The global yogurt market is projected to surpass $67 billion by the year 2015, driven by growing consumer desire for convenient and health promoting products, according to new report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. The market is also favored by the increasing popularity of yogurt as a functional food. The global dairy industry’s rapid growth is attributed primarily to the advent of functional products, with characteristics such as low-sugar, low-fat, cholesterol-lowering and favorable impact on digestive health, according to the report, titled “Yogurt: A Global Strategic Business Report.” Among all functional foods, yogurt is considered an ideal medium for delivery of beneficial functional ingredients. For further information: www.strategyr.com