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. 

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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 impact officer with Chobani, and Jerod Matthews, senior director of commodity foods for dairy with Feeding America, to talk about everything from the role of dairy's key nutrients in meeting nutrition security needs to the ways the dairy industry has stepped up to create sustainable, nutritious products for vulnerable communities.

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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 Development for Nutritional & Functional Ingredients with Kerry, and Hannah Thompson, a registered dietitian and expert on nutrition and social media, share with us their expertise about the ways these products can help fill in nutritional gaps, how the market for these products is changing, and how social media can influence nutrition consumer trends.

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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 Download to explore how leading dairy companies are leveraging the health benefits of yogurt and cultured dairy products, along with the latest consumer trends! We are excited to be joined by two experts leading the charge in the production and consumer education around these nutritious products.

Jesse Merrill, founder & CEO of Good Culture, and Amanda Blechman, Director of Nutrition and Scientific Affairs at Danone North America, discuss the growth of cultured dairy and why it’s an excellent choice for consumers looking to support their nutritional needs. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about the dynamic world of yogurt and cultured dairy!

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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 patterns across different dining experiences, customer trends on the rise, and how dairy can meet the ever-changing needs of the food service industry.
 
Trisha Hanold, consumer insights analyst with Schreiber Foods, and R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research at Placer.ai, share with us the ups and downs of the food service world and how restaurants stay on the cutting edge to keep customers coming back.

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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, frozen novelty product innovations, and the joys of sharing such a cherished dessert with customers across the country.

Rich Graeter, president and CEO of Graeter’s Ice Cream, and Lauren Lewis, public relations manager at Blue Bell Creameries, share with us the ins and outs of the ice cream business and how they keep their products fresh and exciting year-round.

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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 industry can make the nutrition from dairy products more accessible, and the latest innovations and advancements in lactose-free dairy. 
 
Dr. Tamika Sims, PhD, senior director of food technology communications with the International Food Information Council, and Darin Copeland, public relations manager for Prairie Farms Dairy, share with us the latest research on dairy nutrition and consumer behavior and highlight some of the new products revolutionizing the lactose-free dairy category.

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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 have a pulse on changing consumer behaviors and expectations, innovations in technology and marketing strategies, and what opportunities the digital shelf can create for the dairy market. 

Andy Beilke, senior development manager with General Mills, and Steve Markenson, vice president of research and insights with FMI – The Food Industry Association, talk to us about the ins and outs of the digital shelf, the rise of online shopping, and what’s on the horizon for online retail and marketing of dairy products.

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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 managing partner at Ceres Dairy Risk Management, and Mike McCully, president and owner of McCully Consulting, talk to us about consumer demand, milk supply, pricing, dairy export markets, and what trends we might see throughout the rest of the year.

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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, who can talk to the rising trends, innovations, flavors, and more!

Bob McManus, executive vice president of sale with Sartori, and Francesca Elfner, vice president of BelGioioso, talk to us about consumer demand for specialty cheese, marketing their products, the new opportunities and challenges facing their segment of dairy, and what new and exciting flavors and trends are on the horizon.

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