Research & Insights

Turning Insights into Innovation

The right products, in the right place, at the right time, in the right way. The U.S. dairy industry is committed to using comprehensive research and testing to better understand the needs of consumers — of varying ages, genders and lifestyles — and responding with innovations that satisfy those needs.

We provide consumer-focused knowledge, plus the tools needed for innovation to help the dairy industry:

Overcome barriers to innovation
Identify a competitive advantage
Increase category sales
Drive demand for dairy and dairy-based products

Meeting marketplace demand

Registered Innovation Center partners can log in to learn about the initiatives that are helping the dairy industry work together, from groundbreaking retail strategies to addressing the latest industry trends.

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Unintended Consequences of Dairy Avoidance

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have repeatedly stressed the importance of maintaining an adequate dairy intake. View this white paper for healthcare professionals on lactose intolerance and dairy consumption for a better understanding of the "Unintended Consequences of Dairy Avoidance."

What’s New?

Dairy industry is under-represented in the snacking market; new research provides opportunities for growth.
Addressing consumers with lactose intolerance symptoms: a business case for dairy.

Dairy Research Institute

Learn how Dairy Research Institute works with research and insights by delivering new opportunities through science and technology to develop innovative products and ingredients.