5 Trends in the global dairy

Dairy products are a good choice for satisfying the protein needs of the human body. Nowadays，there are various kinds of dairy products on the market already, but this does not prevent dairy companies from actively innovating every year, and it is particularly important to pay attention to the trend of the global dairy industry trend.

Trend 1: Probiotics

As consumers become more concerned about their health, probiotics, which are beneficial to intestinal health, have been attracting much attention. According to the relevant analysis, dairy products are one of the better carriers for carrying probiotics into the human body. Some yogurt bacteria have been proven to improve the digestion of lactose intolerance in some people. It is estimated that by 2024, the global market for probiotics will reach approximately 488.8 billion yuan.   

Trend 2: Milk protein

The growth in protein consumption has driven innovation in the dairy industry, with many consumers using milk protein as their choice of protein.

Trend 3: New tastes

As the group of young consumers expands, they need products with characteristics of individuality, interest and novelty, and this will promote innovation in the industry. For example, seasoning butter, spicy pickled cheese etc., substitutions with plant-based media are growing rapidly, and the competition in the industry has changed into: refining product category is more competitive, so enterprises need to try new flavors to gain a larger market share under traditional systems.

Trend 4: Sugar reduction and hypoglycemic

"Low sugar" has become apparent in the beverage industry, where consumers want low - or sugar-free dairy products. There are already plenty of low-calorie ice creams, low-sugar and sugar-free yogurts on the market. In the future, low-sugar products for dairy products and desserts will continue to increase in the global market.

Trend 5: New categories

Milk occupies a large market share, and milk substitutes have emerged – plant nut milk, soy milk, etc. have become popular. The latest data show: Camel milk is also a good substitute. Camel milk is rich in vitamin C, iron and active calcium (one of the most easily absorbed calcium sources in the human body). Camel milk calcium content is 154.57-186.87 mg / per 100 grams, contains vitamin D, which can promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine. The international market shows that there is a huge demand for camel milk in the international market. There are 200 million potential consumers in Arab countries, and the global market is estimated to be worth about 66.9 billion yuan

Article source: food network