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OPAQUE — a jet-black ice cream made with black cocoa, espresso fudge, and balsamic cherry — strips the traditionally vibrant ice cream experience of all color. An edible work of art that speaks to Jeni's roots in the art world, OPAQUE transforms a familiar treat into an experience that prompts guests to reconsider how they contextualize ice cream, stated Jeni's.

If there is one theme I have witnessed beyond the oft-mentioned health and wellness and flavor trends, it is today’s staying power of dairy products. Perhaps we should call this the “Golden Age” of dairy. 

The award winner will be determined by readers of the magazine and website. A total of 15 products have been nominated for Product of the Year.

New ingredients from Glanbia Nutritionals, Global Organics, and Icon Foods.

Dairy packaging has long been defined by its complexity. Moisture sensitivity, cold chain logistics and product variety all combine to make it one of the most technically demanding sectors in the food industry. 

Each year, Dairy Foods and the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) host the Membrane Technology Forum, an event that serves as a research update from the network of agencies, associations, suppliers and producers engaged in the dynamic field of membrane filtration and separation. Membrane systems are important in milk, cheese and yogurt as well as in whey protein.

There has perhaps been only one change to the recent sports nutrition market, but it is significant: the industry is no longer just about elite athletes who weightlift or seek to train for a sports event like a marathon or triathlon.

As we mentioned in our April “Outlook Report,” the global ready-to-drink (RTD) beverage market is expected to surpass $800 billion this year, reaching $1.2 trillion in 2032, according to Fortune Business Insights. 

With nostalgic delights like Pink Bubble Gum and Toasted S'mores out now, and a second flavor drop on July 3, Jeni's latest release captures the bliss of summertime with six limited-edition flavors, the company said.

As you perhaps read in our May “Market Trends” report, these are golden years for cultured dairy products, driven by TikTok influencers and health and wellness trends.