Dairy proteins’ unique ability to help improve body composition during weight loss, increase muscle mass when combined with resistance training and aid in muscle recovery after endurance exercise is well-established. People often envision these as being reserved for young, competitive athletes, but new research has shown dairy proteins have great benefits for women—without adding the bulk—as well as older individuals.

Protein was everywhere at the 2018 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo held July 15–18, in Chicago. USDEC and its members helped the more than 23,000 attendees from more than 90 countries learn that dairy is a proven and unmatched protein solution for the food industry.

The 2018 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo is being held July 15–18, in Chicago. In anticipation of the power of protein being a major trend, USDEC invites all attendees to booth #S1427 to taste and learn why all proteins are not created equal.

As consumers’ interest in health and wellness foods continues to climb, how to deliver nourishing products that are simultaneously delicious, enjoyable and convenient becomes a challenge and opportunity for food formulators. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) recently announced two innovation partnerships with leading institutions in China and Southeast Asia aimed at meeting the needs and desires of local consumers across life stages, from youth to adults to seniors.

Nearly 150 participants from health and wellness-focused food and beverage companies in Japan attended a USDEC innovation seminar held in Tokyo May 17, 2018, where they learned how U.S. dairy proteins offer value in products targeting a variety of Japanese consumers, from the fitness-conscious to seniors.