Now that protein has piqued consumers’ interest, effective promotion of protein-fortified products is an excellent investment.

Boxborough, Mass.-based Booozah LLC partnered with Royal Ice Cream Co., Manchester, Conn., to create all-natural StrongBody protein ice cream bars.

Rockin' Refuel Lean Builder, a high-protein milk from Phoenix, Ariz.-based milk processor Shamrock Farms, received the most votes in Dairy Foods' 2013 Best New Dairy Products poll. The milk was one of 25 dairy foods and beverages nominated by the editorial staff of Dairy Foods. 

 You know it’s next to the garbanzos at the salad bar. Did you know this versatile dairy food will add taste, texture, flavor and protein to many other foods? 

Dairy processors can make high-protein yogurts with various ingredients, processes and equipment. What’s best? That’s a hard question to answer because the options have their own pros and cons.