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.

The avian influenza virus forced food and beverage manufacturers to find egg alternatives due to egg shortages and price spikes. As concerns subdue, egg substitution lives on to meet emerging trends and growing demands. Susan Larson explains how U.S. whey proteins are a nutritional, cost effective and sustainable egg replacer.

Newly released U.S. government Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) reinforce the vital role of dairy foods in dietary recommendations. Released January 7, 2016, the updated Dietary Guidelines continue to confirm that three servings of low-fat and fat-free dairy foods each day provides an essential part of all healthy eating styles.

Studies show that three of the top five most popular New Year’s resolutions are related to health and wellness. Each year, many people vouch to lose weight, eat healthier or exercise more. In 2016, support consumers by innovating with U.S. dairy to make these resolutions easier to achieve.

One way consumers prepare for the holidays is planning what they will serve or bring to their celebratory gatherings. Of course, it wouldn’t be a celebration without an abundance of food that entices people to overeat. This year, give consumers peace-of-mind with food and beverage options that’ll help them eat more sensibly over the holiday season.