With excitement building for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, global athletes are ramping up their workouts and optimizing their nutrition for the July 26-Aug. 11 competition. 

Innovation abounds in protein ingredients and dairy applications. In the plant-protein category, soy remains a strong player due to its nutritional profile, but pea is the most sought after plant protein, according to experts. 

Upcycled brewery byproducts unlock new barley flours, sustainable proteins for ready-to-drink beverages. Managing Editor Barbara Harfmann tours St. Louis-based EverGrain by AB InBev to learn about EverPro, a powdered ingredient taking the market by storm.