Cheese Meets Consumer Need for Flavorful, On-The-Go Protein
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Volume 36 June 3, 2016 Number 20 Cheese meets consumer need Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! for fl avorful, on-the-go protein By Alyssa Mitchell Packaged Facts notes that Institute of Food Technologists consumer tastes have evolved, today’s busy consumers de- Conference, noting the proto- there has been innovation INSIDE MADISON, Wis. — With the mand convenience, and manu- types incorporate U.S. dairy in fl avor profi les for String, explosion of the snacking trend facturers continue to offer proteins, cheese, yogurt and including smoked, jalapeño ✦ Pacifi c Gold Creamery at retail and foodservice, chee- products and packaging that permeate. The prototypes will and other varieties including focuses on non-GMO, semakers have an opportunity are easy to use and store, and focus on trends including “pro- reduced-fat String cheese and specialty cheeses. to fill increasing consumer are portable. (For more on this tein throughout the day,” noting “twist” String cheese. Organic For details, see page 9. demand for on-the-go protein study, see our coverage on page consumers look for snack items is another category of growth, sources, offering a pleasing fl a- 68 of this issue.) to increase their protein intake and the company offers organic ✦ In the Spotlight: IDDBA vor experience in convenient, What’s in Store, an annual between meals, and even use String as well, he adds. refl ects on growth, looks individual-sized packaging. trends research report pub- them as meal replacers. Eric Baker, director of to key market infl uencers. A recent report from market lished by the International “Higher-protein foods with sales and marketing at Baker For details, see page 10. research publisher Packaged Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association, a clean label and in snackable Cheese, notes the company ✦ CMN Exclusive: Facts shows that America’s notes that on-the-go takeout op- sizes remain top priorities also is seeing growth in the ‘Key Players’ — Our annual love of cheese, combined with tions from the deli/cheese cen- when consumers make food foodservice sector, with String profi le of who’s who snacking trends and wider ter present new opportunities and beverage purchasing deci- offered as a healthy grab-and- in the cheese business. availability of quality cheese to increase specialty cheese sions,” USDEC says. go snack option at schools and at affordable prices, was a sales and consumer discovery Baker Cheese, St. Cloud, in hospitals. For details, see pages 21-62. primary catalyst for growth of new cheeses. Wisconsin, has been in the Consumer demand for con- ✦ U.S. organic dairy sales in the natural and specialty “There’s no doubt that single-serve snack business for venience in the snacking valued at $6 billion. cheese market to sales of $17 breakfast consisting of dairy is years. The company is one of the trend is leading the company For details, see page 64. billion in 2015. a growth trend at retail,” Jim leading U.S. producers of String to explore bite-size, on-the-go Dimataris, director of proces- cheese, a classic on-the-go packaging as well, he adds. sor relations for the California protein source that continues Winona Foods, Green Bay, Milk Advisory Board, says in to see demand growth, says Wisconsin, has several inno- What’s in Store. “We see cheese Brian Baker, president, Baker vative offerings for on-the-go and other dairy items being Cheese. consumers, says Kaitlin Kane, Our Exclusive Annual Profile of Who’s Who in the Cheese Business used in deli departments and “String cheese is a single- regional sales and marketing coffee venues to make easy, serve snack in its natural form,” manager, Winona Foods. By the staff of Cheese Market News on-the-go options like breakfast Brian Baker says. “The snack “Taking the lead in our sandwiches, muffi ns and even cheese category is growing snacking product basket is Snack cheese innovations, unique fl avor developments and creative smoothies due to their quick tremendously, and we don’t our Alejandro On the Go Snack new uses for dairy proteins — these are just some of the latest dairy preparation, portability and see that slowing anytime soon. Packs,” she says. industry efforts you will fi nd highlighted in Cheese Market News’ high protein content.” String was one of the fi rst grab- Winona Foods offers three “2016 Key Players.” Meanwhile, the U.S. Dairy and-go snack cheeses on the dipping varieties: Cheddar, Each year “Key Players” provides an inside look into what nearly Export Council (USDEC) re- market and has been a staple Jalapeno Cheese and Salsa. 50 noteworthy cheese companies are doing to increase dairy sales. cently shared three prototypes in the marketplace for years.” The 12/3-1.6 ounce cups come “Key Players” is not a ranking of the nation’s largest cheese compa- it will feature at the upcoming Brian Baker notes that as Turn to SNACK, page 18 a nies, but we do provide production and sales data whenever possible because we know these are important to a full understanding of a company. This year’s Key Players’ celebrates the successes of cheese companies both large and small. All of the companies profi led are Foremost, DFA, MMPA look Total U.S. cheese making important and distinct contributions to the growth of the production rises dairy industry as a whole, whether that means crafting an award- to partner on Michigan plant winning cheese, developing new packaging styles, inventing new in April vs. 2015 uses for dairy ingredients or growing production capacity to cater NOVI, Mich. — Thee farmer-owned dairy cooperatives — Fore- to customers’ needs. most Farms USA, Baraboo, Wisconsin; Dairy Farmers of America WASHINGTON — Total While each profi le within “Key Players” provides insight into a (DFA), Kansas City, Missouri; and Michigan Milk Producers As- U.S. cheese production, specifi c company, in its entirety “Key Players” provides a snapshot sociation (MMPA), Novi, Michigan — this week announced they excluding cottage cheese, of the industry that produced a record 11.84 billion pounds of cheese have committed to exploring joint ownership and operation of a was 991.7 million pounds in in the United States in 2015. The industry’s companies continue major cheese processing plant in Michigan. All three co-ops have April, up 1.4 percent from to innovate, invest in their employees and develop new marketing farmer-members located in the state. April 2015’s 977.7 million programs across multiple channels to best reach consumers. And, The decision is driven by the growing milk supply in Michigan, pounds, according to data as in years past, in “Key Players” you will learn about the latest in the lack of available processing capacity in the region, market released Thursday by USDA’s industry acquisitions, plant expansions, sustainability efforts, food accessibility and transportation benefi ts. The cooperatives have National Agricultural Sta- safety certifi cations, contest awards and much more. not yet determined if they will build a new plant or purchase an tistics Service (NASS). (All To fi nd out more about the profi led companies’ latest achievements existing plant, but they are committed to making a joint invest- fi gures are rounded. Please and where they are headed, please read on. ment in processing capacity in the state. see CMN’s Dairy Production “Michigan dairy producers own some of the most progressive and chart on page 19.) a Turn to KEY PLAYERS, page 21 Turn to MICHIGAN, page 19 a Turn to NASS, page 19 a © 2016 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — This is Cheese Market News’ E-subscription and may not be forwarded to anyone other than the intended paid subscriber without the express permission of Cheese Market News (For more information, contact [email protected]) 2 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — June 3, 2016 MARKET INDICATORS Chicago Mercantile Exchange CHEESE FUTURES* for the week ending June 2, 2016 Cash prices for the week ended June 3, 2016 (Listings for each day by month, settling price and open interest) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday May 30 May 31 June 1 June 2 June 3 Fri., May 27 Mon., May 30 Tues., May 31 Wed., June 1 Thurs., June 2 MAY16 1.413 4,054 1.413 4,054 1.414 4,054 1.410 4,802 Cheese Barrels JUN16 1.416 4,176 1.416 4,206 1.421 4,212 1.437 4,220 Price $1.4200 $1.4050 $1.4300 $1.4450 JUL16 1.440 4,117 1.427 4,194 1.435 4,271 1.475 4,275 Change Markets -2 -1 1/2 +2 1/2 +1 1/2 AUG16 1.509 3,936 1.492 3,999 1.503 4,085 1.540 4,103 Closed SEP16 1.573 3,532 1.566 3,566 1.566 3,618 1.592 3,622 Cheese 40-lb. Blocks OCT16 1.600 3,043 1.595 3,053 1.603 3,101 1.617 3,098 Price NOV16 1.607 3,291 Markets 1.607 3,296 1.605 3,326 1.619 3,346 $1.3700 $1.3625 $1.3950 $1.4400 DEC16 1.615 2,984 Closed 1.614 2,989 1.613 3,034 1.617 3,043 Change -1 -3/4 +3 1/4 +4 1/2 JAN17 1.617 861 1.620 864 1.620 864 1.627 860 FEB17 1.629 806 1.630 812 1.630 812 1.630 816 Weekly average (May 30-June 3): Barrels: $1.4250(+.0220); 40-lb. Blocks: $1.3919(+.0399). MAR17 1.638 740 1.639 740 1.639 746 1.645 746 Weekly ave.