# Dairy Trend Report Products Receive a Milky Makeover By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2012-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-trend-report References: [trendreports](http://www.trendreports.com/research/dairy) Dairy products are a standard staple of many diets, as consumers include products such as cheese and milk into a variety of dishes. What many people are not aware of is how dairy is being added to unconventional designs. From chocolate installations to lactose-filled photoshoots, Trend Hunter's [Dairy Trend Report](http://www.trendreports.com/research/dairy) uncovers the latest developments using this type of food. Enhancements are also being made to dairy products themselves, as many individuals are still seeking a sense of opulence in what they buy. Gold-covered cheese is just one example of this, which indicates a need for over-the-top products. Our research boils down the best innovations in the field of dairy, and organizes them into 22 PRO trends and 206 examples of developments regarding cheese and milk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unconventional-dairy-designs:** Opportunities to create unconventional designs using dairy products, such as chocolate installations and lactose-filled photoshoots - **Luxury-dairy-products:** The trend for seeking opulence in dairy products presents opportunities for creating premium experiences for consumers, such as gold-covered cheese - **Innovative-dairy-enhancements:** Innovations in dairy products, as consumers seek new and exciting experiences, present opportunities for advancements in product development and design ### Who This Affects Most - **Food-and-beverage:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the trend for unconventional dairy designs and innovative product enhancements geared toward luxury experiences - **Art-and-design:** The art and design industry can create dairy-inspired installations and visual designs for product marketing and promotion - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate luxury dairy products into their menus and offer premium cheese tastings and experiences for guests ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Dairy Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-recipes.md) - [Lab-Made Milk Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labmade-milk-proteins.md) - [Plant-Based Dessert Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-moo1.md) - [Golden British Milk Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trewithen-dairy-cornwall-gold.md) - [Oat Milk Cheese Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-milk-cheese-tour.md) - [Dubai Chocolate-Style Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-style-cheese.md) - [Versatile Dairy Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-concentrate.md) - [Fruit-Forward Cottage Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-things-dairy-cottage-cheese.md) - [Pumpkin Spice-Flavored Milk Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spiceflavored-milk.md)