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Welcome to the 2025 State of the Industry report. For this year’s theme, we tap into the music industry where the music scene meets the dynamic world of dairy and dairy alternatives.

In the early 1900s, pasteurization revolutionized the U.S. dairy industry, making milk safe for mass consumption and paving the way for a thriving market. Milk remains a staple in our diets and the foundation for a variety of beloved dairy products.

The U.S. has been in the process of building a record amount of new cheese processing capacity which has now been coming online during 2025. 

Increasing manufacturer interest in mixed-milk cheeses was on full display during this year’s U.S. Cheese Championship, featuring more than 200 entries competing for top honors.

Sharp Cheddar and Pepper Jack are joining the lineup of Snack Sticks flavors, which also includes fan favorites Colby Jack and Gouda.

Most of the fat in milk (around 99%) is in the form of triglycerides. Triglyceride molecules consist of a glycerol backbone with three fatty acids attached (or esterified) to it (hence the name “tri” “glyceride”). 

Eight thousand, two hundred and five. That’s the number of votes Dairy Foods received from readers for our new 2025 Product of the Year award. I am extremely proud of that number, and equally joyous we had 15 tremendous nominees vying for the inaugural honor.

Consumers are increasingly adopting a personalized nutrition mindset, using wearable technologies and apps that track their food intake, heart rate, and sleep patterns — kind of like getting a daily physical.

Snacking is defined as the consumption of foods or caloric beverages between meals. Snacking opportunities arise from a variety of situations and may present themselves at social or sporting events, outdoor activities, out of desire to reward oneself, or even before bedtime for relaxation. 

Welcome to Dairy Food’s inaugural Cheese Market Strategy Guide centered on Cheese, Glorious Cheese.