State of the Industry 2016
Throughout time, food has inspired artists. To illustrate our annual State of the Industry, we use artists’ depictions of dairy foods (and of the men and women who make them) to celebrate this important food group.
Milk
“The Milkmaid” by Johannes Vermeer Image courtesy of Erich Lessing, Art Resource, New York
Milk processors find success by adding value. Sales increase for flavored, added-protein, lactose-free and organic milks.
Read ReportButter
“Making Butter” by Jan Brueghel. Photo courtesy of Gianni Dagli Orti, The Art Archive at Art Resource, New York
Butter processors are finding a strong appetite for their products at home, but export demand has dried up.
Read ReportCultured
“Little Miss Muffet eating her curds and whey” Image courtesy of The Art Archive at Art Resource, New York
Drinkable yogurt, whole-fat varieties and flavored cottage cheese invigorate the cultured dairy aisle.
Read ReportIce Cream
“Ice Cream and Sorbet Seller” by an unknown artist. Photo courtesy of Gianni Dagli Orti, The Art Archive at Art Resource, New York
Ice cream manufacturers are making more and selling more. New flavors keep customers engaged.
Read ReportCheese
“Nature morte aux fromages (still life with cheese)” by Leon Gascard Gianni Dagli Orti/The Art Archive at Art Resource, New York
Cheesemakers focus on snack sizes, hybrid products and convenient packaging formats.
Read ReportBeverages
Detail on porcelain showing the cultivation and harvesting of tea by Jean-Charles Develly. Image courtesy of Gianni Dagli Orti, The Art Archive at Art Resource, New York
In nondairy beverages, coffee and milk, tea and milk, and fruit juice with vegetables are current trends.
Read ReportIngredients
"A Cook" by Louis de Moni Photo Credit: HIP, Art Resource, New York
Clean-label formulations still dominate the ingredients market.
Read ReportExports
17th century world map by an anonymous artist Image courtesy of Album, Art Resource, New York
Exports of milk powders are up thanks to Mexico and Asia.
Read ReportBonus Statistics
Additional statistics about cultured dairy, butter, ice cream and nondairy beverages.