Faced with a rapidly evolving market driven by changing consumer lifestyles and demographics, key dairy industry leaders convened recently in Rosemont, Ill., to make recommendations about the type of product research required to ensure milk maintains its presence on American dining tables.
Fluid milk processors, dairy researchers and others participated in a two-day Fluid Milk Forum in Rosemont, Ill., presented by Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and funded by America's dairy farmers. Top research priorities identified by the group included fur-ther investigation into the nutraceutical and probiotic benefits of milk products; packaging applications and technologies; and extended shelf life.