The world of cultured dairy is a big one and the shelves are crowded. Health experts continue to tout the many benefits of consuming cultured dairy, including gut health and weight management. This past year some interesting trends have emerged that are poised to help grow and diversify the category even more — bold flavor innovation (including savory flavors), a growing interest in drinkable yogurts and an increase in whole-milk cultured dairy products.
Savory yogurt flavors are making their way into the mainstream from dairy processors like Chobani and Noosa, as consumer interest in exotic flavors sparks new flavor innovations.
The millennial generation is open to trying new and different tastes, like vegetable flavors and exotic fruits. Is your company up to the challenge of developing for this palate?