Trend cluster
Category

Probiotic
Dairy

The inclusion of probiotics in milks and creamers helps promote gut health.

Probiotic-Infused Milk PowdersMushroom-Fueled Functional CreamersAt-Home Probiotic Maker KitsProbiotic Cultured Milks

Trend

What is the Probiotic Dairy trend?

Probiotic Dairy: Probiotics remain popular as gut health-promoting additions to consumers' diets, and dairy brands are now incorporating probiotics into milks and creamers, or allowing consumers to infuse milk with probiotics at home.

Insight

The consumer insight behind the Probiotic Dairy trend

In recent years, alternative dairy products have become popular as consumers deal with intolerances, or want more health benefits out of their food and beverage choices. In order to compete, dairy brands are having to prioritize and highlight the nutritional benefits in their products.

Trend themes

Themes within the Probiotic Dairy trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Probiotic Infusions

Dairy companies are incorporating probiotics into their products or allowing consumers to infuse probiotics at home.

02

Mushroom-Packed Products

Companies are adding functional mushroom products into food and beverages to provide mind-body benefits.

03

Microbe-Protective Technology

Companies are implementing technology to offer more protective solutions to ensure microbes reach the intestinal tract.

Industry implications

What the Probiotic Dairy trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Dairy Industry

Dairy companies are incorporating probiotics into their products or allowing consumers to infuse probiotics at home.

For

Functional Food Industry

Companies are adding functional mushroom products into food and beverages to provide mind-body benefits.

For

Health & Wellness Industry

Companies are implementing technology to offer more protective solutions to ensure microbes reach the intestinal tract, improving digestive health.

Workshop question

How is your brand competiting in a changing market?

Trend signals

Trend signals for Probiotic Dairy

Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 74%, activity 55%, freshness 12%.

Popularity74%
Activity55%
Freshness12%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X
  • Boomer
Market
North America