Coffee and tea are popular day-to-day drinks and their desirability is on the rise with recent reports stating more consumers want a nutritious way to stay energized. Something as simple and nutritious as dairy paired with the possibilities in staple beverages can create successful beverages options worth further exploration.

High-quality protein can be an important ally in addressing the double burden of malnutrition. Nutrition experts from the United States and Asia recently shed light on the latest scientific understanding of the role U.S. dairy proteins can help play as a nutrition solution in addressing this challenge across life stages, from children to adults to seniors.

You’re probably familiar with the fact that milk has high-quality protein. But did you know milk actually has two main types of protein?

U.S. Dairy is delivering on top trends at multiple conferences to serve up ideas for product developers to take advantage of the functionality, taste and nutrition that dairy has to offer. From clean label and reduced sodium to energy and globally inspired flavors, U.S. dairy ingredients have an important role in nourishing consumer-inspired foods and beverages seen throughout these events.

Inspired by frequently sought-out food and beverage preferences, USDEC will highlight three on-trend prototypes at Booth 1931 during the 2016 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Conference in July. Be sure attend to sample the yogurt barley soup, samosa hybrid and mango chutney cottage cheese dip while gathering other resources and insights.