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Cultured dairy is booming, led by soaring yogurt and cottage cheese sales, according to Circana data. Sour cream and cream cheese showed mixed results, though several brands posted standout gains across key cultured dairy segments.

Consumer demand for lactose-free dairy is rising, driving the use of membrane filtration to remove lactose while preserving nutrients. The market is projected to reach $12.54B by 2026 and $18.95B by 2035, fueled by lactose intolerance, health trends, and innovation.

Cream cheese is becoming a powerful vehicle for global flavor fusion, moving far beyond its traditional Western applications, and evolving into a canvas for regional tastes and storytelling, states Mary Wilcox.

Cultured dairy is hitting all the right notes in the food industry, drawing comparisons to top music acts. Fueled by health trends and viral social media, yogurt and cottage cheese are soaring in popularity. Recent data shows yogurt sales have surged by 14% over the past year, reaching a remarkable $12.44 billion. Clearly, cultured dairy is more than just a trend—it’s a true sensation.

Ingredients are similar to a great singer-songwriter. The hits keep coming and you can listen to many songs over and over for years to come, like Billy Joel, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pink or Lady Gaga. Let’s take an in-depth look at the ingredient market.

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.

Snacking is defined as the consumption of foods or caloric beverages between meals. Snacking opportunities arise from a variety of situations and may present themselves at social or sporting events, outdoor activities, out of desire to reward oneself, or even before bedtime for relaxation. 

As you perhaps read in our May “Market Trends” report, these are golden years for cultured dairy products, driven by TikTok influencers and health and wellness trends. 

If you are thinking about developing a new cultured product, then it’s important to revisit the FDA Standards of Identity (SOI). 

“Ain’t no stopping us now. We’re on the move.” Turn on a radio and you may still hear that McFadden & Whitehead 1979 disco song. Those lyrics well define cottage cheese: There is currently no stopping its growth.