Greek yogurt is dominating the cultured dairy category and has pushed conventional yogurt to the forefront. Other food processors use the cultured products as ingredients in snacks and cereals, and consumers use the yogurts in recipes.
Greek yogurt is leading the way in new product innovations and helping to keep yogurt on everyone’s radar. Processors continue to introduce new yogurt flavors in Greek and regular, and many are finding new ways to incorporate yogurt into other foods.
Yogurt production rose 4.2% from 2011 to 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Since 2000, production is up 142%, and the number of yogurt plants in the United States has grown from 80 to 130 in the last 12 years.
Exclusive Insights: Get the scoop on the latest news and trends in the dairy industry through our premium online content and Dairy Foods eNewsletters, delivered weekly and monthly.
Professional Development: Don’t just consume the news by reading, listen and watch it! Dairy Foods videos and podcasts bring on key executives and figures in the dairy industry to discuss what’s going on for them and what’s happening in the industry and what new products, events or company milestones are on the way.
Educational Opportunities: Our on-demand webinars bring voices from the dairy industry to inform and educate fellow dairy professionals on a variety of topics that will help their business and products succeed in the market.