Globally in 2014, UNICEF reported 159 million children under age five were stunted, so delivering improved nutrition – especially in the first 1,000 days of a child’s life – is critical to help mitigate the devastating impact of malnutrition. Just-published proceedings shed further light on the latest scientific advancements on the beneficial nutritional role of dairy ingredients for vulnerable populations.   

The United States won nearly 75% of the medals awarded at the 2016 World Championship Cheese Contest (WCCC), proving it can compete with the world’s best cheeses.

Three highly respected organizations recently released a new position paper on sports nutrition touting the benefits of dairy protein. In it, the American College of Sports Medicine, The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Dietitians of Canada take a fresh look at protein recommendations for athletes of all levels. Specifically, when and how often protein should be consumed.

Cheese is increasingly familiar and popular around the world, even in cultures where consumption is non-traditional. Europe is, of course, well-known as a cheese producer and supplier but countries like Australia, New Zealand and the United States have become key suppliers as well, offering global importers and end-users alike a much broader selection to choose from for both Old World favorites such as parmesan, camembert and havarti or new creations like monterey jack.

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.