There is a global opportunity in dairy ingredients for U.S. processors. Wherever they live, the older population needs good nutrition to live well. Whey powders and milk proteins can help food and beverage manufacturers develop nutritious foods.
An aging world population of almost half a billion seniors age 65 and older has placed demands on food and beverage manufacturers to take a closer look at the nutritional needs of seniors, who battle chronic conditions affiliated with aging. Dairy ingredients are well positioned to help address these needs.
Extensive dairy ingredient nutrition research — supported by the Dairy Research Institute (which is supported by the dairy checkoff) —continues to showcase numerous benefits while meeting the growing nutritional needs of an aging population who desire new ways to maintain an active, independent lifestyle. The opportunity exists for U.S. dairy ingredient suppliers to help food and beverage formulators create products which target these needs.