Other Dairy Products


  • FRIENDSHIP DAIRIES TAKES ITS COTTAGE CHEESE TO THE STREETS (posted May 7, 2013)
  • Friendship Dairies debuts its first food truck, serving up a menu of on-the-go cottage cheese creations.
  • From the beginning of May through June 4th, a new food truck is rolling out across the New York City metro area offering a free menu of Friendship protein-packed, on-the-go cottage cheese creations.
  • Friendship’s truck will announce locations via Facebook and Twitter that hungry fans can track at facebook.com/friendshipdairies and follow on Twitter at @FriendshipDairy.  
  • Today, Tuesday, May 7th, celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito is serving up his special Friendship Apple Pie Smoothie created with 1% Low Fat Friendship Cottage Cheese for the food truck launch.  
  • DiSpirito is passionate about following healthy lifestyle choices and for the past seven years has been on a mission to prove that healthy and delicious are not mutually exclusive.
  • Both Friendship and DiSpirito are dedicated to showcasing the versatility and great taste of all-natural, low-calorie cottage cheese and re-introduce people to all of its culinary wonderments.
  • Throughout the month at sampling venues, Friendship’s food truck will offer free 5-ounce cups of Friendship Fit to Go 1% Low Fat, 1% Low Fat Pineapple and 4% Regular Cottage Cheese.
  • Samplers can add a variety of featured mix-ins, such as Instant Wasabi (crispy onions and wasabi peas) or Granola Glee (granola, dried cranberries, pumpkins seeds and maple syrup).
  • The creative mix-ins highlight how easy it is to turn a wholesome snack into a delightful treat.
  • Friendship’s truck features its iconic white dove on a blue background, with the Fit To Go logo, so it is easy for consumers to spot.
  • For more information, visit www.friendshipdairies.com.

  • CHEESY TAPENADE (posted April 4, 2013)
  • Olives and cheese make a great couple!
  • Sugar Brook Farms, marketers of the Kelly’s Kitchen gourmet cheese product line, is showing consumers tapenade does not need to be just olives.
  • There are four varieties in the new spread line:
  • Traditional Tapenade with Feta (kalamata olives, green olives, capers, garlic and parsley in olive oil)
  • Mediterranean Tapenade with Goat (Peppadews, black olives, goat cheese, garlic and parsley in olive oil)
  • Spanish Tapenade with Roth GranQueso (roasted tomatoes, kalamata and black olives, Roth Gran Queso, and spices in olive oil)
  • Italian Tapenade with Parmesan (pepperoncini, sweet peppers, green and black olives, Parmesan cheese, garlic and basil in olive oil).
  • Cheesemaker Kelly Longseth says the ingredients and texture make her tapenades unique. “Our ingredients are chopped, not blended to a paste like some current products available,” she says. “They have a 90-day shelf live from time of production.”
  • The product comes in entertaining-ready clear 6-ounce containers.
  • For more information, visit http://sugarbrookfarms.net/kellys-kitchen/

  • 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.


  • LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE DAIRY CREAMER (posted Feb. 28, 2013)
  • Who said you can’t have dessert for breakfast?  
  • Nestlé’s Coffee-mate is introducing an indulgent new addition to its lineup of all-natural dairy creamers: Natural Bliss Low-fat Chocolate.
  • With just 20 calories and 1 gram of fat per 1-tablespoon serving, Natural Bliss Low-fat Chocolate adds a creamy cocoa touch to a cup of coffee, without the sugar rush.
  • This new decadent delight is made with only milk, cream, a touch of sugar and pure natural flavor.
  • Other flavors in the Natural Bliss line include Vanilla, Sweet Cream, Caramel and Low-fat Vanilla.
  • The suggested retail price for a 16-ounce bottle is $2.69.
  • For more information, visit www.coffee-mate.com.

  • GERMAN-STYLE QUARK HITS U.S. MARKET (posted December 11, 2012)
  • Quark by elli is a new, fresh, German-style soft cheese, similar to cottage cheese but with a smoother and creamier texture, and offering a milder taste than Greek yogurt.
  • elli answers a growing need for an all-natural, nutrient-dense source of protein and calcium, without the added sodium found in cottage cheese or high sugar content of some yogurts.
  • elli can be enjoyed straight out of the cup or be used as an ingredient to create sweet and savory recipes that often call for cottage cheese, cream cheese, ranch dressing or yogurt.
  • The new nonfat product, which rolls out this month, comes in four flavors--Lemon, Pineapple, Red Velvet and Strawberry—plus plain.
  • The single-serve 5.3-ounce cups contain 14 to 17 grams of protein and 80 to 90 calories, depending on variety.
  • Sweetened with a proprietary blend of two all-natural, zero calorie sweeteners--stevia and erythritol—the company is able to keep calories low, as well as sugar (5 grams) and carbohydrate (less than 10 grams) content.
  • For more information, visit http://elliquark.com/
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  • PRIVATE-LABEL YOGURT-BASED REFRIGERATED DRESSINGS (posted November 14, 2012)
  • The Safeway supermarket chain now offers a line of private-label yogurt-based dressings under its new Safeway Kitchens brand.
  • The line, which requires refrigeration and is merchandised in the produce department, includes three varieties: Creamy Blue, Creamy Caesar and Creamy Ranch.
  • With yogurt as the base ingredient, the perception is that the condiment should have a better-for-you nutrition profile, yet a 2-tablespoon serving contains 70 to 90 calories, and 6 to 8 grams of fat, depending on variety.
  • The retailer previously marketed a line of yogurt-based dressings under its Eating Right label. These dressings had about a third fewer calories and half the fat.
  • A 12-ounce plastic bottle sells for $3.99.
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  • FOR THE LOVE OF DAIRY (posted September 28, 2012)
  • Read the September 28, 2012 BLOG for inspiration and words that reaffirm why you work in the dairy industry.
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  • COTTAGE CHEESE: AN EXCELLENT SOURCE OF PROTEIN (posted September 11, 2012)
  • HP Hood LLC is promoting its cottage cheese as an “Excellent Source of Protein,” with call-outs prominent on front display panels.
  • The company claims that a half-cup serving of its 4% milkfat chive variety has 85% less sugar and 117% more protein than a 6-ounce serving of regular low-fat yogurt.
  • A serving of the chive variety contains 120 calories, 13 grams of protein and a mere 4 grams of sugar.
  • The chive variety, as well as the 4% milkfat pineapple variety, are now both available in multi-serving 24-ounce tubs.
  • For more information, visit www.hood.com.
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  • READ ABOUT DAIRY'S ROLE IN THE MEATLESS MONDAY MOVEMENT IN THE AUGUST 24, 2012 BLOG.
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  • READ ABOUT SUSTAINABLE DAIRY IN FOODSERVICE IN THE AUGUST 3, 2012, BLOG
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  • OLD-FASHIONED SODA FLAVORS MAKE THEIR WAY INTO PUDDING (posted Aug. 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.
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  • COTTAGE CHEESE: THE ORIGINAL HIGH-PROTEIN CULTURED DAIRY PRODUCT (posted July 20, 2012)
  • Cottage cheese is poised for a comeback thanks to its inherent high-protein content and ability to complement both sweet and savory flavors, enabling it to be an appetizer, snack, meal or dessert.
  • Read about this on my July 20, 2012 BLOG.
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  • MAKING DAIRY PART OF KIDS' MEALS (posted July 17, 2012)
  • Ready Pac Foods, Inc., in conjunction with Disney Consumer Products, is rolling out a line of innovative Disney-themed Ready Pac Cool Cuts brand Mini-Meals and Salads formulated specifically for kids 6 to 12-years old. Dairy is an important component of most of the offerings.
  • At a time when kids’ nutrition, both in and away from home, is in the spotlight, Ready Pac is providing a selection of great-tasting foods that meet the strict Disney nutrition guidelines and encourages kids to eat better by making nutritional foods fun and appealing.
  • Each item was developed specifically for kids’ tastes and preferences. In addition, a Disney character was matched to each item based on the character’s personality. Inside kids will find a “fun factor” that matches the Disney character on the label, such as a sticker or temporary tattoo.
  • Each salad contains flavors and textures that are on target with culinary trends. There are four varieties:
  • Pizza Salad (featuring characters from Phineas and Ferb): romaine lettuce, pizza ranch dressing, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, pizza flatbread chips, mini turkey pepperoni
  • Taco Salad (featuring characters from Disney Pixar’s Cars): romaine lettuce, salsa ranch dressing, chili lime chicken breast, fire-roasted corn, black beans, tri-color tortilla strips, shredded carrots
  • Caesar Salad (featuring stars from Shake iT Up): romaine lettuce, yogurt Caesar dressing, roasted chicken breast, dried fruit blend, parmesan-style cheese, multigrain Caesar croutons
  • Harvest Salad (featuring characters from Phineas and Ferb): iceberg and romaine lettuces, fat-free ranch dressing, smoked turkey breast, fresh apples, pretzels, carrots
  • All mini-meals combine the ingredients kids long for in a portion-controlled format that fits perfectly with their on-the-go lifestyle. There are four varieties:
  • Apples, Ham & Yogurt (featuring characters from Disney Princess): red and green apples, smoked ham, vanilla-flavored yogurt, string cheese bites
  • Pizza Bites (featuring characters from Disney Pixar’s Cars): mini flat bread, pizza sauce, dried tart cherries, mini turkey pepperoni, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Turkey, Crackers & Cheese (featuring characters from Mickey Mouse & Friends): smoked turkey breast, carrots, grapes, wheat crackers, Colby jack cheese
  • Veggies, Chicken & Pretzels (featuring characters from Phineas and Ferb): carrots, chicken nuggets, ranch dip, broccoli florets, pretzels
  • All items are scheduled to start shipping on August 1, 2012, and will be available at traditional grocery stores and other club and mass merchandise stores where fresh produce is sold.
  • Compared with other similarly targeted kids’ products in the market, the Disney-themed Ready Pac Cool Cuts items have up to four times fewer calories and 12 times less fat per serving. They are also a great value when compared to lunches and snacks purchased at restaurants for kids.
  • Building on its landmark nutrition guidelines established in 2006, The Walt Disney Company recently renewed its’ commitment to children’s health and wellness on June 5th, 2012 with new standards for food advertising on programming targeting kids and families.
  • Disney’s Nutritional Guidelines are intended to give parents and kids more nutritious eating options. The guidelines are derived from U.S. government-recommended dietary guidelines with the input of top child health experts.
  • For more information, visit www.readypac.com.
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  • DO YOU NEED A SIDE JOB? (posted June 22, 2012)
  • Savvy dairy products marketers recognize the value in getting their brand in front of potential customers every possible moment. This often includes the most unlikely foodservice situations, such as the “on-board for purchase snack box” available on most flights over two hours, as well as hotel breakfast buffets and even Starbucks’ a la carte self-serve case.
  • There’s a growing opportunity in both foodservice and retail in the category of pre-made salads and snacking kits. Read about this business boom in an article I recently wrote for Food Business News.
  • With that, I’ve always thought that bulk yogurt suppliers missed an opportunity with the increasingly popular hand-made fruit and yogurt parfait by not touting the brand of yogurt on these containers. Maybe that comes in the form of a sticker that also offers other information, such as the nutritionals or the “sell by date.” Dairies can do that with the next generation of pre-made salads and snack kits. Salad dressing manufacturers do it. So why can’t the packet of cheddar shreds or the yogurt for apple dipping come in a branded package?
  • The Food Business News article describes a new type of package that allows supermarkets to put together their own kits. This is probably the first of many such package innovations that will fuel the growth of this category. Now is the time to start thinking about how your products can be a side or accompaniment to such convenience foods.