
Understanding Growth Opportunities: Dairy Milk
After decades of sales weakness, dairy milk made a comeback in 2024. Retail dollar sales of dairy milk increased 2% overall in 2024 to $17.1…

Consumer Perceptions: Driving Dairy Product Innovation
According to Innova Market Insights, there are five vital consumer trends driving dairy’s future market opportunities. These trends are based on wide-ranging, global consumer surveys.…

Winning Over Gen Z
While the full opportunity of Gen Z won’t be realized until they fully hit adulthood, approximately 95% are engaging with foodservice, retail food, or both.…

Cheese: What’s New
Cheese consumption in the U.S. is at an all-time high of nearly 42 pounds per person, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. The…

Sustainability: Consumer Perceptions Driving Dairy Innovation
According Innova Market Insights, sustainability issues remain top of mind as the effects of climate change become more pronounced. Join Midwest Dairy as we explore…

Understanding Growth Opportunities: Value-Added Milk
According to Circana’s latest sales data, the value-added milk segment returned to volume growth the past 12 weeks (+2%), while plant-based alternatives continued to show…

From Birth to Young Adulthood: Dairy Nutrition Recommendations and Practical Applications
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) were the first set to include nutrition guidance for the entire lifespan, including infants from birth to 24…

Dairy’s Role in a Healthy, Sustainable Food System
Dairy foods play an integral role in today’s interconnected food system, from the unique nutrient profile that nourishes Americans daily to the resource stewardship that…