While so much product development news has focused on allergens, intolerance and plant-based diets, the dairy industry and its many categories are addressing key trends.
Confections and snacks compete for the same share-of-stomach, but are considered separate categories. 2016 saw the lines between the two areas blur as confection innovation picked up taste, texture, and ingredient cues from snacks.
Increased production to meet the growing need for infant formulas, medical nutrition products and nutritional drinks
February 9, 2017
Currently, the Wisconsin factories are used to manufacture more than 200 products including infant formulas (e.g. Gerber® Good Start®), medical nutrition products (e.g. Peptamen®) as well as and nutritional drinks (e.g. Boost®).
Nestle will manufacture and distribute the new products under the Hostess brands
February 3, 2017
Hostess Brands, LLC is collaborating with Nestle Dreyer’s Ice Cream Company to launch Hostess Frozen Novelties and Ice Cream. The parties have entered a license agreement through which Nestle will manufacture and distribute the new products under the Hostess brands.
Based on research and after assuring safety, Gerber has made probiotics a key ingredient in all Gerber® Good Start® milk-based powder formulas
October 21, 2016
Early childhood nutrition company Gerber announced a line of infant formulas with probiotics, making it the only brand to offer probiotics in all milk-based powder formulas.
The new flavored milk beverage is made with 23 grams of protein and delivers taste along with a heightened nutritional profile
October 7, 2016
NESTLÉ NESQUIK introduced Protein Plus, a new product line for adults young at heart who desire the taste of chocolate milk, but want more protein in their daily diets.
The Prepared Foods New Products Conference is the food & beverage industry’s premier event for gaining valuable insights into global new product introductions
August 29, 2016
Design thinking plays such a critical role in new product development and a finished product’s success, and packaging plays a critical role.