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Consumers of meal replacements, supplements look for health benefits

Today’s meal replacement and nutritional supplement consumers look for added functionality and increased transparency

October 8, 2019

In the not-too-distant past, it seemed like body builders looking to bulk up after the gym were the dominant consumers of the meal replacements/nutritional supplements category.

Choose between milk and whey proteins

Milk proteins and whey proteins serve different functional purposes as ingredients

Terri Rexroat

October 7, 2019

Dairy foods, including dry dairy ingredients, provide one-fifth of the total daily protein intake for the average American. Amidst a crowded protein market, demand for dairy proteins continues to grow.

Dairy foods are nutrient-dense

Consumers are confused about what constitutes a well-balanced diet

Sharon Gerdes

October 2, 2019

I recently received an email with the subject line: "A well-balanced diet consists of a taco in each hand … on the beach (can’t forget that vitamin D)." The line was memorable and highlighted the fact that modern consumers have some novel ideas about what constitutes a healthy diet.

Making the case for dairy proteins

Plant-based alternatives do not have the same protein benefits as dairy foods

Gregory Miller Matthew Pikosky

September 24, 2019

Consumers are interested in food trends, including plant-based foods. While households may sometimes buy plant-based products, almost all still purchase dairy overall. That's a good thing, because not all proteins are equal.

Understand fluctuating global dairy demand

Things aren’t always as they seem

Nate Donnay

September 16, 2019

There have been some interesting shifts in the global trade of dairy products that aren't apparent on the surface. Chinese milk-equivalent import growth slowed from 13% in the first quarter of 2019 to an estimated 1.7% in the second quarter.

Ingredient suppliers showcased the future of food ingredients at IFT19

September 13, 2019

New ingredients from AAK USA Inc., Beneo, Blue Diamond Growers and more!

Natural colors bring value to dairy

Kimberly Decker

September 6, 2019

In the dairy aisle (and elsewhere), crowing about a formulation's natural colors barely merits a pat on the back anymore. These days, consumers expect natural ingredients, colors included, in their food and drink, and they won't settle for less.