Technology allows for new cheese formats

Par-baked sheets of

cheese are free of

carbohydrates, gluten and

sugar. The cheese can

wrap some veggies and

meat and function as a

hand-held snack.

Crispy cheese bars list cheese as the

first ingredient. Loaded with protein

and void of gluten, these bars include

whole grains and seeds.

Removing moisture from cheese

positions this high-protein,

carbohydrate-free dairy food as a

gluten-free alternative to grain-

based baked goods. It also serves

as a canvas for layering flavors.

Cheese gets baked into

snack-size pieces and

flavored with herbs and

spices.

Packaging for multiple flavors, textures and nutrition

Dome cups and side-by-side containers are no longer just for

yogurt. Try cottage cheese, quark and pudding, but take it to the

next level with functional ingredients. The inclusions can also

offer extra benefits.

Better-for-you dips

can be sweet or

savory., or even hot!

They provide a

vehicle for trending

flavors. The dipper

can even be fortified.

The right package allows for the

delivery of more flavor, different

textures and fortification. Include a

spoon or a collectible.

Portable,

squeezable

packs invite

athletes and

hurried

consumers to

nourish up.

Getting kids to snack on veggies

Whole milk yogurt melds well

with vegetables for babies

and toddlers. Maybe it could

help adults improve their daily

intake, too.

Better-for-you ice

cream contains

hidden

vegetables. It’s a

snack parents

don’t mind giving

their kids.

Parents are

drawn to value-

added foods.

Getting kids to

eat more

veggies is a

winner.Greek yogurt serves as a

base for this kid-friendly

condiment that comes in

flavors to help them eat

more veggies.

Chocolate ice cream

hides cauliflower,

while cotton candy-

flavored ice cream

welcomes beets for

both color and

nutrition. Mint chip

and spinach simply

go together.

Formulate for health and wellness

Dairy serves as a carrier for whole food nutrition. These

organic whole milk probiotic yogurts are loaded with

superfood ingredients. Protect (Acai + Beets) contains acai,

maca root, aronia, beetroot and lucuma, a blend to protect

your body and your soul. Refresh (Matcha + Maca)

contains matcha tea, maca, lucuma, spirulina and chlorella,

a blend to refresh your memory and your day.

Revive (Turmeric + Ginger) contains maca, lucuma,

mesquite, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and black pepper, a

blend to revive your creativity and your spirit.

Products for beauty-from-within may

include anti-aging ingredients such as

collagen and antioxidants. If immunity

is the intent, probiotics assist with

balancing the microflora. Probiotics

can be added directly or through the

addition of fermented foods, such as

kombucha, an effervescent beverage

made from either green or black tea

mixed with bacteria or yeast.

Kombucha contains antioxidants and

is recognized for helping ward off

illness. These gut shots start with a

base of pasture-raised kefir that

supports digestive health and boosts

immunity, while rebalancing gut flora

and improving digestion. Chai +

Matcha creates calm, focused energy

for mind and body. Chocolate +

Chaga boosts energy and deepens

immunity. Pineapple +

Turmeric supports brain function and

joint health. Vanilla + Collagen

strengthens hair, skin and nail health.

Consumers have never been so in tune with their bodies as

they are now. Health and wellness are a priority, with boosting

immunity on top of mind.

Beverages designed as mini meals

It’s a new spin on

gazpacho and other chilled

drinkable soups. These

ready-to-drink protein

smoothies combine

probiotic yogurt with lean

chicken breast meat. Fruit

provides antioxidants and

vitamins, along with a

touch of sweetness. They

are designed to provide

the ideal carbohydrate-to-

protein ratio for muscle

recovery and weight

control.

Many health conditions require

specially formulated foods, e.g., low

sodium for blood pressure, gluten free

for celiac disease and no sugar for

diabetes. Made with high-quality dairy

proteins, this shelf-stable shake is

designed to help manage blood sugar

and support the needs of people with

diabetes and pre-diabetes. The protein

satiates, while the slow-digesting

carbohydrates and good-for-you fats

help control blood sugar and reduce

blood sugar spikes. It’s even soy- and

gluten-free, and suitable for lactose-

intolerant individuals.

Beverage companies have many dairy options

as base ingredients, including cream, milk,

yogurt and dairy powders, such as casein,

nonfat dry milk and whey.

Portable refrigerated dairy-based snacks

Refrigerated dairy-based

snacks can be designed for

kids and adults.

Dairy-based snacks

can be sold through

the convenience

channel and

foodservice. University

and institutional dining

halls and snacks shops

are ideal channels.

Dairy combines well

with multiple protein

sources to create new

forms of dairy snacks.

Poppable bites and

smoothie pouches are

great for dashboard

snacking.

Invite consumers on a worldly adventure

International-inspired cheeses can be used to create

snack packs with compatible components, such as

meats, crackers and nuts. These six flavors come from

around the globe. Borderline Blaze is smoked jalapeno

cheddar. Island Fire Dance is havarti with mango chunks

and habanero peppers. Seoul Spice is Monterey Jack

with the sweet and savory flavors of Korean BBQ.

Sriracha Jack is Monterey Jack with tangy sriracha

flavor. Tuscan Temptress is mozzarella with basil and

sun-dried tomato. Wild Arabian Nights is Monterey Jack

with za’atar seasoning.

Guacamole cheese is a green cows

milk gouda blended with avocado, lime

juice, chili, tomato, onion and garlic. It

can me melted into a queso dip.

Combine familiar dairy foods with unfamiliar spices and peppers from

around the world to satisfy consumers’ flavor cravings.

Mexican street corn is

converted into a snacking

dip featuring roasted whole

kernel corn, sour cream,

parmesan, jalapeño and

green onions.

New flavors and formats for Hispanic cheese

A number of fresh white Hispanic cheeses

do not melt when heated, much like feta.

These cheeses can be cubed, then

marinated or seasoned and grilled to

brown the edges. They can be sold in

snack packs with accompaniments.

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Hispanic cheeses can be snackified when packaged in convenient

formats with flavorful extras.

Single-serve snacks combine

cheese with meat. Think Pepper

Jack and chorizo jerky.

Fondue-type sauce kits can be

designed to make authentic chile

con queso, complete with diced

chile peppers, tomatoes, onions,

cilantro, spices and even ground

meat. Microwaveable cups might

come with a side of tortilla chips.

Thinking outside the dairy departmentFrozen novelties, by design,

are portable snacks. They are

also a “sweet’ approach to

deliver extra nutrition. These

frozen dessert tubes are loaded

with dairy protein, probiotics,

prebiotics and 26 vitamins and

minerals. They even contain

cocoa protein nuggets made

with whey protein concentrate

and isolate.

Cottage cheese, quark even

Greek yogurt can be

thickened and enrobed in

chocolate for a better-for-you

“candy bar concept” sold in

the refrigerator.

Dairy-based

snacks can be

sold throughout

the supermarket.

Dairy is part of many

international cuisines. Indian

street food snacks often

include savory yogurts as

dippers and condiments.

These mini meals are

merchandised in the grab-

and-go section of

supermarkets.

Formulating dairy into salty snacks

Typical salty snack foods, such as chips

and crackers, can be carefully designed to

include large amounts of dairy ingredients

to boost nutritional value, add flavor and

even contribute functionally. Maybe these

are the dippers in the dual-compartment

package. Cheese in the main ingredient in

these cheese crackers. With the addition

of whey protein concentrate, one serving

contains 10 grams of protein, as

compared to standard cheese crackers

with 3 grams. Whey protein concentrate

provides 15 grams of protein per chip

serving.

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Traditional salty snacks get a protein makeover when dairy

gets added to the formula.

Ready-to-eat popcorn gets coated

with a blend of whey protein isolate,

whey, buttermilk powder, nonfat milk

solids, butter powder and dried

cheese, delivering 10 grams of

protein per 2.5 cup serving.

Formulating dairy into sweet treats

Snack bars come is many shapes and

sizes and often combine numerous better-

for-you ingredients, including protein, fiber

and superfoods. This bar designed for the

keto dieter includes whey crisps made

from whey protein concentrate, milk

protein isolate and whey protein isolate.

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Dairy protein gives permission to consumers to satisfy their sweet tooth.

Add a glass of milk and you have the perfect snack.

On the sweeter side of snacking, a protein

powder blend of partially hydrolyzed milk

protein isolate and milk protein isolate

contribute 10 grams of protein per one

cookie.

An entire brand focused on dairy proteins.

Dairy proteins are the base of these

tortilla-style chips. It’s a blend of acid

casein, milk protein isolate and whey

protein isolate. The seasoning blend of

whey, dried cheese, buttermilk powder

and nonfat milk adds additional protein. .

Quest Nutrition’s mission is to make the foods you crave work for

you, not against you. The complete protein products keep net

carbs and sugar in check.

Quest bars rely on a protein blend of milk

protein isolate and whey protein isolate.

Cheese contributes protein to pizza. To

boost it up, the crust includes milk protein

isolate and whey protein isolate.