North America Ice Cream Market Size
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Study Period | 2017 - 2029 |
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Market Size (2024) | USD 23.18 Billion |
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Market Size (2029) | USD 26.52 Billion |
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Largest Share by Distribution Channel | Off-Trade |
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CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 2.73 % |
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Largest Share by Country | United States |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
North America Ice Cream Market Analysis
The North America Ice Cream Market size is estimated at 23.18 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 26.52 billion USD by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.73% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
23.18 Billion
Market Size in 2024 (USD)
26.52 Billion
Market Size in 2029 (USD)
2.04 %
CAGR (2017-2023)
2.73 %
CAGR (2024-2029)
Largest Market by Distribution Channel
92.59 %
value share, Off-Trade, 2023
The availability of a wide range of products with several brand options in ice cream products and the ease of free checkout and delivery options are aiding the market growth.
Largest Market by Country
82.10 %
value share, United States, 2023
The indulgence of ice cream consumption in the U.S. is due to the increased preference for sweet consumption with exotic flavors and premium ice creams capturing the space in the market.
Fastest-growing Market by Distribution Channel
2.74 %
Projected CAGR, Off-Trade, 2024-2029
The ease of shopping experience through online channel and increasing number of retailers presence among the off trade channels has become to be the major driver in the segment.
Fastest-growing Market by Country
3.27 %
Projected CAGR, Mexico, 2024-2029
The growing ice cream production is because of technological innovations, including steam power, mechanical refrigeration, the homogenizer and others has become the major facto in Mexico.
Leading Market Player
14.19 %
market share, Unilever PLC, 2022
Unilever Group gained a competitive edge over other players due to its extensive product portfolio with wider brand presence, along with its strategic moves toward innovation.
Increasing demand for live shopping experience among consumers is boosting the retailing business
- The distribution channel of the North American region is bifurcated into on-trade and off-trade retailing chambers. The off-trade segment witnessed a growth of 2.4% in 2022 compared with the previous year, 2021. The growth in off-trade channels is related to the shopping facility that it provides to its consumers. The supermarket and hypermarkets provide ice cream at different prices, which range from USD 4.84 and go up to more than USD 140. The easy availability of ice creams at different prices also surges the buying power of consumers. In addition to this, seeking the rising demand for ice cream and convenient shopping options among consumers, the off-trade retailing segment's retail value of the distribution channel sector is estimated to grow by 4.01% in 2025.
- After the COVID-19 outbreak, consumers have started preferring out-home consumption. As a result of this, the demand for the food chains segment and food service retailers increased by 2.4% in 2022. Some of the famous ice cream food service chains in the North American region are Baskin-Robbins, Ben and Jerry, etc. These retailers provide ice cream in different flavors, including chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, among others.
- In North America, online retailing sectors also witnessed growth in their retail value by 2.56% in 2022. These online retailers offer a wide range of products with varied ingredients, brands, flavors, etc. Online retailers are captivating the focus of consumers towards e-commerce shopping by offering them a variety of offers. Seeking quick buying options for ice cream, the consumption value of ice cream increased by 5.48% when compared to the preceding year, 2020.
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Strong availability of various flavors coupled with well penetrated retail channels market market to grow
- The ice cream industry in the North American region witnessed a growth of 2.40% in 2022 compared to 2021. It is anticipated to grow with the rising availability of a variety of flavors in this segment. In order to captivate the focus of consumers, manufacturers are selling ice cream in different formats, including low-fat and fat-free ice creams. This has led to an increased interest in ice cream products as people seek to maintain a healthy diet. Seeking the demand for ice cream products, the ice cream industry is expected to grow by 3.2% in 2024.
- In the North American region, the United States is dominating the ice cream industry. In 2022, the US held a share of 70.08%. In January 2023, there were 150,174 convenience stores operating in the United States, which was a rise of 1.5% from the 2022 store count. This helps consumers purchase ice cream products.
- Canada held a share of 18.85%. Texas has the most convenience stores, with 16,018 stores, which is followed by California, with 12,000 stores. Some of the famous stores in the North American region are Walmart, Amazon, Kroger, and Target, among others. These stores offer a wide variety of ice cream products in the market.
- Mexico held a share of 51.02%. In 2020, there were 33 supermarket chains, with 3,227 stores, 2,365 department stores, and 53,793 specialized stores throughout the country. Around 50% of the retail market is covered by informal establishments, such as mobile street vendors and open public markets. Ice cream products are also available at varied prices (low, medium, and high). The base selling price of packaged milk is USD 1.72, which goes as high as USD 50.5. The availability of these products at various price ranges promotes buying power among the population.
North America Ice Cream Market Trends
The availability of various flavors of ice cream products is one of the factors driving consumption in North America
- The ice cream segment is gaining significant popularity among consumers in the North American region, primarily due to the availability of a wide range of flavors. Popular flavors include chocolate, cookies and cream, vanilla, and strawberry. The vanilla flavor is preferred by 36.87% of consumers, while chocolate is preferred by 25.42% of the population. In 2022, the segment witnessed a growth of 7.6% compared to 2021. On average, an American consumes approximately 10 kg of ice cream and related frozen desserts per year. Regular ice cream is the most popular category of frozen desserts.
- The total milk solids component of ice cream includes both fat and other solids. These milk solids include the protein and lactose levels in milk and range from 9% to 12% in ice cream. This has resulted in a rise in per capita consumption over the years, which increased by 2.21% from 2020 to 2023. In Mexico, the forecast for milk production in 2023 is 13.42 million metric tons (MMT), a growth of 2% from 2022, as producers continue to thrive despite both high domestic inflation and feed prices.
- In North America, ice creams are available at a price ranging from USD 4.97 to more than USD 87.2. In Mexico, the average price for fluid milk paid on the farm was MXN 7.80 (USD 0.39) per liter as of June 2022. This price reflects a 1.3% increase compared to the previous month and a 12.6% increase compared to June 2021. The wholesale price of milk in Mexico was MXN 17.64 (USD 0.88) per liter, representing a 1.6% increase compared to May 2021 and a 14.5% increase compared to the previous year. The average price paid by consumers is currently MXN 22.02 (USD 1.1) per liter, showing a 0.22% increase compared to May 2022 and a 9.6% increase compared to June 2021.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- Rising number of milk pounds per cow coupling with rising dairy exports is driving milk production in North America
North America Ice Cream Industry Overview
The North America Ice Cream Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 32.72%. The major players in this market are Blue Bell Creameries LP, Froneri International Limited, Tillamook CCA, Unilever PLC and Wells Enterprises Inc. (sorted alphabetically).
North America Ice Cream Market Leaders
Blue Bell Creameries LP
Froneri International Limited
Tillamook CCA
Unilever PLC
Wells Enterprises Inc.
Other important companies include Agropur Dairy Cooperative, Arla Foods amba, Chapman's, Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., Turkey Hill Dairy, Yasso Inc..
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.
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North America Ice Cream Market News
- October 2022: Unilever partnered with ASAP for the delivery of its ice cream products. As per the partnership, ASAP will also deliver ice cream and treats from Unilever's virtual storefront, The Ice Cream Shop.
- October 2022: Blue Ribbon's Street range launched three new two-liter tubs, each featuring two flavors. The range includes chocolate affair, caramel hokey pokey, and velvety caramel.
- September 2022: Blue Bell launched a new Salted Caramel Brownie ice cream flavor. The flavor is a creamy vanilla ice cream combined with luscious chocolate brownies and a salted caramel swirl.
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North America Ice Cream Market Report - Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS
2. REPORT OFFERS
3. INTRODUCTION
- 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
- 3.2 Scope of the Study
- 3.3 Research Methodology
4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
- 4.1 Per Capita Consumption
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4.2 Raw Material/commodity Production
- 4.2.1 Milk
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4.3 Regulatory Framework
- 4.3.1 Canada
- 4.3.2 Mexico
- 4.3.3 United States
- 4.4 Value Chain & Distribution Channel Analysis
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2029 and analysis of growth prospects)
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5.1 Distribution Channel
- 5.1.1 Off-Trade
- 5.1.1.1 By Sub Distribution Channels
- 5.1.1.1.1 Convenience Stores
- 5.1.1.1.2 Online Retail
- 5.1.1.1.3 Specialist Retailers
- 5.1.1.1.4 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- 5.1.1.1.5 Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.)
- 5.1.2 On-Trade
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5.2 Country
- 5.2.1 Canada
- 5.2.2 Mexico
- 5.2.3 United States
- 5.2.4 Rest of North America
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
- 6.3 Company Landscape
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6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global Level Overview, Market Level Overview, Core Business Segments, Financials, Headcount, Key Information, Market Rank, Market Share, Products and Services, and Analysis of Recent Developments).
- 6.4.1 Agropur Dairy Cooperative
- 6.4.2 Arla Foods amba
- 6.4.3 Blue Bell Creameries LP
- 6.4.4 Chapman's
- 6.4.5 Froneri International Limited
- 6.4.6 Prairie Farms Dairy Inc.
- 6.4.7 Tillamook CCA
- 6.4.8 Turkey Hill Dairy
- 6.4.9 Unilever PLC
- 6.4.10 Wells Enterprises Inc.
- 6.4.11 Yasso Inc.
7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR DAIRY AND DAIRY ALTERNATIVE CEOS
8. APPENDIX
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8.1 Global Overview
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
- 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
- 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
- 8.2 Sources & References
- 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
- 8.4 Primary Insights
- 8.5 Data Pack
- 8.6 Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
- Figure 1:
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION OF ICE CREAM, KG, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- PRODUCTION OF MILK, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2021
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM, METRIC TONNES, BY NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM, USD MN, BY NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 10:
- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 11:
- VOLUME SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY SUB DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA CONVENIENCE STORES, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA ONLINE RETAIL, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA SPECIALIST RETAILERS, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA SUPERMARKETS AND HYPERMARKETS, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA OTHERS (WAREHOUSE CLUBS, GAS STATIONS, ETC.), USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET SOLD VIA ON-TRADE, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET BY COUNTRY, METRIC TONNES, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET BY COUNTRY, USD MN, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, BY COUNTRY , %, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, CANADA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, CANADA, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, MEXICO, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, MEXICO, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, UNITED STATES, 2017 - 2029
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- VOLUME OF ICE CREAM MARKET, METRIC TONNES, REST OF NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE OF ICE CREAM MARKET, USD MN, REST OF NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 37:
- MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
- Figure 38:
- MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, NORTH AMERICA, 2017 - 2029
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- VALUE SHARE OF MAJOR PLAYERS, %, NORTH AMERICA, 2022
North America Ice Cream Industry Segmentation
Off-Trade, On-Trade are covered as segments by Distribution Channel. Canada, Mexico, United States are covered as segments by Country.
- The distribution channel of the North American region is bifurcated into on-trade and off-trade retailing chambers. The off-trade segment witnessed a growth of 2.4% in 2022 compared with the previous year, 2021. The growth in off-trade channels is related to the shopping facility that it provides to its consumers. The supermarket and hypermarkets provide ice cream at different prices, which range from USD 4.84 and go up to more than USD 140. The easy availability of ice creams at different prices also surges the buying power of consumers. In addition to this, seeking the rising demand for ice cream and convenient shopping options among consumers, the off-trade retailing segment's retail value of the distribution channel sector is estimated to grow by 4.01% in 2025.
- After the COVID-19 outbreak, consumers have started preferring out-home consumption. As a result of this, the demand for the food chains segment and food service retailers increased by 2.4% in 2022. Some of the famous ice cream food service chains in the North American region are Baskin-Robbins, Ben and Jerry, etc. These retailers provide ice cream in different flavors, including chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, among others.
- In North America, online retailing sectors also witnessed growth in their retail value by 2.56% in 2022. These online retailers offer a wide range of products with varied ingredients, brands, flavors, etc. Online retailers are captivating the focus of consumers towards e-commerce shopping by offering them a variety of offers. Seeking quick buying options for ice cream, the consumption value of ice cream increased by 5.48% when compared to the preceding year, 2020.
| Distribution Channel | Off-Trade | By Sub Distribution Channels | Convenience Stores |
| Online Retail | |||
| Specialist Retailers | |||
| Supermarkets and Hypermarkets | |||
| Others (Warehouse clubs, gas stations, etc.) | |||
| Distribution Channel | On-Trade | ||
| Country | Canada | ||
| Mexico | |||
| United States | |||
| Rest of North America |
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Market Definition
- Butter - Butter is a yellow-to-white solid emulsion of fat globules, water, and inorganic salts produced by churning the cream from cows’ milk
- Dairy - Dairy product include milk and any of the foods made from milk, including butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and condensed and dried milk.
- Frozen Desserts - Frozen dairy dessert means and includes products containing milk or cream and other ingredients which are frozen or semi-frozen prior to consumption, such as ice milk or sherbet, including frozen dairy desserts for special dietary purposes, and sorbet
- Sour Milk Drinks - Sour milk is thick, curdled milk, with a sour taste, obtained from the fermentation of milk. Sour milk drinks such as kefir, laban, buttermilk have been considered in the study
| Keyword | Definition |
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| Cultured Butter | Cultured butter is prepared by having the raw butter go through chemical processing and has been added with certain emulsifiers and foreign ingredients. |
| Uncultured Butter | This type of butter is one which has not been processed in any way |
| Natural Cheese | The type of cheese in its most natural form. It is made from natural and simple products and ingredients, including fresh and natural salts, natural colors, enzymes, and high-quality milk. |
| Processed Cheese | Processed cheese undergoes the same processes as natural cheese; however, it requires more steps and many different forms of ingredients. Making processed cheese involves melting natural cheese, emulsifying it, and adding preservatives and other artificial ingredients or colorings. |
| Single Cream | Single cream contains around 18% fat. It’s a single layer of cream that appears over boiled milk. |
| Double Cream | Double cream contains 48% fat, more than double the amount of fat of single cream. It’s heavier and thicker than single cream |
| Whipping Cream | This has a much higher fat percentage than single cream (36%). Used to top cakes, pies, and puddings and as a thickener for sauces, soups, and fillings. |
| Frozen Desserts | Desserts that are meant to be eaten in frozen condition. E.g., sherbets, sorbets, frozen yogurts |
| UHT Milk (Ultra-high temperature milk) | Milk heated at a very high temperature. Ultra-high-temperature processing (UHT) of milk involves heating for 1–8 sec at 135–154°C. which kills the spore-forming pathogenic microorganism, resulting in a product with a shelf-life of several months. |
| Non-dairy butter/Plant-based butter | Butter made from plant-derived oil such as coconut, palm, etc. |
| Non-dairy Yogurt | Yogurt made from typically made from nuts, like almonds, cashews, coconuts, and even other foods like soybeans, plantains, oats, and peas |
| On-trade | It refers to restaurants, QSRs, and bars. |
| Off-trade | It refers to supermarkets, hypermarkets, on-line channels, etc. |
| Neufchatel cheese | One of the oldest kinds of cheese in France. It is a soft, slightly crumbly, mold-ripened, bloomy-rind cheese made in the Neufchâtel-en-Bray region of Normandy. |
| Flexitarian | It refers to a consumer preferring a semi-vegetarian diet, that is centered on plant foods with limited or occasional inclusion of meat. |
| Lactose Intolerance | Lactose intolerance is a reaction in digestive system to lactose, the sugar in milk. It causes uncomfortable symptoms in response to the consumption of dairy products. |
| Cream Cheese | Cream cheese is a soft and creamy fresh cheese with a tangy taste made from milk and cream. |
| Sorbets | Sorbet is a frozen dessert made using ice combined with fruit juice, fruit purée, or other ingredients, such as wine, liqueur, or honey. |
| Sherbet | Sherbet is a sweetened frozen dessert made with fruit and some sort of dairy product such as milk or cream. |
| Shelf stable | Foods that can be safely stored at room temperature, or "on the shelf," for at least one year and do not have to be cooked or refrigerated to eat safely. |
| DSD | Direct Store Delivery is the process in supply chain management wherein the product is delivered from manufacturing plant directly to the retailer. |
| OU Kosher | Orthodox Union Kosher is a kosher certification agency based in New York City. |
| Gelato | Gelato is a frozen creamy dessert made with milk, heavy cream and sugar. |
| Grass-fed Cows | Grass-fed cows are allowed to graze in pastures, where they eat a variety of grasses and clover. |
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