The U.S. Dairy Export Council launched, in 2015, a new website called ThinkUSAdairy.org intended to facilitate customer access to information and resources about the U.S. dairy industry. We are now excited to announce the launch of our new and improved Supplier Directory!

2015 was a challenging year for both global dairy markets and U.S. dairy exports. Over the medium-term horizon, however, USDEC analysts project that rising global dairy demand will pressure available milk supplies, accelerating export growth momentum for U.S. dairy suppliers through 2020 and beyond.

Food and beverage manufacturers have evolved over time to develop many forms of better-for-you foods that not only keep longer, but are tastier and easier to prepare. However, a new movement also requiring food products to have a “clean label” is giving formulators a new challenge to overcome.

Whey and milk protein ingredients were included in more new product launches in 2014 than in 2013, and beverages are among the key applications. This new Dairy Detective column explores how beverages infused with dairy proteins are in high demand and embody nutritional benefits to consumers of all ages.