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Ingredient suppliers are showcasing the latest solutions in sweeteners.

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.

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 New Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030 emphasize three goals: 1) Eat the right amount; 2) Prioritize protein at every meal; and 3) Include dairy, even full-fat options without added sugars. Gut health is also highlighted, and KJ Burrington notes that cultured dairy products meet these criteria.

Made with real dairy milk sourced from DFA family farms, Kemps Protein+ delivers 13 grams of protein per serving — 50% more than regular milk – along with 50% less sugar. The milk is ultra filtered to concentrate protein, while reducing sugar, resulting in a rich, creamy taste, the company said.

At its global flavor headquarters in Erlanger, Ky., ADM explores ingredient reformulation and key trends like natural colors and flavors, sodium and sugar reduction and clean-label ingredients.

Cream cheese is becoming a powerful vehicle for global flavor fusion, moving far beyond its traditional Western applications, and evolving into a canvas for regional tastes and storytelling, states Mary Wilcox.

The new milk boxes are also lactose free, deliver 8g of protein per serving and are shelf stable, making them perfect to enjoy at home or on-the-go, no refrigeration needed.