Powder exports lead the way, with other products in a lower gear.

By 2030, there will be 1.2 billion additional mouths to feed, with 97 percent in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

The U.S. dairy industry must compete harder and smarter to take advantage of continued gains in emerging-market dairy demand.

European Union steps up its game following the end of quota limits, increasing market share and finding new customers. 

January NDM/SMP sales increased 23 percent from a year ago but the overall value of U.S. dairy exports fell to their lowest figure since 2011.

Global dairy markets have taken a hit, but U.S. dairy exports are positioned for growth when global production realigns.

U.S. cheese exports tripled over a seven-year period. Despite a decline in 2015, USDEC research forecasts a continuing opportunity.

Tackling child malnutrition makes dairy protein a global economic development tool.

Research suggests third-party logistics providers with specialized knowledge in dairy exporting can help.

In a tough global market, managing your dairy supply chain to meet the needs of customers is a proven, winning strategy. 

Despite the gain in NDM/SMP volume for the month, challenging market conditions continued to impact overall sales. 

NDM/SMP and lactose held up, but other products fell into a lower gear in 2015.

One study showed companies that effectively manage their global supply chains double their profit margins. 

USDEC report says global demand will grow, but with less strength than the past decade and with more EU competition.

It will take most, if not all, of 2016 for the markets to rebalance. 

NDM/SMP and lactose are higher, but other products are struggling to gain traction.

Real market recovery must be felt at the farm, requiring a sustained skim milk powder price of at least $3,000/ton.

Output is up 3 percent since quotas came off in April, adding to the global surplus.

The Russian embargo and reduced sales to China have prompted U.S. competitors to focus more on skim milk powder, cheese and butterfat. 

USDEC offers a preview of the year ahead, identifying trends that will shape bottom lines.