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In the case of U.S. dairy exports, no “rebelling” is needed, particularly since price is powerful. For all the concern about trade wars, slowing global economic growth, shipping issues and de-globalization, U.S. dairy exports have been strong for products where U.S. prices have been relatively cheap over the past year.

Despite a decline in the ready-to-drink (RTD) category, bottled fruit juice blends grew 8% YoY to $490 million, with unit sales up 4% to 124 million. Bottled pineapple juice rose 15% to $106 million, and smoothies surged 43% to $64.6 million.

Let’s go beyond just plant-based milk and take a look at some of the dairy alternative beverages that were introduced this year.

Cultured dairy is hitting all the right notes in the food industry, drawing comparisons to top music acts. Fueled by health trends and viral social media, yogurt and cottage cheese are soaring in popularity. Recent data shows yogurt sales have surged by 14% over the past year, reaching a remarkable $12.44 billion. Clearly, cultured dairy is more than just a trend—it’s a true sensation.

Ingredients are similar to a great singer-songwriter. The hits keep coming and you can listen to many songs over and over for years to come, like Billy Joel, Journey, Bon Jovi, Pink or Lady Gaga. Let’s take an in-depth look at the ingredient market.

In James Bond 007 movies, the music openings dramatically set the tone of each spy thriller. British singer-songwriter Adele’s “Skyfall,” not only won “Best Original Song” at the 2012 Academy Awards but spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Top 100. Also “winning” and demonstrating staying power in the ice cream category is the $8.9 frozen novelties category.

In a world where simplicity is cherished, both music and cheese are striking a chord. As Chicago's cheese market flourishes, natural cheese resonates with consumers seeking authenticity. Join us as we celebrate the timeless appeal of cheese.

After a decades-long decline and fluctuating volume, consumers are saying “yes” and “loving” milk's nutritional value, sticking with “real” dairy as the most familiar option over perceived, heavily processed plant-based alternatives.

Welcome to the 2025 State of the Industry report. For this year’s theme, we tap into the music industry where the music scene meets the dynamic world of dairy and dairy alternatives.

PACK EXPO celebrated its 30th anniversary with the largest event in history, featuring over 1 million square feet of exhibit space and more than 30,000 attendees. Held by PMMI, the show welcomed over 2,300 exhibitors and 50,000 professionals, showcasing numerous products for dairy processors.