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.
The science-driven, ingredient-specific research, conducted in collaboration with leading academic partner ETH Zurich, focused on microbial composition and metabolic effects in early nutrition.
Two-thirds of U.S. shoppers said they have consumed milk in the past month. Additionally, when looking for a good source of protein, 32% of U.S. shoppers said they look for packaged foods that contain dairy, according to a 2025 report from St. Louis-based Nextin Research by MarketPlace.
With adjectives like stretchy, cheesy and crumbly, cheese has several textures, while flavors range from salty or sharp to nutty or creamy. From mozzarella used as a pizza topping to ricotta cheese in a lasagna to melty cheddar on top of a chargrilled burger, the superlatives around cheese don’t quit.
The trade show will return July 13 to 16 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
June 16, 2025
The Institute of Food Technologists IFT FIRST: Annual Event and Expo will return July 13 to 16 at McCormick Place in Chicago and will feature several educational sessions focused on health and wellness.
Dairy Foods and the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) honored Littlefield, Texas-based Select Custom Solutions Southwest with the 2025 Breakthrough Award for Ingredient Innovation for its ImmuniGen supplement.
The increasing demand for coconut products is driven by a number of factors, including the sheer versatility of the coconut palm itself. Consumers are more and more aware of the health benefits of coconut milk and water, while products such as cocopeat (coir) and coconut oil are more sustainable inputs for industries such as horticulture and cosmetics.