The day celebrates American dairy in its best form while paying homage to the Icelandic traditions behind skyr. Known for its thick, creamy texture and naturally high protein content, skyr is increasingly being recognized as the next evolution of yogurt for today's health-conscious consumers.
As consumers undergo huge diet shifts, dairy plays a huge role, thanks to its offerings of high protein counts in small food servings, in addition to other health benefits — such as vitamins and amino acids — they can provide.
GEA Group explores how advances in ultrafiltration and nanofiltration enable efficient lactose removal, improve energy use and unlock high-value byproducts.
Consumer demand for lactose-free dairy is rising, driving the use of membrane filtration to remove lactose while preserving nutrients. The market is projected to reach $12.54B by 2026 and $18.95B by 2035, fueled by lactose intolerance, health trends, and innovation.
Competition sees a record 65 entries, allowing attendees to get a taste of the latest flavor innovations and providing a platform for entrants to feature their most exciting new products.
April 16, 2026
This contest, co-sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine and held during IDFA’s Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference, brought more than 300 dairy professionals to the Sunshine State this week to sample and celebrate the next wave of dairy creativity.
For the fourth consecutive year, Dairy Foods is proud to highlight and celebrate 10 fascinating women who share their personal journeys in the dairy industry, mentors who inspired them, and how their company/brands are adapting to shifting consumer trends and economic pressures. Check out part one of our two-month feature.
A quick look at the composition of some cultured dairy products shows that they are well designed for GLP-1 diets. High-protein yogurts, including skyr and Greek yogurt, are the first products that comes to mind.
Cultured dairy is hitting all the right notes in the food industry, drawing comparisons to top music acts. Fueled by health trends and viral social media, yogurt and cottage cheese are soaring in popularity. Recent data shows yogurt sales have surged by 14% over the past year, reaching a remarkable $12.44 billion. Clearly, cultured dairy is more than just a trend—it’s a true sensation.
New skyr flavors contain 11 grams of protein per pouch.
April 1, 2025
New York-based siggi’s, a brand of French dairy company Lactalis, introduced new Protein Packs, available in two flavors: Blueberry Pomegranate and Strawberry Acai.