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If Ben & Jerry’s can’t make a ‘Peace for Palestine’ flavoured ice cream, co-founder Ben Cohen will make it himself
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If Ben & Jerry’s can’t make a ‘Peace for Palestine’ flavoured ice cream, co-founder Ben Cohen will make it himself

Danone is struggling to meet demand for high-protein yogurt while coffee creamers continue to be a drag on performance in North America

Opinion
There are some great plant-based milk and cream cheese alternatives out there, but semi-hard cheeses are tougher to crack. Could fermentation hold the key?

The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s biggest global rival has gone from strength to strength in the face of market challenges – here’s how the Nestlé co-owned company drives growth

With just weeks remaining before its planned spin-off, the demerger of The Magnum Ice Cream Company has been postponed

In a world first, casein proteins have been developed at industrial scale from an unlikely ingredient: whey

From biotic soda to kefir, gut health innovation shows no signs of abating. Which trends will see microbiome science continue to push the envelope?

From cream to butterfat, prices have lowered across the board

Nestlé’s quiet exit from global methane-cutting alliance has sparked fresh scrutiny over its climate commitments

Once heralded as a category disruptor, Kerry’s hybrid dairy brand Smug is being reinvented into a 100% dairy affair. Here’s why

The Finnish start-up is turning its attention to the US, where it hopes to disrupt the health and performance market

We take a sneak peek inside Danone’s brand-new laboratory and find out why it’s wholly focused on one area of research
Up the food chain
Danone’s SVP Dairy Arancha Cordero talks strategy, the role of protein, biotics and GLP-1 in dairy, and what it’s like being a female leader in food and beverage

Sustainable September
Flip-flopping on policy and a lack of targeted funding for sustainability interventions is putting dairy’s green effort at risk

Alt dairy has seen better days as consumers have pulled back from the category. But in every challenge lies an opportunity, industry insiders say

Sustainable September
The initiative will centre around farmer-facing organisations and focus on upscaling

Black pod disease is the latest infection to impact production of the beloved bean

Dairy substitutes still face difficulty in getting through to some consumers

Jerry Greenfield leaves the company he co-founded half a century ago after claiming Unilever has ‘silenced’ the brand’s social mission and independence

Opinion
Blended foods promise the best of both worlds, but getting them right is no easy feat. Discover the science behind creating hybrid products that deliver on taste, texture, and sustainability

Cheese sales are soaring, with fast food growth, premiumisation, and health-focused innovation driving demand

Up the food chain
Some gut health brands get it right, others are healthwashing, says ZOE’s chief nutritionist Dr Federica Amati

Once a weight-loss juggernaut, the high-fat, low-carb keto diet is losing consumer interest

As Unilever prepares to spin off its ice cream business, one of its biggest brands wants out

Sustainable September
Time2Graze uses satellites to optimize pasture-based grazing in a world-first initiative

Unilever’s soon-to-be-demerged business is committed to growing the ice cream market, and innovation will play a major role

Up the food chain
Bel Group plans on succeeding in animal-free dairy where others have failed. For chief venture officer Caroline Sorlin, who leads on Bel’s food-tech partnerships, timing is key

Sustainable September
Regulatory priorities may be shifting but climate risks, investor trust and consumer demand make industry action non-negotiable

The sale is set to complete in H1 2026 subject to approvals and farmer shareholder vote

By formulating a dairy drink that specifically caters for weight loss medication users, Danone has set a new standard with Oikos Fusion

Investors have certain non-negotiables when backing the next big thing in food tech

As brands face mounting pressure to cut sodium and sugar without compromising taste, reformulation is no longer a niche concern – it’s driving real commercial gains. Kerry’s behind-the-scenes tech is helping reshape everyday foods and quietly lifting margins

Up the foodchain
Yoplait UK general manager Antoine Hours outlines the brand’s strategy, to expand beyond its kids’ yoghurt stronghold, tapping into booming demand for high-protein and drinkable formats, while navigating inflation, sugar reformulation and sustainability

Unilever has appointed a new CEO for its demerged ice-cream business

With a projected CAGR of 25.2%, creatine is a breakout ingredient in functional food and beverage

The results are positive for The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which will be spun off mid-November

Data from satellites can help companies with compliance, although barriers remain

Despite downturn in consumer interest, plant-based diets are being promoted by governments

Food recalls have hit record highs - costing billions, shaking consumer trust, and exposing cracks in global supply chains

As consumer focus shifts from ethics to health and taste, meat and dairy are making a comeback

The wellness trend is driving demand for functional, protein-rich foods like yogurt. Here’s what’s fueling growth in the category

Industry veteran Jochanan Senf will lead the brand globally as Unilever hit back at rumors over his selection

We look at the latest European dairy consolidation activity and what it means for the sector

The company’s new range promises to elevate nutritional support for consumers on weight management medications

Even milk is vulnerable to rising temperatures

Alt milk is losing steam as the dairy market strengthens

The debate is heating up over whether Europe’s deforestation law should be delayed, again

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is now in operation

Oatly defends processed food, doubles down on coffee and pushes for the next wave of plant-based milk growth

Unilever wants to throw out B&J’s explosive case, which includes allegations of censorship and firing its CEO