Cultured Dairy

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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.

Dairy Foods Multimedia Specialist Brett Parker recently interviewed Victoria Badiola, the Senior Vice President of Oikos at Danone USA.

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.

Lifeway Foods donates $10,000 to wildfire victims, launches National Kefir Day, and is honored as our Processor of the 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.

he distribution expansion reflects growing momentum and increased consumer demand in the cottage cheese and cultured dairy category, with consumers rediscovering these nostalgic, wholesome foods as modern, functional staples, Lifeway stated.

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.

The yogurt provides 20 grams of protein, 10 grams of fiber and zero grams added sugar.