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.
This paradox is becoming increasingly clear in sectors like food, energy and materials where businesses drive outsized emissions reductions across value chains – even as their own operational footprints increase. The challenge at hand, is to ensure frameworks reward these contributions without compromising scientific integrity.
This expansion of the 115,025 square-foot facility supports the continued growth of Danone's coffee and creamer portfolio, including high-performing brands such as International Delight creamers and STōK Cold Brew Coffee.
Beyond the diversity, equity and inclusion headlines lies a deeper truth: ensuring that diverse populations have access to nutritional foods like dairy.
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.
Ice cream and related products are both special as they're the only products for sale that are consumed frozen. Ice cream is one of Mother Nature’s most complex food products, so formulating to ensure consistency is important.