The words “fermented” and “dairy” have strong links to nutrition and health that have stood the test of time. But like many foods, we continue to discover nutritional properties found in fermented dairy products that benefit our health throughout life.
Checkoff-led consumer research indicates that people believe the digestive system and microbiome are important not just for gut health but also for immunity, and mental and metabolic health.
The acquisition will expand Lifeway Foods’ position within the better-for-you drinkable dairy space.
August 3, 2021
Lifeway Foods Inc., a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir and other fermented probiotic products to support the microbiome, announced its intent to acquire certain assets of privately held Laguna Beach, Calif.-based GlenOaks Farms Inc., a drinkable yogurt brand founded in 1984.
Most seniors remember grooving to the Bee Gees song "Stayin' Alive." And since the COVID-19 pandemic, their focus might have shifted from enjoying the golden years to literally staying alive.
According to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland, men who eat plenty of fermented dairy products have a lower risk of incident coronary heart disease.
October 30, 2018
According to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland, men who eat plenty of fermented dairy products have a lower risk of incident coronary heart disease.
The French consumer eats four to five times the amount of yogurt as an American. Think of the sales volume impact if we can duplicate that level of consumption here at home.
Greek yogurt was not newly created. It was borrowed from the Mediterranean region. Might there be something else looming on the horizon for the taking if we just look beyond our shores?
With election year fever approaching a crescendo, Americans are gathering information about the candidates from debates, conventions, campaign ads and media pundits. Each voter must decide whose facts make the most sense.
Cultured dairy products can be pourable or spoonable, smooth or creamy. Use technology to build the right structure and mouthfeel in order to satisfy consumers.
While a pleasing flavor is a prerequisite to consumer acceptability of all foods, the texture of fermented milks is as important — if not more important — in determining consumer preference of fermented milk products.
Processors of hard cheese and yogurt take note: Neolithic man figured out he could consume fermented milk without harm even if drinking milk caused him GI distress.