Indulgence is evolving. Today’s consumers aren’t content to choose between wellness and delight; they want it all.
Cargill supports your dairy innovation needs from concept to market. Partner with us for proven expertise, industry-leading ingredients, and a collaborative approach.
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From consumer insights to on-trend ideas, prototyping to scale-up, tap into Cargill’s comprehensive resources for dairy innovation.
Dairy innovation
Fresh concepts from Cargill
At the Cargill Food Innovation Center, we are transforming insights into innovative prototypes for ingredient systems and solutions—turning creative ideas into real products that help brands stay ahead.
Yogurt with inclusions
Indulgent yogurt
A richly layered experience, with dessert-like texture and a trend-forward flavor profile—packed with protein and fiber nutrition.
Ultra-filtered chocolate milk
A reduced-sugar fave
All the richness of an indulgent chocolate milk, with 50% less sugar.* Real, ultra-filtered milk sips with an excellent source of protein and calcium.
Market Trends
Consumers want it all
Protein. Calcium. Less sugar. Indulgent experiences. It’s a tall order, but one we can help you deliver on.
Clear health benefits
Milk protein claims lead across categories1
Delightful taste + texture
48% say texture defines dessert enjoyment2
Craving indulgent nutrition
Functional beverage users believe healthy foods rarely taste good3
Insights
Indulgence is evolving
Learn how Cargill is redefining what an indulgent treat can look and taste like in this brief video.
Cargill’s dairy portfolio
Delivering comprehensive solutions to capture dairy’s potential.
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Cocoa & Chocolate
Cargill’s broad portfolio of high-quality cocoas and chocolates can make your dairy products irresistible.
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Fats & Oils
Fats and oils can enhance mouthfeel, add beneficial nutrients and stabilize emulsions in dairy.
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Confectionery and Specialty Fats
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Salt
Salt is surprisingly essential in dairy products. We can help you find the best salt ingredients for your recipes.
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Sweeteners
From lightly sweet to full-on indulgent, Cargill can help you achieve your goals for taste, functional performance and label attributes.
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Texturizers
In dairy, texture is critical: the palatability of yogurt, creamy melt of ice cream, or bite of cheese. Rely on Cargill to achieve sensory perfection.
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Find solutions across the dairy aisle & beyond
Explore all that Cargill has to offer for Dairy & Dairy Alternatives.
More resources from Cargill
Ingredients
Our Sweeteners portfolio
Learn about Cargill’s wide variety of sweeteners to meet your formulation needs.
Innovation
Trending solutions
Discover solutions to the latest formulation challenges and insights into the latest consumer trends.
Insights
Digging into sweetness
Get actionable insights into how consumers are trying to limit or avoid sugar.
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Dairy differently
Cargill insights, ingredients and innovation capabilities can help you create differentiated dairy.
SOURCES: 1. Innova Database. 2. Supermarket Perimeter. 3. Packaged Facts.
*Sugar content has been lowered from 22 g to 11 g per 240 ml serving.
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