Dairy ingredient innovation contributing to consumption shift

CHICAGO — Consumers want healthy, indulgent, convenient and less expensive. Advocates for the dairy industry see dairy ingredients fulfilling those desires and much more.“Dairy consumption is hot,” said Michael Dykes, president and chief executive officer, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, at Dairy Forum 2024 held Jan. 22 in Phoenix. “We’ve had a record year. We’re simply eating more of…