 24, 2016) Advanced Food Products introduced Café Breaks Pudding at the National Restaurant Association Expo. For active, health-conscious moms who are looking for a premium shelf-stable snack, Café Breaks coffee-inspired pudding is a way to indulge without the guilt. Milk is the first ingredient. These preservative- and gluten-free puddings contain 90 to 100 calories per 3.5-ounce cup, along with 1.5 grams of fat and 13 grams of sugar, 1 gram of protein and 12 milligrams of caffeine. The four varieties are: Caramel Latte, Chai Latte, Mocha Latte and Vanilla Latte. For more information, link HERE.

	REFRIGERATED PUDDING WITH REAL WHIPPED CREAM (posted May 16, 2016) Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy introduces Grand Desserts to U.S. market. Inspired by European dessert favorites, Grand Dessert is a decadent, flavorful and unique indulgence any time of day. The transparent, upscale packaging showcases the two-layered dessert. The bottom layer is a flavored cream dessert that gets topped with a layer of whipped cream. The four varieties are: Cafè au Lait, Chocolate Crème, Double Chocolate and Vanilla Crème. The desserts are made with 85% real dairy ingredients (Grade A milk and cream), with no added water and no high fructose corn syrup. Each 7-ounce (200 gram) serving contains 250 to 260 calories, 10 to 11 grams of fat and 6 grams of protein. The desserts are gluten free, kosher, a good source of protein and an excellent source of calcium. For more information, link HERE.

	READY-TO-EAT REFRIGERATED OATMEAL WITH DAIRY INGREDIENTS (posted March 16, 2016) Yoatz introduces Organic Oatmeal one year after introducing original Yoatz, which combines Greek yogurt, whole fruit and oats. Read more about this product line HERE. New Yoatz Organic Oatmeal is fully cooked organic gluten-free steel-cut oats that is ready to eat…hot or cold. The oats are blended into four varieties: Apple Cinnamon, Blueberries and Cream, Maple Brown Sugar and Original. Sold in microwave-safe containers, the shelf-stable product has a 12-month shelflife. In addition to cooked oats, depending on the variety, organic butter, organic heavy cream and/or organic nonfat dry milk are part of the formulation. Organic stevia extract keeps sugars and calories at 4 to 5 grams (sugar) and 140 to 150 (calories), per 5.5-ounce container. Each single-serve cup also contains 4 to 6 grams of fat, 5 to 6 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber. For more information, link HERE.

	NEW DECADENT LOW-CALORIE MOUSSE PACKS IN A POWERFUL PROTEIN PUNCH (posted March 7, 2016) Dannon introduces Light & Fit Greek Mousse. With nonfat yogurt as its base, each 4-ounce cup packs in a whopping 9 grams of milk protein. The aerated product comes in six varieties: Cherry Cheesecake, Coconut Cream, French Vanilla, Raspberry and White Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Strawberry Cheesecake. Each single-serve cup contains a mere 80 calories, 0 grams of fat and 10 grams of sugar thanks to the use of acesulfame potassium and sucralose. For more information, link HERE.

	SINGLE-SERVE BETTER-FOR-YOU REFRIGERATED DAIRY DESSERT (posted December 31, 2015) Nestle markets Milkybar Mousse in select European countries. The white chocolate mousse comes in packs of four 55-gram pots. Each pot of this better-for-you indulgent dessert contains 85 calories, 3.6 grams of fat, 9.6 grams of sugar and 2.6 grams of protein. It is made with a base of skimmed Milk and white chocolate and is enhanced with whey to boost protein content.

	FRUIT- AND VEGGIE-BASED KIDS’ PROTEIN SNACK (posted December 7, 2015) Ruby’s Naturals introduces kids’ product to help them get their five-a-day. Following the success of its popular Ruby Rockets Frozen Veggie & Fruit Pops, Ruby’s Naturals is launching Non-Dairy Fruit & Veggie Blend. Dairy processors take note! A similar concept can be made with dairy proteins and sold “fresh” in the refrigerated dairy case or ambient in a pouch with like products. This product is being positioned as a better-for-you alternative to yogurt. It features a creamy blend of veggies, fruit and plant-based protein and comes in portable, convenient tubes that require no refrigeration and have a 90-day shelf life. With no added sugar, the new gluten-, dairy- and GMO-free, vegan and kosher product comes in three varieties: Stellar Strawberry: Blend of creamed coconut, organic carrot, strawberry, sweet potato, chia seed flour, pea protein, banana, beet and pear. Beam Me Up Berry: Blend of creamed coconut, organic raspberry, beet, strawberry, white grape, pea protein, blueberry, chia seed flour, banana, pear and sweet potato. Telescopic Tropic: Blend of creamed coconut, organic pineapple, butternut squash, sweet potato, orange, chia seed flour, pea protein and banana. Ruby Rockets Non-Dairy Fruit & Veggie Blend is sold in packs of eight tubes with a suggested retail price of $4.49. The product is available through select natural foods retailers, as well as online. For more information, link HERE.

	PREMIUM REFRIGERATED DAIRY DESSERTS DEBUT AT ANUGA (posted November 5, 2015) France’s Mamie Nova, long known for its premium refrigerated dairy desserts, used Anuga to roll out a new line called Coeur de Mousse. The three variants are Caramel Beurre Sale (salted butter caramel), Chocolat Intense and Vanilla Caramel Au Lait. The indulgent desserts are sold in two packs of 77-gram single-serve cups. For more information, link HERE.

	LACTOSE-FREE DAIRY DESSERTS (posted October 19, 2015) Omira Milch continues to grow its Minus L lactose-free dairy products line with puddings and ice cream. Minus L is the EU’s leader in lactose-free dairy products, offering everything from fluid milk to fermented products. Now there’s dairy desserts. Milchreis (rice pudding) comes in Cinnamon and Classic varieties. There’s also traditional pudding in the same flavors. Earlier this year, the company introduced a line of lactose-free ice creams. There are three 500-milliliter containers of Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla ice creams. There’s also two lactose-free frozen novelties: Dark Chocolate Coated Vanilla Ice Cream on a Stick and Vanilla Ice Cream Filled Cone with Dark Chocolate and Sugared Hazelnut Topping. Other new lactose-free dairy products that debuted at Anuga have a premium positioning. They are a 15% milkfat cooking cream and a 9% milkfat plain yogurt. For more information, link HERE.

	REFRIGERATED SINGLE-SERVE DAIRY PUDDINGS SPORT HERSHEY’S BRAND (posted September 8, 2015) Back in 1989, with help from co-packers, Hershey’s entered the refrigerated pudding category, giving Kraft’s Jell-O brand some competition. Over the years, the product has varied in flavors and forms, including cups and tubes, and eventually exited the marketplace. Just in time for back to school, Kraft Heinz and Hershey’s are now a team. They are reintroducing Americans to a new premium Hershey’s refrigerated pudding line. These layered single-serve dairy desserts are sold in packs of four, with each container delivering 110 to 140 calories, 2 to 3.5 grams of fat and 2 to 3 grams of protein, depending on variety. The three varieties are: Chocolate, Chocolate Covered Strawberry and S’mores. Chocolate is also sold in a 16-pack family-size box. The new puddings are likely part of a relationship that surfaced this summer when Hershey’s, Kraft Heinz and Mondelez International put their competitive hats on the hook in order to develop a joint-marketing campaign to generate a bigger sales bang from the s’mores season. This VIDEO promotes Hershey’s chocolate, Kraft Heinz’s Jet-Puffed marshmallows and Mondelez’s Honey Maid graham crackers as ingredients for the timeless campfire treat.

	AUSSIES GET TWO NEW RICE PUDDING FLAVORS (posted September 2, 2015) Australian dessert brand Wicked Sister grows its refrigerated Madagascan Vanilla Bean rice pudding line with Strawberry and Rhubarb, and Apple and Cinnamon variants. These varieties join regular Madagascan Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding and Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding, as well as a range of premium dairy desserts such as Madagascan Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Madagascan Vanilla Bean Creme Caramel and Gippsland Dairy Madagascan Vanilla Bean Custard. The new puddings can be consumed right from the refrigerator or warmed in the microwave. The puddings are sold in two packs of 170-gram tubs and have a suggested retail price of AUD $3.99. For more information, link HERE.

	PUDDING IN A POUCH (posted August 26, 2015) Global Gerber brand promotes the use of “real milk” in its shelf-stable pudding pouches for toddlers. Sold under the Graduates sub-brand, Pudding Grabbers come in three flavors: Banana, Mango and Strawberry. Low-fat milk and fruit—in the form of fruit juice concentrate and fruit puree--are the leading ingredients. The 3.5-ounce pouches are sold in six-pack boxes. Each pouch contains 100 calories, 3 grams of fat, 2 grams of protein and 10 grams of sugar. Read more about the potential of the pouch package by linking HERE.

	PROTEIN-PACKED READY-TO-EAT PUDDING (posted June 30, 2015) Maximum Human Performance (MHP) introduces Power Pak Pudding. MHP’s Fit & Lean Power Pak Pudding is a shelf-stable dairy dessert loaded with 15 grams of protein (per 4.5-ounce cup) from a blend of milk protein isolate and soy protein isolate. At only 100 calories per single-serve cup, the product is sugar free, lactose free and gluten free. The product is all about being a delicious treat to help one lose weight and eat healthy. The product is sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame-potassium, which keeps sugar content at zero. The pudding comes in Dutch Chocolate and Vanilla varieties. For big appetites, there’s also an 8-ounce canned option that contains 30 grams of protein and 190 calories. For more information, link HERE.

	DECADENT DESSERT PUDDING (posted June 22, 2015) Land O’Lakes introduces Kozy Shack Indulgent Recipe Pudding. The new rich and creamy refrigerated dessert pudding comes in four packs of 3.75-ounce single-serve cups. There are four sophisticated flavors: Chocolate Truffle, Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel and Vanilla Bean. Each serving contains 190 to 200 calories, 7 to 9 grams of fat, 22 to 23 grams of sugar, depending on variety, along with 3 grams of protein. The product is made with simple, wholesome ingredients, such as reduced-fat milk, sugar and cream. The product made its debut at the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association expo in early June. This was less than a year after the company filed to trademark the brand Indulgent Recipe. The trademark was officially issued on March 10, 2015. For more information, link HERE.

	SINGLE-SERVE GREEK YOGURT DESSERT (posted May 27, 2015) Lakeview Farms offers Greek Yogurt & Gel Parfait. Sold in packs of four, each 3.5-ounce single-serve cup contains 90 calories, 0.5 grams of fat and 3 grams of protein. Varieties are Peach Mango, Raspberry and Strawberry. The parfaits consist of flavored gelatin squares stirred into Greek yogurt. Packages states that the desserts are made with natural color and flavor and that they are gluten free. For more information, link HERE.

	PREMIUM SINGLE-SERVE MOUSSE CUPS DISTRIBUTED IN FREEZER (posted April 23, 2015) Looka Patisserie is the retail division of San Francisco-based French Patisserie and now offers gourmet packaged dairy desserts. Based on 20 years of knowledge of the dessert category, the retail products are made in the same fashion as its foodservice line using only the highest quality ingredients, according to the company. The individual cup design offers a point of differentiation that is conveyed through the upscale graphics on the package that holds four cups, each a different flavor. They are: Cappuccino Chocolate (cappuccino cream and white chocolate mousse layers topped with a coffee bean) Crème Brulee Chocolate (crème brulee and milk chocolate mousse layers topped with crispy pearls of dark, milk and white chocolate) Lemon Mousse Lemon Curd (lemon curd and lemon mousse layers topped with crunchy crumble) White Chocolate Raspberry (white chocolate cream and raspberry mousse layers topped with shaved white chocolate) Each cup averages 2.8 ounces and contains 240 to 300 calories and 16 to 25 grams of fat, depending on variety. Each dessert is cradled in custom-made and proprietary packaging to ensure the integrity of each item. The packaging not only maintains the presentation of the products, but also safeguards the dessert moisture, textures and flavors from outside factors such as freezer burn and odors, according to the company. Though sold frozen, these desserts are intended to be served thawed. Directions instruct to defrost at room temperature for one hour or in cooler for three hours. For more information, link HERE.

	MINI RICE PUDDING POTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (posted February 12, 2015) U.K.’s Ambrosia Creamery introduces a dairy dessert designed for youngsters. The innovative mini pots are unique to the ambient desserts category. There are six pots per pack, with each 55-gram pot being the perfect size for small appetites, making them a great addition to kids’ lunch boxes, according to the company. The puddings are specially formulated with calcium and vitamin D to promote strong bone growth in children. They contain no preservatives, or artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners. Since their launch in 2014, mini rice pots have won a SIAL Innovation award and also received a silver medal at Mumsnet Family Friendly awards. The pots have a nine-month unopened, ambient shelf life, rendering them suitable for export. For more information, link HERE.

	CALORIE-CONTROLLED POURABLE CUSTARD (posted December 30, 2014) In South Africa, Woolworths offers a private-label dairy dessert for calorie-conscious consumers. Sold under its popular Slimmer’s Choice brand, this low-fat pourable custard is vanilla flavored. To keep calories and added sugars low, the custard is sweetened with sucralose. Each 125-milliliter serving contains 67 calories (282 kilojoules), 1.8 grams of fat, 4.2 grams of protein and 6.5 grams of sugar. The shelf-stable custard is sold in aseptic 1 liter recloseable boxes.

	GREEK YOGURT GETS LAYERED WITH INDULGENCE (posted September 29, 2014) The Dannon Company shows consumers that Greek yogurt can be an indulgent dairy snack. Oikos Chocolate On Top and Oikos Caramel On Top are a new format of the popular high-protein yogurt. Each 5.3-ounce cup is Greek yogurt topped with a dollop of smooth creamy chocolate or caramel. The chocolate varieties are Raspberry Truffle and Chocolate-Covered Strawberry. The caramel varieties are Bananas Foster and Caramel Macchiato. Even with the extra layer of indulgence, the dairy snacks still pack in the protein, with each single-serve container providing 10 grams. A serving also contains 210 calories and 4.5 grams of fat. For more information, visit www.oikosyogurt.com.

	FROM CANDY AISLE TO DAIRY CASE: ROLO EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION Nestlé’s Rolo candy is transformed into a layered dairy dessert. Swiss-based Nestle has offered Rolo Dairy Dessert in the U.K. and Australia, as well as select Asian and South American countries for some time, but it is new to countries such as The Netherlands and Germany. Designed to mimic the popular caramel-filled chocolate candy, this product is described as a chocolate dairy dessert on a layer of caramel-flavored sauce. It comes in 70-gram single-serve containers, in packs of either two or four. The product is about 42% whole milk and 12% milk chocolate, plus other ingredients. The recipe varies slightly by country, in order to meet local regulations and ingredient availability and preferences. The Dutch version contains 175 calories, 8.6 grams of fat and 2.3 grams of protein per 70-gram container.

	GREEK-STYLE DAIRY DESSERTS MADE WITH LIQUEUR (posted September 10, 2014) German retailer Lidl introduces private-label line of chilled desserts. New Eridanous Greek-style Desserts start with a base of cream and yogurt, followed by a layer of fruit and liqueur (2%). There are three varieties: Dates and Orange Liqueur, Fig and Orange Liqueur, and Strawberries and Orange Liqueur. The single-serve chilled desserts come in 135-gram clear plastic containers. A serving contains 275 calories, 12 grams of fat and 3 grams of protein. For more information, visit www.lidl.de.

	FIRST MAINSTREAM CRÈME FRAICHE ENTERS U.S. MARKETPLACE (posted July 15, 2014) Stonyfield debuted Petite Crème at the Summer Fancy Food Show. The organic yogurt leader has ditched the typical farm motifs and bright colors on its packages and instead is using a sleek, sophisticated black design on the cups of new Petite Crème. Formulated with the taste and nutritional preferences of today’s Greek yogurt consumer in mind, Petite Crème is a thick, yet silky low-fat, high-protein fresh cheese. Made with cheese cultures, Petite Crème is best described as crème fraîche. Sold in 5.3-ounce single-serve cups, a serving delivers 140 calories, 2.5 grams of fat and 10 grams of protein. Petite Crème comes in seven flavors: Belle Blueberry, La Vie en Strawberry, Mon Cherry Amour, Ooh LaLa Peach, Plain, Strawberry-Banana Menage and Vive La Vanilla For more information, visit www.stonyfield.com.

	REINVENTING DAIRY DESSERTS IN THE U.S. (posted June 23, 2014) Dannon brings a fresh twist to classic desserts with a new dairy case line. Dannon Creamery is a new brand of pudding- and cheesecake-inspired dairy desserts designed to give consumers a first-of-its-kind indulgent dairy dessert option. There’s nothing quite like Dannon Creamery available in the U.S. market today. Five cheesecake-inspired offerings, which have been reinvented using traditional Greek yogurt and topped with delicious fruit sauces, are complemented by three puddings, made with Grade A milk. The five cheesecake-inspired flavors are: blueberry, caramel, cherry, lemon and strawberry. The three pudding flavors are: dark chocolate, milk chocolate and vanilla. “This is another example of Dannon leading category growth and it’s not just another flavor or line extension. Dannon Creamery is the launch of a new category within dairy,” says Sergio Fuster, chief marketing officer. “Living well means enjoying the simple things, like a great dessert, and Dannon Creamery reimagines what indulgence in the dairy aisle can mean. Dessert is about never compromising on taste, and we have created a smart option for indulgence.” Dannon’s parent company, Danone, has tremendous expertise in dairy desserts, and Dannon’s R&D team spent months researching, developing and testing recipes to create a dessert proposition that is tailored to and satisfies the discerning expectations of Americans. “Our unique understanding of cultured dairy and our experience here and elsewhere in the world support the ambitious growth plans of our retail customers. We believe, in consultation with our retail customers, now is the time to expand into the dessert category. Expanding into the dessert market and evening day part is a necessary next step to continue to grow the dairy category,” says Fuster. Dannon Creamery is available nationwide beginning this Jul, in 5.3-ounce cups that have been specially designed to evoke the feeling of a dessert bowl. The suggested retail price is $1.69. For more information, visit www.dannon.com.

	PUDDING POUCHES DEBUT AS HEALTHY KIDS’ SNACK FOOD (posted June 17, 2014) Yabon Baby Corp., set to debut Sunny Yummy this July. The company, based in France, recently established an office in Miami, FL. This month the company acquired Nature’s Child, its partner of three years in producing Pudd’n Pouches. New Sunny Yummy is a healthier, fun snack product for children (and pudding lovers of all ages) that offers more protein and less sugar per serving than any other portable puddings, yet taste like a gourmet treat. Pudd’n Pouches and Sunny Yummy dairy pudding products are made from real foods--skim milk, real cocoa and other natural flavors--providing a significant percentage of the protein and calcium that growing kids need every day. Their main ingredient is at least 80% fresh skim milk. The grab-and-go products are low in fat and contain no artificial flavors, trans fatty acid or other unhealthy “short cuts,” according to the company. Shelf-stable for 14 months, both squeezable dairy pudding pouches require no refrigeration and no spoon to eat, making them perfect for lunch boxes, picnics, hiking or any time kids need a healthy, energizing snack. Sunny Yummy dairy pudding pouches come in four flavors--chocolate-caramel, cinnamon, lemon and vanilla--with strawberry coming soon. The average retail price for a Sunny Yummy pack (four pouches) is less than $3.99. For more information, visit www.sunnyyummy.com.

	QUARK AND YOGURT DAIRY DESSERT COMBO (posted May 22, 2014) Danone offers a better-for-you cheesecake dessert. In select European markets, one can now find a line of quark with yogurt dessert products from Groupe Danone. Danone Danio Special Citroen Cheesecake Kwark en Yoghurt translates to Lemon Cheesecake Quark and Yogurt. It starts with a base of about 40% creamy quark, to which fermented skim milk is added, along with 9% real lemon, 1.5% cookie pieces and real egg concentrate for a true cheesecake flavor. A 100-gram serving contains 110 calories and 3.1 grams of fat, making it a better-for-you option to satisfy cheesecake cravings. Other dessert concepts under the quark and yogurt Danone Special brand include White Chocolate with White Peach and Mango, Kiwi and Banana.

	PRIVATE-LABEL BETTER-FOR-YOU CUSTARD DEBUTS IN THE U.K. (posted January 23, 2014) U.K. retailer Tesco is launching a new range of healthy foods to help its customers lead healthier lifestyles in 2014. The new brand, Tesco Healthy Living, replaces Tesco Light Choices and Tesco Eat Live Enjoy. It aims to give customers an easy and even more appealing way to control the amount of salt, sugar and fats they eat, without compromising on flavor. The new range offers two options to suit customers’ needs: Healthy Living – Big on Taste, Lower in Calories – for those looking to lose weight. All products contain at least 30% fewer calories than the comparison product. Healthy Living – Beautifully Balanced – for those trying to maintain their weight or wanting to make healthier choices for themselves and their families. The Fresh Custard line is made with skimmed milk and sweetened with sucralose, keeping calories low, as well as fat and sugar grams. A 75-gram serving contains 47 calories, 2 grams of fat and 3 grams of sugar. The latter is inherent in milk (lactose). The custard comes in two container sizes: 300 and 500 grams. The product is designed to be consumed warm. Directions are provided for both microwave and stove top heating. The Healthy Living range includes more than 230 products, from bakery and ready meals to yogurts and healthy treats. About 85% of the whole Healthy Living range is new or improved. For more information, visit www.tesco.com.

	DUAL-COMPARTMENT RICE PUDDING WITH FRUIT (posted November 7, 2013) Germany’s Muller Dairy introduces a better-for-you dessert concept. Muller Milch Reis is a four variety line of rice pudding with a side of fruit. The fruit offerings are: Elderberry, Gooseberry, Rhubarb and Plum. Each 160-gram dual compartment pack contains about 170 calories, 3.4 grams of fat and 4.6 grams of protein. For more information, visit www.muellermilch.de.

	QUARK TO GO (posted October 9, 2013) Germany’s Lakomka fff GmbH introduces Quarki, a line of chocolate-covered quark bars. These refrigerated hand-held dairy desserts consist of a fresh quark filling that is enrobed in chocolate. There are six varieties: Chocolate Quark Chocolate Quark with a Strawberry Center Vanilla Quark Vanilla Quark with a Caramel Center Vanilla Quark with a Raspberry Center Vanilla Quark with a Strawberry Center According to the company, this is the first chocolate bar filled with naturally lean, high-in-protein quark. The refrigerated dairy dessert contains no artificial ingredients. A 35-gram bar is around 130 calories, with about 4.5 grams of protein and 8.5 grams of fat, making it a satiating snack that contains up to 60% fewer calories than conventional chocolate bars, and is rich in calcium and protein. For more information, visit www.quarki-lakomka.de.

	SINGLE-SERVE GREEK SNACK MOUSSE (posted September 5, 2013) Kemps is going Greek with a new line of mousse snacks. New Kemps Greek Snack Mousse comes in single-serve 4.77-ounce cups for on-the-go snacking. Based on reduced-fat milk and charged with whey protein concentrate and cultured skim milk, each single-serving contains an impressive 11 grams of protein—quite a lot for a refrigerated dairy dessert. A serving also contains a mere 2.5 to 3 grams of fat, depending on variety, along with 190 calories. There are four varieties: French Silk Chocolate, Key Lime Pie, Raspberries and Cream, and Strawberries and Cream. Product began shipping in early July and has a suggested retail price of $1.29. At the same time, the company also rolled out the country’s first Greek-style cottage cheeses, which can be viewed HERE, as well as a line of Greek yogurts, which can be viewed HERE. For more information, visit www.kemps.com

	GREEK YOGURT DESSERTS (posted August 21, 2013) Lakeview Farms introduces family-sized refrigerated desserts based that use Greek yogurt as the base ingredient. Pistachio Delight Dessert comes in a 12-ounce container and has a refrigerated shelflife of 60 days. It contains real pieces of chopped pistachio nuts. A half-cup serving contains 180 calories, 4.5 grams of fat and 2 grams of protein. Yogurt & Gel Parfait contains squares of strawberry-flavored gelatin. It comes in a 16-ounce container and has a refrigerated shelflife of 45 days. A half-cup serving contains 110 calories, 0.5 grams of fat and 4 grams of protein. Chocolate Mousse comes in an 8.5-ounce container and has a refrigerated shelflife of 32 days. It contains large chocolate flakes. A half-cup serving contains 180 calories, 10 grams of fat and 2 grams of protein. Cookies & Crème Mousse comes in an 8.5-ounce container and has a refrigerated shelflife of 32 days. As the name suggests, this desserts contains ample pieces of crushed cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies. A half-cup serving contains 200 calories, 10 grams of fat and 2 grams of protein. For more information, visit www.lakeviewfarms.com.

	READY-TO-EAT ARROZ CON LECHE (posted June 17, 2013) Kraft introduces ready-to-eat, Latino-inspired rice pudding. In efforts to appeal to the growing Hispanic population, Kraft Foods Group introduces two varieties—Cinnamon and Vanilla--of Jell-O brand Arroz Con Leche. Sold in the refrigerated dairy dessert section of the supermarket in four packs, each 3.6-ounce single-serve cup provides 110 calories and 3 grams of fat. Made with real milk (skim and cream), a single serving is a good source of calcium. The product launch was supported with a free-standing insert (FSI) on Sunday, June 9, with a coupon for 80 cents off two packages. The FSI appeared in English and Spanish newspapers across the country. For more information, visit www.jello.com.

	PHILADEPHIA INDULGENCE GETS REBRANDED AS SNACK DELIGHTS (posted May 28, 2013) Kraft Foods introduces Snack Delights, a sweet dippable and spreadable cream cheese line. Originally introduced on Valentine’s Day 2012 as Philadelphia Indulgence, this line of spreads combines cream cheese with other indulgent ingredients. One year later, the company phased out Philadelphia Indulgence. Many containers flagged stickers announcing “New Look Coming Soon.” That new look includes being rebranded as Philadelphia Snack Delights. Snack Delights come in five flavors: Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate, Cinnamon and Caramel. The product is now being positioned as a better-for-you sweet treat -- the perfect dip for pretzels and fresh fruit.

	MILK-BASED PUDDING IN POUCHES (posted March 21, 2013) The increasingly popular grab-and-go resealable pouch now contains pudding. Maverick Brands LLC is making milk-based pudding available in shelf-stable squeeze pouches. Produced in France specifically for the U.S. marketplace, new Pudd’n Pouches is positioned as a healthy snack targeted to kids. Sold in boxes of four 3-ounce pouches, varieties are: Banana, Chocolate and Vanilla. Each pouch contains 90 to 100 calories, and 2 to 4 grams of protein, depending on variety. For more information, visit www.puddnpouches.com.

	PUDDINGS GET MIXED UP (posted September 12, 2012) Jell-O Pudding Snacks now come with mix-ins for interactive snacking. Kraft Foods is test marketing this six-variety line of pudding on the bottom and flavorful inclusions attached in a dome top. The puddings are appropriately flavored to complement the topping and deliver the flavor of the characterizing dessert. Varieties, and their corresponding toppings, are: Banana Caramel Pie (caramel flavored bits and crust pieces) Birthday Cake (rainbow sprinkles) German Chocolate Cake (almonds, coconut and pecans) Oreo Dirt Cup (colored flower-shaped candy bits and crushed Oreo cookies) Strawberry Shortcake (strawberry-flavored dehydrated apple bits and shortcake cookie pieces) Turtle Sundae (almonds, chocolate chips and pecans) The desserts are sold in packs of two, with each 3.25-ounce cup containing 120 to 150 calories and 2.5 to 3.5 grams of fat, depending on variety.

	MILK-BASED S'MORES DESSERT IS LUNCH BOX READY (posted August 23, 2012) Kids’ lunch boxes will be a little more exciting this school year with new Jell-O S’more Pudding Snacks. Each 3.275-ounce clear plastic cup features equal-sized layers of chocolate pudding on the bottom and a combination of marshmallow cream and graham crackers on top. Labels tout that the refrigerated snack is “Made with Real Milk” and is a “Good Source of Calcium and Vitamin D.” Each cup contains 110 calories and 3 grams of fat. The product is sold in packs of four and six.

	OLD-FASHIONED SODA FLAVORS MAKE THEIR WAY INTO PUDDING (posted August 1, 2012) Everything old is new again! Enjoy the taste of old-fashioned soda shop novelty treats with a new twist in a convenient portable pudding cup. Kozy Shack Soda Shoppe Pudding comes in two flavors: Root Beer Float (an authentic, creamy mix of vanilla and root beer flavors) and Orange Cream Pop (a sumptuous blend of the taste of tangy orange and silky cream). Made with fresh milk and natural ingredients, Kozy Shack Soda Shoppe pudding is a memory come true. Each 3.75-ounce cup contains 110 calories. Six cups are sold in a refrigerated multi-pack for about $3.99. For more information, visit www.kozyshack.com.

	READY-TO-EAT PORRIDGE (posted May 21, 2012) RICEBLISS is a creamy brown rice porridge that can be enjoyed straight from the refrigerator or microwaved and consumed warm. It is sold in 5.5-ounce single-serve cups in the refrigerated dairy case—near the puddings. Porridge is a staple around the world, although it varies in flavor and preparation. While rice and water are its base in Asia, wheat or oat combined with milk serve as the key ingredients in Europe. RICEBLISS is essentially a hybrid of the two. RICEBLISS comes in four varieties: Cocoa; Coconut Acai & Chia; Corn; and Sweet Pea. A serving contains 110 to 170 calories, depending on variety. It is made with organic brown rice that is grown and milled at a third-generation family-owned farm in California. The porridge also includes soy milk and cultured skim milk. All the ingredients are pureed and slow-kettle cooked. For more information, visit www.ricebliss.com.

Dairy-Based Desserts and Other Products2012 - 2017(Frozen, Refrigerated and Shelf Stable)

Dairy-Based Desserts and Other Products
2012 - 2017
(Frozen, Refrigerated and Shelf Stable)