Clear whey drives functional drinks boom amid tightening WPI supply
Active consumers want high-protein drinks that are both nutritious and refreshing. Clear whey has become a key ingredient for such formulations
Dairy
Nestlé USA eliminates artificial colors as part of broader reformulation overhaul
While Nestlé has reached this particular milestone ahead of schedule, it positions the achievement as one step in a longer-term strategy focused on cleaner labels, product innovation and greater consumer trust
Top 5 flavour trends in dairy
From dessert-inspired indulgence to tropical wellness, where is flavour innovation headed? A look at the latest releases charts the path forward
Why dairy giants see growth in meal replacement brands
Danone, Nestlé and Lactalis have all jumped onto the ‘smart food’ bandwagon via bolt-on acquisitions. Why is the segment so strategically important?
How texture is elevating dairy and alt dairy
From playful crunch to decadent smoothness, brands are increasingly leaning on textural cues to give their products a premium feel
Is big business done with food?
Unilever and IFF are not the only companies viewing food segments as less attractive
Why dairy can’t ignore methane disclosure anymore
Regulation and investor pressure are slowly turning up the heat on dairy majors to report, disclose and reduce their GHG emissions
What foods do GLP-1 users actually like?
Despite reduced appetites, those using GLP-1s still care about taste
How sustainability is becoming ice cream’s next growth ingredient
Premium indulgence and snacking are driving momentum at ice cream major Froneri – and sustainability is underpinning both trends
Nestlé’s global footprint extends reach of startup Helaina’s protein
The partnership is a crucial milestone toward meeting infants’ nutritional needs in larger populations given Nestlé’s global footprint that would be difficult for the startup to achieve independently
How Lactalis’ Protein Works deal sharpens its active nutrition focus
Lifestyle nutrition has become a major CPG bet – and dairy’s richest player just took a slice
Opinion
How the Arla–DMK merger will strengthen Europe’s whey power
With Arla and DMK merged, Europe’s whey processing power will be even more formidable
Heatwave risks: How food manufacturers can prepare now
As Europe heats up, food must be ready
Which brands could Nestlé axe next?
Nestlé wants to become a leaner business. As it weighs its priorities, could brands like Coffee Mate and Carnation become dispensable?
Arla and DMK merge: What now for Europe’s new mega dairy?
Europe’s largest dairy co-op is taking shape, but integration risks will test the strategy
Dairy’s FIFA World Cup foray may be its biggest play yet
Riding health and wellness momentum, dairy has a timely opportunity to scale its message via sport’s most powerful commercial platform
Danone’s €1bn Huel bid sparks competition scrutiny
Danone’s €1bn bid for Huel faces CMA scrutiny, highlighting rising regulatory pressures on Big Food
Danone bets on protein coffee to shake up RTD nutrition
As the company expands its ambient protein shakes range in North America, it quietly backs an emerging category. Would consumers respond?
Where brands should focus their AI strategy now
AI’s real value may lie in helping consumers choose – not discover
Is the Magnum Ice Cream Company ready to thrive?
Recent chatter about private equity interest has brought the company’s performance into focus
Bel’s Brainiac buy signals next wave in kids’ snacks
The Bel Group acquisition of Brainiac highlights a fast-growing category where nutrition science, parental anxiety and marketing ambition are converging
From cereulide to botulism: Exposing the fault lines in infant nutrition safety
From recalled product remaining on shelves to weak marketing guidance, regulatory gaps across infant nutrition remain stark
Opinion
Despite fears, the EUDR has retained its force
The simplification kept much of the regulation in place, not compromising as much as feared
Will the next wave of alt dairy be built backwards?
Animal-free dairy startup is reversing the traditional biotech model, prioritizing scalability and cost from the outset as the category resets
10 ingredients for healthy ageing – What manufacturers need to know
What ingredients do older consumers need?
How cottage cheese reinvented itself
Cottage cheese is being reinvented through new formats, younger consumers and rising global demand – and brands are only just getting started
Why is plant-based dairy doing so much better than plant-based meat?
While the two formats both provide vegan alternatives to animal-sourced products, one is a clear winner in terms of market share
Unleashing the Cow: Behind Bel’s plan to reignite its iconic brands
Bel wants its brands enshrined into American pop culture. Here’s how the company is planning to make it happen
Flora Food Group sale could spread $10bn KKR’s way
The former Unilever business is reportedly on the market, with private equity firm KKR exploring a sale
When paper packaging fails the sustainability test
While brands like Babybel are showing the shift to paper packaging can work, moving away from plastic is not universally viable. Here’s why
Animal product yields, quality and manufacturers’ margins under increased threat
Extreme heat has a significant effect on livestock and fish, and can impact the quality of eggs and dairy
How GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping dairy innovation
Protein demand has been a boon for dairy – but there’s more to GLP-1-friendly formulation than meets the eye
Functionality and hydration fuel growth at Danone
Infant formula was a drag on Q1 2026 sales but high-protein dairy, functional waters and medical nutrition tipped the balance into positive territory
The butter price crash: Winners, losers and what comes next
As butter prices collapse, farmers are feeling the sting – but it’s not all bad news for the industry at large
Why texture is the new king of ice cream
From layered tubs to crunchy chocolate coatings, ice cream has a new kingmaker - and it’s not flavour
Inside Häagen‑Dazs’ global manufacturing hub
General Mills’ Arras ice‑cream plant plays a central role in the company’s sustainability strategy. Here’s what goes on behind the scenes
Infant formula recall: Is there a future for cereulide‑tainted ARA oil?
Contaminated ARA oil led to a global infant formula recall in early 2026. Now, new R&D work suggests there could be a way to make affected ingredients safe to use again
Fibre over protein? Danone on changing consumer demands in functional foods
Fibre, gut health and clean labels are driving the next wave of functional foods – and Danone explains how nutrition science and consumer expectations are converging
Gen Alpha and Beta: Functional food and beverage’s next big bet
Kids and teens power next growth phase for functional foods and beverages
New product development
Just launched: Nestlé Nesquik plus battle of the meat-free steaks…
From plant-based steaks and free-from biscuits to nostalgic cereals and sustainable formats, brands are doubling down on indulgence, functionality and inclusivity as innovation across food and drink accelerates
How Bel defied global snacking headwinds
The maker of Babybel has been on a sustained growth trajectory by leaning into new flavours, formats and ingredient trends
‘More is more’ spells the end for low and no
Low and no loses its shine as consumers reject restriction in favour of real ingredients, richer flavours, and products that prioritise pleasure
Up the food chain
How Clio plans to turn Greek yoghurt bars into a $300m business
As protein, satiety and indulgence converge, Clio CEO John McGuckin explains how the refrigerated bar brand went from ‘bleeding cash’ to chasing $120m – and why the real prize is building a whole new snacking category
Danone’s Alpro blocked by dairy label ruling
Dairy naming restrictions have claimed another casualty, with a big-name oat drink brand losing its marketing fight
Whey’s boom is flipping dairy economics on their head
Once a waste product, whey has become dairy’s hottest commodity, driving record prices, factory investments and a profound shift in the economics of global milk production
The world’s top 10 dairy companies dominating a $1.5t market
From Lactalis to Mengniu, the world’s leading dairy players are scaling up through M&A, premiumisation and protein-led innovation as the global market races towards $1.5t
Can dairy beat the 2026 glut with protein and gut health focus?
Milk oversupply is crushing prices, but 2026 could reward dairy players that pivot fast into natural protein and functional gut‑health innovation
From fitness to lifestyle: How protein demand has evolved
Protein is often associated with strength and fitness - but the category is no longer just about this
4 big food trends in The Netherlands
What do Dutch consumers want?
Five impacts of the Middle East crisis on global dairy
The military standoff between the US, Israel and Iran drags on. Its impact is testing global dairy’s resilience