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title: Health Trends and Consumer Preferences in Dairy
description: During this VentureFuel Visionaries podcast episode, we feature a panel discussion with John Crawford, Donna Berry, Patrycja Kotowska, & Fred Schonenberg.
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# [Health Trends and Consumer Preferences in Dairy](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/health-trends-and-consumer-preferences-in-dairy)

 Written by [Vanessa Rosado](https://blog.venturefuel.net/pov/author/vanessa-rosado) | Jan 29, 2025 1:00:00 PM

This week's VentureFuel Visionaries include John Crawford, SVP of Client Insights for the Dairy Category at Circana; Donna Berry, Editor & Consultant at Dairy & Food Communications Inc.; Patrycja Kotowska, Category Strategy Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market; and Fred Schonenberg, Founder & CEO of VentureFuel.

Recorded during the Real California Milk Excelerator’s Future of Dairy Expo in November 2024, this panel discussion dives into the latest health trends and shifting consumer preferences in the dairy industry. It also covers everything from lactose-free products to sourcing transparency and the growing demand for products that align with consumer values.

 

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