Sonali Raghunath

Jars of milk,small bowls of rice, glasses of milk are laid out surrounded by nuts, leaves and oats on a tan-colored table.

Dairy Detective

Innovation essential to continued growth of milk

Lactose-free milk, UHT milk and flavored products driving sales.

January 16, 2026

Milk has been a basis of nutrition for centuries, but the modern fluid milk industry faces challenges in maintaining its heritage while adapting to changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and sustainability issues. The future of milk presents both opportunities and challenges, as noted by Sonali Raghunath.

Opportunities and challenges of milk

Innovations in lactose-free, flavors and UHT milk facilitate market demand.

Sonali Raghunath

January 27, 2025

Milk has been a basis in nutrition for centuries, building generations with its rich array of nutrients.

Many yogurts meet consumer demand for clean labels and provide natural, wholesome nutrition.

Ingredient and product innovation in the dairy industry

Milk’s bioactive peptides can boost mood, reduce anxiety and stimulate the immune system.

Sonali Raghunath

Pratishtha Verma

August 16, 2024

Both Sonali Raghunath and Pratishtha Verma are active committee members of IFT’s Dairy Foods Division, with Verma leading the resource library and dairy food magazine teams and Raghunath managing its social media presence.