18 Sep 2019 --- Despite the growing trend toward plant-based alternatives, the dairy industry is still holding its own by amplifying innovation and boosting the health halo of its ingredients. Protein, for example, is a key genre in the dairy sector that has maintained its popularity and widespread use. From sports nutrition to infant and senior nutrition, the dairy protein space is expected to grow with more innovative formulations and combinations with plant-based ingredients, experts tell NutritionInsight.