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A Year of Innovation in Dairy and Plant-based Yogurt 2025
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Better-for-you claims, led by protein, vitamin and mineral fortification and gut health, are driving yogurt innovation. Mikolaj Kaczorowski, Innovation Analyst…
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A Year of Innovation in Dairy and Plant-based Yogurt 2025

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    • What we have seen
    • Our pick of the most innovative launches in this review
    • Other innovative launches
    • The Future of Yogurt and Chilled Desserts: 2025
  1. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA (EMEA)

    • Europe: protein claims are a growing feature in yogurt launches
    • Consumers are interested in high protein options
    • Protein claims are booming in yogurt launches, though private labels are lagging behind
    • Graph 1: yogurt launches, by share of high/added protein claim, 2020-25
    • Brands are offering high protein options
    • Private labels are placing protein content at the heart of product messaging
    • Brand renovation/innovation: Müller partners with MyProtein to launch high protein yogurt options
    • Europe: gut health claims are growing, but remain relatively niche in yogurt
    • Consumers turn to yogurt to support their gut health
    • Digestive health claims see an uptick in launches in the last 12 months
    • Graph 2: yogurt launches, by share of select claim, 2020-25
    • Yogurt brands are highlighting good bacteria, probiotics and digestive benefits
    • The Middle East & Africa (MEA)
    • Yogurt brands offer confectionery and bakery inspired flavour options
  2. ASIA PACIFIC (APAC)

    • Asia: store brands are a growing presence in yogurt launches
    • The price of yogurt is hampering its wider appeal
    • Private labels are a small but growing presence in yogurt launches in the region
    • Graph 3: yogurt and drinking yogurt launches, by share of private label, 2020-25
    • Protein-rich recipes and indulgent flavours help these private label yogurt launches stand out
    • Asia: yogurt brands reduce additives to meet consumer interest in more natural offerings
    • Natural recipes with no additives or preservatives appeal to consumers
    • The no additives or preservatives claim grows in dairy yogurt launches in the region
    • Yogurt brands highlight minimal and additive-free recipes
    • Brand renovation/innovation: Yakult launches plant-based soy yogurt
    • Australia & New Zealand
    • The protein claim continues to grow in yogurt launches in Australia and New Zealand
    • Yogurt brands tempt consumers with limited edition flavours
  3. THE AMERICAS

    • North America:  yogurt brands bring new taste sensations to the market
    • Consumers are hungry for flavour innovation
    • Bakery, dessert and sweet flavoured yogurts offer growth momentum
    • Flavourscape AI: methodology
    • Yogurt brands innovate around unique and novel flavour combinations
    • North America: yogurt brands promote positive nutrition
    • Consumers are keen for yogurts with health benefits
    • Better-for-you claims surge in yogurt launches
    • Graph 4: yogurt launches, by share of select claims, 2020-25
    • Protein, probiotics and vitamins and minerals feature in these yogurt launches
    • Latin America
    • Seasonal and limited edition yogurt launches help brands stand out on shelf
    • Graph 5: yogurt launches, by share of select claims, 2024-25
    • Yogurt brands are launching seasonal and limited edition offerings

Explore the latest innovation in yogurt in 2025 with Mintel’s global innovation report. The report identifies the major launch activities, pivotal consumer attitudes and most important product development of the year across regions EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.

Key innovation trends in the yogurt market are analysed and succinctly presented alongside Mintel’s consumer data and insights. So you can understand changing consumer demands and identify future growth opportunities.

This report also presents Mintel’s analysts’ pick of the most innovative launches in the global yogurt market. Understanding innovation in yogurt has never been so easy.

Meet the Expert Behind the Analysis

This report was written by Mikolaj Kaczorowski. Mikolaj has 8 years experience working at Mintel and is responsible for analysing new product launches in food, drink and household categories, tying these back to consumer insights, and identifying emerging NPD trends.

Better-for-you claims, led by protein, vitamin and mineral fortification and gut health, are driving yogurt innovation.

Mikolaj Kaczorowski, Innovation AnalystMikolaj Kaczorowski
Innovation Analyst

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