Dairy processors outside of the United States are not shy when it comes to promoting probiotic cultures and intestinal health. Package labels often boldly state specific probiotic strains, with many
In general, U.S. cultured dairy foods marketers are not aggressive in promoting the inclusion of live and active bacteria. However, there are some players that are the exceptions. The country's
Although dairy-based products containing active cultures of beneficial bacteria-probiotics-have been around for thousands of years, American consumers haven't always embraced them. That may be about to change, says Bill Haines,
With yogurt being viewed as a healthful snack or even meal replacement, the opportunities for innovation are endless."Helping one's body help itself" is a prevailing theme amongst all types of
An incredible opportunity exists in formulating foods and beverages, preferably dairy-based ones that contain probiotic cultures. Such products, if formulated effectively and responsibly, are a step in the right direction
The past few months have been very busy for me. Not only did I conduct extensive global research to write the two supplements to this October international issue of Dairy Foods, I also was privileged to travel to London for the World Cheeses Awards. All of this enabled me to talk with dairy foods manufacturers from around the world.
Challenges are many, but the rewards have great potential as U.S. dairy industry players increasingly look outside mature domestic markets to rapidly expanding global dairy consumption for future growth.
Time flies, the adage goes, when you're having fun. It's been almost 10 years now since Dairy Management Inc. created the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC). And with apologies to Charles Dickens, this is clearly a tale of two exporters.