Articles by Terri Rexroat

Growing snacking trends spell opportunity for dairy

New product launches featuring US dairy ingredients are on the rise.

October 7, 2021

By consuming snacks, consumers are meeting a wide range of personal needs ranging from indulgence and comfort to nutritional benefits and emotional considerations. Innovating with dairy ingredients plays an increasing role in this trend.

Dairy has a superior protein profile

Amidst a crowded protein market, dairy delivers powerful nutrition for a healthy, active life.

Terri Rexroat

March 5, 2021

When guided by science, many options are available to achieve a healthy diet. While eating both animal- and plant-based foods is important for consumers to achieve a balanced diet that is both tasty and easy to enjoy, protein quality is an important factor to consider.

Dairy has a strong sustainability story to tell

The dairy industry should communicate the vital role it plays in sustainability.

Terri Rexroat

December 18, 2020

As a global leader in sustainability, the U.S. dairy community has a long-standing commitment to healthy people, a healthy planet and healthy communities. This commitment is also one held by the global dairy sector, which helps create resilient and sustainable food systems to ensure high-quality nutrition for people around the world.

Changing consumer demands inspire product formulation with dairy proteins

Dairy proteins can help manufacturers capitalize on opportunities in new formats and flavors.

Terri Rexroat

August 5, 2020

Consumer demand for protein has been driving global new product development since long before the COVID-19 pandemic, and with an increased focus on healthy eating, it likely will continue to gain strength in the future.

Processors could tap into the ‘blend trend’

Blending plant based-proteins with dairy proteins can deliver the optimal solution

Terri Rexroat

March 9, 2020

Today's consumers expect a lot from the foods and beverages they consume. They desire clean labels, nutritional/health-related benefits and convenience, all without sacrificing taste.

The US dairy community is taking proactive steps to protect the planet

The dairy industry has a legacy of commitment to healthy people and a healthy planet

Terri Rexroat

January 15, 2020

U.S. dairy products and ingredients, which help foster health and wellness in people of all ages around the world, start with the nutritious milk dairy cows produce.

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 plays a role in the global health and wellness trend

U.S. dairy protein ingredients meet product demands for all life stages

Terri Rexroat

August 9, 2018

The global health and wellness trend provides a great opportunity to showcase the benefits dairy foods and ingredients provide to people of all ages, around the world. Beyond essential nutrient delivery, dairy foods are naturally high in protein and can play an important role in positive health outcomes.

Choose the best whey protein

Several factors determine the proper selection of whey protein ingredients.

Terri Rexroat

March 7, 2018

Research and technology investments have enabled the U.S. dairy industry to launch a variety of high-value protein ingredients, including whey protein concentrates (WPC) ranging from 34-90% protein and whey protein isolate (WPI), which is more than 90% protein.

Dairy’s clean label brings bakery back to the basics

Dairy’s clean label, functionality spur its reappearance in bakery formulations.

Terri Rexroat

January 2, 2018

Like most other food and beverage sectors, the bakery industry is adjusting to reflect the increased interest in clean eating. Bakers are finding ways to develop more nutritious sweet and savory treats by revisiting traditional recipes and using simpler ingredients.

The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are well established in dairy processing but continue to evolve to improve performance, reduce energy use, and increase operational longevity.

Articles by Terri Rexroat

Growing snacking trends spell opportunity for dairy

Dairy has a superior protein profile

Dairy has a strong sustainability story to tell

Changing consumer demands inspire product formulation with dairy proteins

Processors could tap into the ‘blend trend’

The US dairy community is taking proactive steps to protect the planet

Choose between milk and whey proteins

Dairy plays a role in the global health and wellness trend

Choose the best whey protein

Dairy’s clean label brings bakery back to the basics

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