Diamond Crystal Brands and Lakeland Dairies came together to launch Milk In A Stick, a line of clean coffee creamer products that are made with just one ingredient—100% pure milk. These additive-free, shelf-stable coffee creamers are packaged in portion-controlled stick sachets, which are easy to open and pour. In comparison to single-use coffee creamer cups, these clean coffee creamers have other advantages, including the fact that they save on space and do not need to be refrigerated.
The one-ingredient, minimally packaged Milk In A Stick for coffee and tea is being sold through foodservice channels, as well as convenience and office coffee service distributors as "a coffee creamer with a pulse on changing consumer tastes."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Clean-label Products
- The demand for additive-free and minimally packaged products presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in food and beverage manufacturing.
- Portion-controlled Packaging
- The rise of portion-controlled stick sachets provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation in packaging design and waste reduction.
- Shelf-stable Food
- The trend towards shelf-stable products opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in food preservation techniques and distribution logistics.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- The clean-label trend creates an opportunity for businesses to develop innovative manufacturing processes and formulations that meet consumer demands.
- Packaging Design
- The demand for portion-controlled packaging offers opportunities for businesses to create innovative packaging solutions that enhance convenience and reduce waste.
- Food Preservation and Distribution
- The growing demand for shelf-stable food products presents opportunities for businesses to develop innovative preservation methods and efficient distribution networks.
