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Dairy has so many positives to market

April 30, 2021

Those of you who are baby boomers or older Gen Xers surely remember the old Wonder bread slogan: "helps build bodies in 12 ways." Although it was retired sometime in the 1970s, the catchphrase was seemingly everywhere for years. It referred to the vitamins and minerals added to the bread to promote health.

New data, updated nutrition labeling rules push milk past sports drinks

Milk brands can now claim 13 essential nutrients.

March 26, 2021

Milk long has been known to have nine essential nutrients. But according to the Washington, D.C.-based Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), new research examined by FDA and a review of the dietary reference intakes (DRIs) by the National Academies show that milk is also a good source of zinc, potassium and selenium and an excellent source of iodine.

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans show science reigns

Dairy’s contributions to a healthy diet were again validated.

Gregory Miller

March 3, 2021

The objective of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) is to promote health and prevent disease in the United States through advice based on sound science. National Dairy Council (NDC) has led a decades-long mission to build science-based evidence on dairy’s health and nutrition benefits, which has aligned with the outcomes of each DGA update.

Dairy ingredients spell success

The global dairy nutritional and nutraceutical ingredients market is poised for growth.

January 7, 2021

According to "Dairy Nutritional and Nutraceutical Ingredients Market Analysis," a July 2020 publication from Coherent Market Insights, Seattle, the global dairy nutritional and nutraceutical ingredients market was valued at approximately $30.9 billion in 2019.

Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness columnist for Dairy Foods

Promote the nutrient density of dairy products

Many nutrient-density-scoring patterns do not give dairy proper credit.

Sharon Gerdes

November 18, 2020

The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs), slated for launch in December, spotlight the special nutrient concerns at each life stage. The second of five major overarching guidelines is "Focus on variety, nutrient density and amount."

Immunity-boosting ingredients spell opportunity for dairy

Kathie Canning

October 8, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit back in March, life for most Americans took a sharp detour from business as usual. Among other practices, the "new normal" brought with it the social distancing, mask wearing and sharp increase in at-home food preparation that continue to this day.

Let’s talk plant-based dairy alternatives — again

Kathie Canning

September 15, 2020

Toward the end of 2018, I penned a column defending Dairy Foods' coverage of the plant-based dairy-alternative space. The column was in response to reader feedback suggesting such coverage was harming dairy farmers and the dairy processing industry.

Cheese choices meet individual health needs

Versatile and nutrient-dense, cheese is finding new ground as a 'health’ food.

John A. Lucey

August 17, 2020

Cheese is a healthful food that checks many nutrition boxes and tastes great. It's a valuable source of high-quality protein, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.

Changing consumer demands inspire product formulation with dairy proteins

Dairy proteins can help manufacturers capitalize on opportunities in new formats and flavors.

Terri Rexroat

August 5, 2020

Consumer demand for protein has been driving global new product development since long before the COVID-19 pandemic, and with an increased focus on healthy eating, it likely will continue to gain strength in the future.

Dairy’s health benefits spell opportunity

Report highlights what’s next for dairy

A new report explores threats and opportunities.

May 19, 2020

In its March 2020 "Top Trends in Dairy 2020" report, London-based GlobalData outlines the key consumer and innovation trends currently impacting the global dairy market.

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