Flavored yogurts, enhanced milk are the top dairy trends
As consumers pay more attention to their health, yogurt and enhanced milk are topping dairy product trends, according to “What’s in Store 2012,” the annual trends report compiled from more than 150 sources by the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association, Madison, Wis.
Yogurt dollar sales rose 7% to $5.2 billion in the food/drug/mass channel in the 52-week period ended May 14, 2011, according to Nielsen. In 2010, Americans ate yogurt 7.5 times per month on average, up from 7 times per month in 2006, Mintel reported.