In a world where simplicity is cherished, both music and cheese are striking a chord. As Chicago's cheese market flourishes, natural cheese resonates with consumers seeking authenticity. Join us as we celebrate the timeless appeal of cheese.
After a decades-long decline and fluctuating volume, consumers are saying “yes” and “loving” milk's nutritional value, sticking with “real” dairy as the most familiar option over perceived, heavily processed plant-based alternatives.
Several categories enjoyed significant strength in the past year.
November 10, 2025
Welcome to the 2025 State of the Industry report. For this year’s theme, we tap into the music industry where the music scene meets the dynamic world of dairy and dairy alternatives.
PACK EXPO celebrated its 30th anniversary with the largest event in history, featuring over 1 million square feet of exhibit space and more than 30,000 attendees. Held by PMMI, the show welcomed over 2,300 exhibitors and 50,000 professionals, showcasing numerous products for dairy processors.
In the early 1900s, pasteurization revolutionized the U.S. dairy industry, making milk safe for mass consumption and paving the way for a thriving market. Milk remains a staple in our diets and the foundation for a variety of beloved dairy products.
Standard dairy products continue to dominate the marketplace, but health-focused food and beverage products with nutrition-based claims are quickly gaining attention, most notably increased protein and reduced sugar content.
Dairy Foods sits down with Glanbia Nutritionals to examine protein fortification trends, functional ingredients in dairy foods and beverages and the balance between indulgence and functionality.
Graeter's Ice Cream unveiled a historic evolution that includes refined packaging, a return to the company's signature maroon color palette, and a crown icon that honors both the Queen City of Cincinnati and Graeter’s “royalty” in the world of ice cream.
Keith Seiz, ingredient marketing expert for Erie, Colo.-based National Honey Board, joins us for Episode 58 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast, where he discusses honey and its relationship to dairy products.
PACK EXPO just completed its 30th anniversary trade show in Las Vegas. We sit down with Laura Thompson, vice president, Trade Shows for PMMI, who reveals some interesting packaging trends..