“Dairy technology” may sound oxymoronic, given the most common connotations of technology. After all, we are an industry that has to strategize about feeding animals and what to do with their byproducts.

Mexico’s Comercializadora de Lacteos y Derivados developed a drinking yogurt just for kids called Lala PetiZoo.

In Germany, Andechser Molkerei Scheitz introduces a stevia-sweetened yogurt that includes stevia in the product name.

Atkins Nutritionals Inc., Denver, introduces the first and so far the only ready-to-drink, low-carb breakfast shake that features a resealable, twist-off cap, making it easy to open, close and carry while in transit.

Right Track Global LLC, Irvine, Calif., has debuted Dr. Sears Family Essentials Cool Fuel fortified, ready-to-drink shakes. 

Springfield Creamery Inc., Eugene, Ore., has introduced the country’s first fruit-on-top organic cottage cheese.

Target Corp., Minneapolis, introduces a private-label line of Archer Farms ready-to-drink lattes packaged in 9.5-fluid-ounce glass bottles and sold in packs of four that can be mixed and matched.

Athletes HoneyMilk LLC, Austin, Texas, a subsidiary of Select Milk Producers, Artesia, N.M., a co-op of 77 family-owned farms located in West Texas and New Mexico, uses honey as a sweetener, flavor and energy source in its namesake beverage line: Athletes HoneyMilk. 

In January, Milford, Conn.-based Iskream Inc. introduced the first low-fat, no-sugar-added ice cream made with an all-natural, zero-calorie, stevia-based sweetener.

Dozens of cultured dairy innovations have been launched since January, with more to come this summer.