Items Tagged with 'health and wellness'

America’s dairy processors are investing $11 billion in new manufacturing capacity across 19 states, focusing on automation and artificial intelligence. This funding aims to meet the growing product demands from customers, as highlighted by Dairy Foods.

One of the key challenges in sourcing dairy ingredients starts with milk quality. Whether making beverages, cheese, or frozen treats, the end product’s quality relies heavily on the milk sourced from cows. Consequently, bulk commingling—combining raw milk from various sources—can be both beneficial and problematic.

Consumers are clearly taking ingredient labels more seriously, but that doesn’t mean they have the same mindset regarding every dairy product. We take a look at what consumers are seeking and how dairy processors can meet those needs.

Can ice cream be healthy? This column, written by William Sipple and Steve Young, is devoted to the topic in honor of this month’s health and wellness theme.

Company will expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in the fast-growing healthy nutrition space.

Protein as an ingredient is no longer a trend, but an integral part of modern food positioning. Several forces are driving the protein phenomenon simultaneously.

This first-of-its-kind initiative links consumer purchases of dietitian-validated, better-for-you products (designated as "GOOD GOOD") directly to support families feeling the current economic pinch across the country. Retailers promote and provide a discount online or in-store for their GOOD GOOD products.

As Americans increasingly prioritize fitness and personalized nutrition, ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturers are innovating by rethinking formulations, sweeteners, and portion sizes to meet nutritional goals while satisfying indulgence, notes Mary Wilcox.

As consumers undergo huge diet shifts, dairy plays a huge role, thanks to its offerings of high protein counts in small food servings, in addition to other health benefits — such as vitamins and amino acids — they can provide.

The IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo returns to Chicago from July 12-15, showcasing innovations in food science. This year features scientific programming within the expo hall, Ignite Sessions for professional development, and keynotes addressing pressing industry challenges.