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The future for dairy and plant-based hybrids

By incorporating plant-based proteins into dairy products, manufacturers could tap into trends, appeal to new markets and add functional characteristics.

Prateek Sharma Ph.D.

March 4, 2022

By incorporating plant-based proteins into dairy products, manufacturers could tap into trends, appeal to new markets, and add functional characteristics.

Danone North America to launch Silk Nextmilk and So Delicious Wondermilk

The new plant-based offerings are designed to better mimic dairy beverages.

October 1, 2021

Broomfield, Colo.- and White Plains, N.Y.-based Danone North America says it created plant-based “milk” that doesn’t taste like plants.

Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness columnist for Dairy Foods

Should you fortify yogurt with dairy or plant protein?

Plant proteins struggle to match dairy protein’s sensory and nutrition quality.

Sharon Gerdes

April 21, 2021

The first higher-protein yogurt appeared on U.S. shelves in 2001. Twenty years later, higher-protein products dominate the yogurt aisle.

Processors could tap into the ‘blend trend’

Blending plant based-proteins with dairy proteins can deliver the optimal solution

Terri Rexroat

March 9, 2020

Today's consumers expect a lot from the foods and beverages they consume. They desire clean labels, nutritional/health-related benefits and convenience, all without sacrificing taste.

Merit, Burcon and Nestlé announce plant-based proteins partnership

Under the joint development agreement, Merit will produce ingredients for Nestlé’s plant-based products.

January 28, 2020

Merit Functional Foods, Manitoba, Winnipeg, and its technology partner Burcon NutraScience, Vancouver, British Columbia, said they have entered into a joint development agreement with Vevey, Switzerland-based Nestlé.

Dairy proteins face challenges, opportunities

New research reveals that whey protein is more environmentally friendly than previously realized

Sharon Gerdes

January 16, 2020

Americans are infatuated with protein. Various surveys show that it's one of the top components consumers want to increase in their diet.

Making the case for dairy proteins

Plant-based alternatives do not have the same protein benefits as dairy foods

Gregory Miller Matthew Pikosky

September 24, 2019

Consumers are interested in food trends, including plant-based foods. While households may sometimes buy plant-based products, almost all still purchase dairy overall. That's a good thing, because not all proteins are equal.

Overcome the challenges in plant protein applications

Alternative proteins offer a perfect solution to a more sustainable food production system. Customers are ready to embrace this trend, but will do so only if taste, texture and healthfulness remain uncompromised.

René Floris

September 17, 2019

The world population keeps increasing: In 2050, there will be nearly 10 billion mouths to feed. Our current animal food production system will not suffice.