From recyclability to carbon footprint and shelf life, we find out more about the properties of Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf, Tetra Pak’s new aseptic carton with a paper-based barrier.
A new agreement will see Nestlé fund an additional payment to farmers who achieve one of the three levels of Fonterra’s The Co-operative Difference framework during the 2023/24 season.
The dairy market lifted slightly in units in November thanks to cottage cheeses growth, as deli slumped slightly in units and dollars month-over-mont but had gains from prepared items like pizza, Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, shared...
After 18 months in stealth mode, German start-up Senara is emerging to disrupt the conventional milk market (derived from cow, sheep, goat, donkey and more) with cell cultivation.
After decades of ‘very little’ innovation by heritage brands, is butter (and its plant-based counterparts) having a moment? FoodNavigator investigates.
The competition watchdog will examine what influences consumer choice and what barriers exist for manufacturers to enter the ‘high concentrated’ market.
At COP28, six global food majors have committed to publicly disclosing their dairy-related methane emissions and drawing up detailed plans of action, but the firms won’t be tied to a specific methane reduction target.
As part of Mars Inc.’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the confectionery major is optimising product recipes to include more environmentally friendly ingredients.
The New Zealand dairy co-operative has set its on-farm emissions target following lengthy discussions with farmers. Its approach mirrors that of other dairy giants, but is it optimal for tackling climate change?
We look at some of the notable food technology and market developments as well as the consumer trends that may shape NPD in dairy and dairy alternatives.
Packaging multinational Mondi has partnered with Swedish dairy co-op Skånemejerier to launch new mono-material packaging that's easy to sort and recycle.
The global food and beverage company is running a six-week promotion in partnership with retailers to drive the consumption of plant-based milk alternatives in Belgium.
The project conducted at Bel Group-supplying farms in France has shown ‘promising results’ about the rate of methane emissions reductions achieved by administering dsm-firmenich’s feed additive.
DairyReporter chats with Emily Nytko-Lutz of intellectual property law firm Reddie & Grose to discuss the latest patent filings by non-dairy cheese companies and what product makers should focus on to elevate functionality and clean up product labels.
McDonald's and FrieslandCampina announce a new collaborative effort aimed at an accelerated reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on dairy farms.
British online grocer Abel & Cole says it has created the UK’s first environmentally-friendly refillable plastic milk bottle in order to reduce carbon emissions from logistics.
While dairy is the basis of protein nutrition, the use of plant-based and precision fermented protein is bound to increase in products such as infant formula, healthy ageing, and sports nutrition, says dairy multinational firm Friesland Campina.
From value for money to building relationships with consumers and communicating climate actions more authentically, market intelligence agency Mintel highlights five consumer trends that will be important to brands next year and beyond.
The Mylkcubator programme has largely focused on next-gen dairy innovation to date. But for the incubator’s third edition, dairy-major Pascual wants to expand its focus to alt coffee, cocoa, salt, sugar and more.
Kite Consulting has warned that retailers could face a future of ‘average products from average factories’ if Britain’s best suppliers choose to focus on exports or exit the category altogether as a result of a perfect storm of weak demand, high cheesemake...
In a wide range of areas as diverse as transportation, education and plastic collection, Danone has teamed up with a range of companies across the private sector in its new ‘Partner for Growth’ initiative. The initiative will begin with a joint business...
We speak to Julia Trebels, category & consumer insight manager at SIG, to find out more about the research and development process behind the market-first product.
Many specialist cheese companies have undergone brand refreshes and relaunches in a bid to attract a younger generation of shoppers – but are they targeting the right consumer group?
For dairy major Danone, regenerative agriculture isn’t just about the land; it’s also about animal welfare, GHG emissions reduction, and the livelihoods of its farmers.
A four-year project aimed at developing whey protein from CO2 and electricity has been selected for investment by the European Commission via its innovation programme.
An investigation into the drivers and barriers of plant-based dairy consumption in six European countries suggests Germany to have the highest sales and greatest market potential.
Farmers, processors and industry bodies have been consulted on proposals that could see Ireland’s dairy herd reduced by as many as 65,000 cows per year to help the EU country meet its ag emissions obligations.
Academics claim that a newly-developed starter culture could help ripen cheeses such as cheddar and gouda almost twice as fast, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable cheese production. “There are practically no downsides,” the lead researcher...
The milk protein’s antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties were put to the test by researchers, who discovered that wounds healed quicker when wrapped in casein-soaked bandages.
The food processing and packaging company is inviting dairy industry stakeholders to examine how the sector could drive down emissions from dairy production and processing.
Just 12% of the milk alternatives studied had a comparable or greater amount of nutrients calcium, vitamin D, and protein, compared to that found in cow’s milk.
Many vegetarians choose not to consume meat for ethical reasons, believing that harming and killing animals simply to provide humans with food is wrong. However, they still eat non-meat animal products (NMAPs), which often have the same result. A new...
A new study has discovered that tools such as pedometers, wearable sensors and automatic feeders can help farmers detect subtle behavioral changes in dairy calves, predicting the onset of BRD and allowing for faster treatment.
The dairy co-operative says swapping plastic with fiber-based caps could reduce the plastic used in its milk cartons whilst improving recyclability at the same time.
The collaboration could help popularize the concept of regenerative farming among consumers whilst enabling farmers to earn a premium for carrying out nature-positive farming practices.
Arla Foods Ltd has said milk supply could be in danger if the UK government doesn’t play its role in fostering a more joined-up approach to tackling agriculture's skills shortage.
Nestle China’s is looking to capitalise on consumer confidence in its longstanding brand as well as its capabilities to overcome the challenges faced by its dairy business.
Ireland’s dairy cows are famous for their grass-fed diet. But this diet isn’t just about giving the cows a tasty meal – it affects their health, has strong benefits for sustainability compared to other feeds, and creates better quality milk as an end...
The study's findings provide compelling arguments for policymakers, public health officials and nutrition experts to prioritize context-specific dairy development strategies that rely on the right mix of local dairy sector interventions and more...
Dairy milk provides a unique collection of nutrients and the impact of its production on the environment represents a ‘compromise’, the study suggests.
Founded in 1961 as the Irish Dairy Board, a government body tasked with exporting Ireland’s dairy produce, Ornua (meaning ‘new gold’ in Irish Gaelic) now exports to 110 markets around the globe each year, and is responsible for world-famous brands such...
Dutch dairy cooperative, FrieslandCampina, and snack giant, Mondelēz International, have signed a four-year agreement aimed at reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of milk supplied by dairy farmers by around 14% in 2025 compared to 2019.
There was a notable failure in the US for ‘one of the world’s first next generation cheese alternatives’. But that shouldn’t detract from the potential benefits that precision fermentation technology can bring to the dairy alternatives category, FoodNavigator’s...
A group of First Milk farmers that follow ‘nature-positive’ farming principles will supply Yeo Valley Production as part of a 'forward-thinking' partnership.
