A new school year means a fresh start to lunch-making. With busy back-to-school schedules, parents want to give kids food that’ll help them perform their best in and out of the classroom. Protein fortified products are at the top of the list as they enhance nutrition and healthy physical development. This is why parents are packing their children’s lunches with nutrients from U.S. Dairy to fuel their day.

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.

Food scientist and editor Donna Berry recently presented on the endless possibilities of innovating with dairy ingredients at the 18^th Annual Dairy Ingredients Symposium. 

Protein-containing foods and beverages will continue to multiply, according to Innova Market Insight’s recently released forecast of the  Top 10 Trends of 2016.