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It is of course anecdotal, but I have noticed a major shift in consumer trends toward dairy products in the last several months. This is definitely something for the dairy industry to capitalize on.

Catherine Bayard, global product manager of Plant Attitude at Givaudan, joins us for Episode 51 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast. Bayard manages the dairy and cheese alternatives category globally at Switzerland-based Givaudan, helping to create food experiences intended to do good and feel good for body, mind and planet. 

Conducted in partnership with Morning Consult, the study found that GLP-1 users are increasingly prioritizing high-protein, low-carb, and portion-controlled frozen foods, creating new opportunities for retailers and manufacturers to meet evolving consumer needs.

After a four-year hiatus, the second Trump administration has hit the ground running, teeing up several proposed policy changes that could impact the dairy industry.

Together, Just Ingredients and Harper aim to empower individuals to prioritize their health by choosing products made with safe and effective ingredients.

Sugar reduction is not only top of mind for many consumers, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well. In January, the FDA proposed a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label for most packaged foods. 

The dairy industry always takes on its fair share of competition. Whether it is plant-based products, marketing campaigns claiming dairy is “unhealthy,” H5N1 bird flu, labor challenges, and more, dairy is really holding up well.

Katie Brown, EdD, RDN, president of the National Dairy Council (NDC), a nonprofit education organization founded by U.S. dairy farmers with a vision of a healthy, sustainable world with science as its foundation, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 50 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast.

In December, the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) issued their final scientific report to the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) to inform the development of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). 

A new randomized controlled trial, conducted by Gaylor et al, demonstrates that BENEO’s slow and sustained release carbohydrate Palatinose improves aspects of sleep when consumed as a bedtime drink, the Parsippany, N.J.-rcompany says.