NüernbergMesse will build and promote a Beverage Zone at this year's event.

The acquisition strengthens and diversifies Sidel’s packaging solutions portfolio.

You've got to be pretty quick to keep up with the changing dairy beverage space these days. Dairy brands are looking for new ways to compete not only with sodas, which are finally starting to cede market share to better-for-you options, but also with a growing array of better-for-you beverage options.

Milkwise is a dairy-based beverage offering fewer calories and less sugar than milk. It also has less protein.

Chicago-based Argo Tea introduced new Teappuccino tea-based dairy beverages in select retailers this fall across the country.

High Brew Coffee (from the Austin, Texas-based company of the same name) is made from 100% fair trade Arabica coffee beans and cold-brewed to preserve flavor and antioxidants.

If you need an icebreaker to use at a dairy-industry gathering, try this: “Functional foods: passing fad or future of the business?” It works wonders at sparking discussion.

Cultured dairy beverages are popular in many regions around the world. This dairy category holds opportunity in the United States.