Butter is back and better than ever! What are consumers looking for from their butter? What is the outlook for butter demand? How are companies staying on the cutting edge of product innovation?Tune in to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from butter experts working to bring the best of butter to American consumers: Adam Mueller, CEO with Minerva Dairy, and Sarah Healy, senior vice president of marketing with Cabot Creamery. If your company is interested in sponsoring a b...
Delicious, and packed with 13 essential nutrients that we all need to thrive and live healthy lives, dairy stands out as a key solution to addressing hunger and food insecurity. How are dairy industry leaders tapping into dairy's nutritional potential to address nutritional challenges?Tune in to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two experts at the forefront of innovation and partnerships in nutrition and hunger solutions.We are thrilled to be joined by Nishant Roy, chief ...
Dairy ingredient companies are constantly innovating to meet the rising and changing consumer demands for functional nutrition. Where is this market headed? How are leaders in this space highlighting dairy’s health benefits and staying relevant to today’s consumer? Tune in to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear two nutrition and functional dairy product experts discuss the latest trends shaping the health-enhancing product market.Vivien Sheehan, Vice President of Business D...
Health and wellness are top priorities for many American consumers. With high nutrient density and key benefits for gut health and bone density, yogurt and cultured dairy products are increasingly popular foods to meet consumer preferences. What does the latest science reveal about the health benefits of these products? How can companies balance nutritional goals with consumer taste preferences? What innovations are on the horizon for this category?Tune in to this week’s episode of The Dairy ...
From quick service restaurants to casual eateries and fine dining, restaurants are serving up delicious meals and innovative deals to customers every day. What flavor and product trends are appearing most on menus? What segments of the food service industry are currently seeing the most traffic?Tune in to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to dig in to the latest in food service industry trends! We are joined by two experts who work closely with restaurants to talk about traffic patter...
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Summer is here and National Ice Cream Month is right around the corner, which means it’s a great time to chat about America’s favorite frozen treat. What are the latest and greatest ice cream flavors on the market? How do consumer preferences around ice cream change in the summer months? Tune in to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to find out! We are joined by two leading ice cream companies to talk about flavor development, fro...
Research suggests that Americans of all backgrounds recognize the nutritional importance of dairy. And yet, about 90% of Americans still do not get enough dairy in their diet. How can we change that? What lactose-free dairy options are currently available and how do we see the category expanding? What barriers still exist to dairy nutrition? Join us for this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to hear from two experts about the barriers to dairy nutrition among Americans, how the dairy ...
With advancements in technology and innovations in digital retail and marketing, it is becoming easier and easier for consumers to find the products they need online. As online retail becomes more prevalent, what does that mean for dairy? What levels of growth are we seeing in online grocery shopping? How does the digital shelf impact brick and mortal retail? Join us for this week’s episode of The Dairy Download to get insight into the online food retail world from two experts who...
From increasing dairy capacity and rising exports to decreased milk production and variable consumer demand, the beginning of 2024 has presented the dairy industry with plenty of tailwinds and headwinds. What was the most surprising market trend from the past few months? What factors will drive the dairy market moving forward? Tune in to get insight from two expert panelists on where the dairy market stands today and what we can expect as we dive into the summer months! Sara Dorland...
Sweet dreams are truly made of cheese! From brie, mozzarella, and parmesan to pepperoncino and burrata, there’s a cheese for every occasion. More and more consumers are reaching for specialty cheeses for their cooking, charcuterie, and snacking needs. What does that mean for innovation in specialty cheeses? How do cheese companies adapt to changing consumer preferences and demand? Joining us this week on The Dairy Download are two guests at the center of the specialty cheese industry, wh...
AI is on the cutting edge of new and growing technology that can be leveraged to enhance production, supply chain efficiency, and product sales. How are dairy companies adapting to incorporate this tool into their operations? What else is on the horizon for AI, and how can the dairy industry rise to meet it? Joining us this week on The Dairy Download are two guests who know how powerful AI can be as an advantage for dairy businesses and have built partnerships across the industry to real...
Consumer debt is on the rise. Interest rates and land values remain high. Global agricultural trade has been flat while production increases. So, where is the ag economy headed? Joining us this week on The Dairy Download are two guests who know the ins and outs of agricultural markets.Corey Geiger, the lead economist for dairy production and processing with CoBank, and Dr. Michael Swanson, chief agricultural economist within Wells Fargo’s Agri-Food Institute, talk to us about interest ra...
GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic are traditionally prescribed to treat diabetes and obesity. But recently, these drugs have broken into the mainstream as a weight loss solution. As we learn more about the implications and long-term effects of these drugs, questions arise about their impact on food demand. Are medications like Ozempic here to stay? And what does their increasing popularity mean for food sales and consumer trends? Joining us this week on The Dairy Download are two guests have ...
The 33.8 million meals served each day in public schools provide a variety of healthy foods and beverages, including milk and dairy. Milk contains 13 essential nutrients that are critical to ensure children’s healthy growth and development. It is also the primary source of protein, vitamin D, calcium, and potassium for kids aged 2-18. School meals are a key opportunity for children to get important nutrients in their day, and milk is a central part of that. Joining us this week on The Da...
America currently faces chronic food insecurity and many families across the country struggle with hunger every day. Dairy products are nutrient-dense, and increasing access to affordable options can increase food security for those struggling the most. This week on The Dairy Download, we are joined by two guests who are working to increase access to dairy with the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives (HFMI) program. HFMI projects provide SNAP beneficiaries with a dollar-for-dollar match when t...
Sporting events bring friends and family together to celebrate, cheer on your team, and serve up some delicious meals. With one of the biggest American game days right around the corner, let’s look at what is in dairy’s starting lineup for the event!This week on The Dairy Download, we talk with two experts in marketing and brand engagement with leading dairy companies about what trends they see in the weeks and months leading up to the Super Bowl, and what products their companies are serving...
Despite its recent economic woes and slowing dairy import demand, China represents an expansive market with new opportunities for long-term growth for U.S. dairy exports.This week on The Dairy Download, we talk with two experts who have served with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) to talk about where the U.S.-China trade relationship stands today, and where we might be headed in the future.What are some of the unique challenges p...
As 2023 comes to a close, The Dairy Download takes a look at some of the year’s market trends, surprises, highs and lows, and dives into what we might see in 2024. How did Mexico’s strength and China’s weakness impact dairy exports? How did consumer demand fluctuate throughout the year and what did that mean for the dairy market?Tune in to get insight from three expert panelists on what the dairy market will look like in the new year!If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of epis...
Trade with India. Rising interest rates. Alcoholic dairy drinks. If it impacted the dairy industry, we covered it this year on The Dairy Download. Join our hosts for a special year-in-review episode as we take a look back at this year’s notable topics and quotable guests. If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, contact IDFA’s Melissa Lembke at mlembke@idfa.org.If your company is interested in sponsoring a block of episodes of The Dairy Download, ...
Delicious, festive, and popular – beverages like eggnog, cream, and coffee drinks see the spotlight during different seasons throughout the year. On a new The Dairy Download, two guests with an eye on the market for beverages share what beverage trends mean for dairy demand.How does demand for dairy products shift around the holidays? Dawn Burns, marketing manager of category growth with Organic Valley, shares the ups and downs of dairy demand around the holiday season and highlights all the ...