Permeate has arrived as a permanent fixture in the ever-innovating world of dairy ingredients. A recent analysis of new product tracking data from Innova Market Insights confirmed dairy permeate’s upward growth streak for global new product introductions continued in 2021, smashing prior year records. What’s driving this demand? Manufacturers are seizing the benefits of adding permeate across various formulations and application categories, including the multifunctional ingredient’s browning, flavor enhancement, and cost saving properties. With a wave of health-conscious consumers wanting more out of their food, permeate delivers on great taste, while also helping reduce the use of sodium and added sugars in formulations.

Strong global demand for U.S. Dairy’s diverse portfolio of delicious, nutritious and sustainably produced products helped drive exports to new records in 2021, both in terms of volume and value. U.S. dairy export volume last year increased 10% over 2020 to more than 2.3 million metric tons (MT) milk solid equivalent. Value rose 18% to US$7.75 billion. Export volume in 2021 was equivalent to more than 17% of U.S. milk produced last year, also an all-time high.

The number and range of products powered with dairy protein ingredients continue to climb globally, providing ample opportunities for manufacturers to deliver the health and nutritional benefits of dairy to consumers in new, exciting and delicious ways. An analysis of tracking data from Innova Market Insights confirms this upward growth trajectory by revealing that global food and beverage product introductions made with whey proteins and with milk proteins set new records in 2020.

While the recent Earth Day celebration brings the health and wellbeing of our planet top of mind, today and every day, the U.S. dairy community is dedicated to feeding the world in a planet-friendly manner. Throughout the supply chain, from farmers to processors, U.S. Dairy is embracing practices that care for the environment and support sustainable food formulations.

To feature some of the many efforts our suppliers take to deliver the value in milk to global customers, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) has unveiled the first video in a new series: U.S. Dairy: Sustainability at the Heart of Global Ingredient Solutions.