In the Beach Boys’ tropical-inspired hit “Kokomo,” the song’s lyrics extol the virtues of a “tropical drink melting in your hand” and “falling in love to the rhythm of a steel drum band.” Although not a catchy tune that makes one dream of a tropical vacation, more brands are “catching up and loving” the tropical fruits trend by using sunny-tasting tropical ingredients and fibrous nuts in ice cream, cheese, milk, and yogurt.
“The demand for simple, minimally processed foods such as dried fruits and nuts that are easily recognizable ingredients is what a growing number of consumers seek in all food categories including dairy,” Heidi Clark, national sales and marketing manager for MicroDried, points out.
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