Today’s one-day summit at Ohio State University convenes experts from the public and private sectors to explore the current American diet and implications of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, called the nation’s foremost nutrition policy document.
The Dairy Index, an annual report by the global packaging and processing equipment supplier Tetra Pak, states that global demand for milk is set to surge by 36% in the next decade, largely due to population growth, rising prosperity and urbanization in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Acid whey disposal used to be an issue. A ‘natural’ blue color wasn’t available. And dairy processors want to reduce sugars. Suppliers developed solutions to all of these concerns.
Wholesale prices for butter reached a record high at the CME Group this year. The outlook is that U.S. demand for butter will ease. It is also possible that foreign butter will come to America.
There’s nothing like a jolt of caffeine to wake up beverage sales. The energy drink sector also gained, but the almond milk category performed even better.
Ice cream production has increased for three years in a row. Processors of ice cream, gelato and frozen novelties find success with sweet-and-salty combinations, candy bar inclusions and cocktail-inspired flavors.
Yogurt is in its glory days as processors are getting innovative and trying to change the conversation. It’s not all just about Greek yogurt anymore in this ever-changing, hot category.
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