IDFA - International Dairy Foods Association
11/09/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/09/2026 15:40
The Dairy Download - Trends in Dairy Dips and Spreads
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Dips and spreads offer consumers a flavorful and versatile way to enjoy dairy, while creating new opportunities for innovation across the category. In this episode of The Dairy Download, we explore the trends shaping dairy dips and spreads, from cultured dairy and flavored butters to seasonal applications and changing consumer preferences.
Tune in for insights from Julie Smolyansky, CEO of Lifeway Foods, and Joe Watts, Purchasing and Finished Goods Manager at Minerva Dairy. Our guests discuss innovation in kefir and butter, the flavors and health trends influencing consumer demand and how dairy products can find new applications in everyday meals and holiday cooking.
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