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Sugar reduction is dairy’s “sweet” spot

Products that are low in sugar and high in protein are in huge demand

March 20, 2026

On January 7, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins unveiled the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, highlighting the importance of sugar reduction, with dairy playing a key role.

Ready-to-drink beverages soon to be a $1T market

Consumers on health and wellness journeys should continue to provide a boost.

Brian Berk

April 18, 2025

The ready-to-drink (RTD) market keeps reaching new heights. The global market size was valued at $766.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $804.8 billion this year, according to a February report from Fortune Business Insights.

Sugar reduction a huge component of health and wellness’ popularity

Trend expected to roll on like a freight train.

Brian Berk

March 17, 2025

Sugar reduction is not only top of mind for many consumers, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as well. In January, the FDA proposed a front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label for most packaged foods.

The sugar reduction trend is here to stay

Consumers are continuing to seek healthier options, with many taking aim at sugar.

Brian Berk

March 22, 2024

“No sugar tonight in my coffee. No sugar tonight in my tea. No sugar to stand beside me. No sugar to run with me.”

Reduced sugar is the sweet spot for dairy processors

Consumer demand for healthier beverages is not expected to wane any time soon.

Brian Berk

March 23, 2023

Consumer demand for healthier beverages is not going away. Gut tolerability, the usage of prebiotic fibers and reduced-sugar options are expanding the usage of sweetener solutions that will reduce calories in yogurts, for example, while providing functional benefits.

Slash the sugar in dairy products

Dairy products made with natural sugar alternatives — and that deliver a satisfactory sensory experience — will resonate with today’s consumers.

Kathie Canning

April 11, 2022

According to the American Heart Association, American adults consume an average of 77 grams of sugar per day, more than three times the recommended amount for women (25 grams) and more than twice that recommended for men (32 grams). Excess sugar in the diet is associated with weight gain, diabetes, and other unwelcome health issues.

Sugar reduction top of mind among consumers

Sweetener blends deliver the sweet spot in reduced-sugar dairy applications.

Sharon Gerdes

January 12, 2022

In 2021, 72% of consumers were trying to limit or avoid sugar entirely, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC). Consuming less sugar will likely remain a key consumer goal in 2022.

Ingredient suppliers offer clean-label, high-potency and sugar-reducing sweetener solutions.

May 28, 2021

New ingredients from ASR Group, Brenntag, Cargill, and more!

Coffee and tea boast versatility

Whether formulated into RTD beverages or added to dairy products, coffee and tea present growth opportunities for dairy processors.

Anna Boisseau

February 23, 2021

Many of our workdays have looked a little different over the past year. But one thing has remained constant for a lot of us: starting the morning with a coffee- or tea-based beverage.