Cream cheese is becoming a powerful vehicle for global flavor fusion, moving far beyond its traditional Western applications, and evolving into a canvas for regional tastes and storytelling, states Mary Wilcox.
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.
With the 2026 Winter Olympics taking place this month and the upcoming FIFA World Cup, cultured dairy is playing an important part in athletes' training and recovery. Protein-packed products are in high demand.
Yogurt consumption showed the strongest overall growth followed by cottage cheese and regular ice cream in 2024. Cheese consumption remained unchanged from a record high the previous year.
In addition to this acquisition, MMPA is expanding ultrafiltered milk production capabilities at its Ovid, Mich. facility. This enhancement adds 3 million pounds of daily processing capacity to the facility and builds on MMPA’s existing ultrafiltered milk capacity at Constantine, Mich.
Together, both organizations will use the power of sports to bring health through food to Big Ten communities and fans across the U.S. As the first official yogurt and plant-based beverages partner in the Conference's history, Danone will explore nutrition needs of students and identify ways to bring its expertise and expand product access to the Big Ten ecosystem.
High protein isn’t enough anymore in the yogurt category. Other necessary claims include zero sugar or no added sugar, lactose free, contains probiotics, clean label, and even high fiber. High-protein yogurts make up about 67% of the yogurt market. But formulating high-protein yogurts can be a challenge, explains KJ Burrington.