Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariff policy
The decision is likely to spark a wave of lawsuits from businesses across the food and beverage industry and beyond
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Cottage cheese disruptor Good Culture lands $55M investment underscoring shift to healthier dairy
The new investment, coming on the heels of L Catterton’s majority stake, signals growing private-equity appetite for clean-label, better-for-you dairy
Saputo sells majority stake in Argentina to Gloria Foods
This is the latest step in the Canadian multinational’s optimisation drive as it looks to achieve long‑term growth
Europe embraces blended proteins faster than the US, report finds
Blending animal and plant ingredients is emerging as a pragmatic path to scale protein diversification, says Food System Innovations
EU fails to avoid dairy tariffs in China
China has slapped up to 12% tariffs on EU dairy products despite efforts to lower the levy
UK farmers say their sustainability efforts are being ignored, new research warns
Pinstone Pulse report finds 92% of farmers feel unrecognised for on‑farm sustainability progress – deepening a disconnect already flagged in last year’s Barclays‑commissioned analysis
Cow-free dairy steps in amid Israel’s milk shortage
Israel’s dairy strike allows cow-free alternatives to take center stage at a pivotal moment for the industry
Green by default? The silent food revolution no one’s talking about
We’ve heard of ‘health by stealth’. But what about ‘sustainability by stealth’?
China cuts EU dairy duties to under 12%
China has sharply reduced planned tariffs on EU dairy imports in a move that eases recent trade tensions
‘Things are not good,’ Rabobank analyst gives the U.S. ag economy a pulse check
The U.S. farm economy continues to navigate a complex set of challenges in 2026, but do not count the country’s ag sector out just yet
Infant formula recall exposes broken EU safety monitoring and recall systems
The EU is ‘not dedicating sufficient resources’ to tackle recalls, a consumer watchdog warned
Unpacking fertiliser volatility: Why farmers might see more price clarity in 2026
Ag professionals discussed the challenges farmers faced when buying crop inputs, like fertiliser, and why some relief might be coming in 2026
Global milk oversupply persists despite demand uptick
Surging milk flows from keep markets oversupplied, pushing processors toward higher‑value dairy ingredients
Parliament refers EU-Mercosur to Court of Justice
The long-awaited deal has hit another roadblock
What food brands must know about GLP‑1 consumers
GLP-1 consumers are re-writing the rules of food retail. Here’s what this means for product innovation and how brands can win
The real tariff impact on food is still ahead – here is what to expect
Industry data shows manufacturers have delayed price hikes through promotions and portfolio pricing, but analysts warn those tools will weaken as tariff costs finally flow through in 2026
Whole and 2% milk return to schools under Trump-signed nutrition law
The bipartisan legislation expands milk choice in school meals, restoring whole and 2% dairy while keeping plant-based options on the menu
USDA reveals 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage enrollment, plan to buy $80m in specialty crops
The USDA shared details on the 2026 Dairy Margin Coverage program and plans to purchase specialty crops for food banks
How the Dietary Guidelines may shape product strategy and development
The latest Dietary Guidelines may not reinvent the wheel, but they offer manufacturers a roadmap to balance nutrition, consumer preference and formulation strategy across sweeteners, grains and processed foods, according to one expert
China’s EU dairy tariffs: Is there a turning point in sight?
Chinese anti-dumping tariffs remain in place on EU dairy – but tensions may be easing
What’s in for dairy from the EU-Mercosur agreement?
The treaty secures greater access for EU producers to South American markets and strengthens protections for GI products
How dairy’s Big 7 will shape exports amid global milk oversupply
As milk supply remains strong, we look at which export categories are set for a boost in 2026
U.S. farmers worry about trade uncertainty, Brazil competition, Purdue reports
U.S. farmer sentiment on the ag economy slipped slightly in Dec. 2025, but most producers think the country is on the right track, including with tariffs
EU dairy hit by Chinese tariffs: All you need to know
EU dairy exporters face new border duties as China seeks to shield its domestic industry amid oversupply and falling prices
Trendspotting 2026
Whole ingredients, big impact: Plant-based milk trends for 2026
Plant-based milk is predicted to rebound in 2026 with whole ingredients, high-protein innovation and premium café culture
Global dairy oversupply: Will milk keep on flowing?
Lower farmgate milk prices have not tempered the high levels of milk production globally
Is the world facing a feta shortage?
A virus has hit Greece’s sheep and goat herd, but is it serious enough to cause a cheese shortage?
Trump admin bails out farmers to the tune of $12bn, blames Joe Biden for ag volatility
The bailout or bust cycle continues in the U.S., as farmers prepare to receive a one-time bridge payment to manage market volatility, but the Trump administration is not accepting any fault
Why Africa is becoming a key frontier for dairy beverages
Health-conscious consumers and shifting diets are fueling Africa’s dairy beverage boom, as local and global players rethink strategies to capture growth
World-first barista milk without cows hits the market
A biotech firm has released barista-style milk that’s cow-free and dairy-identical. Can the product make it with consumers?
Cow-free dairy sells out in Israel but protein bottlenecks remain
“Everything we put on the market has sold,” Strauss Group CEO says but warns protein availability is still ‘limited’
“What elsewhere is trend, we call tradition”: Is Swiss cheese’s legacy strong enough to survive falling demand?
Le Gruyere was crowned the world’s best cheese, but demand for Swiss cheese remains in decline. Is the industry at a turning point?
Irish firm gets ESA backing to bring satellite-powered fertiliser tool to grassland farmers
Proveye wins European Space Agency funding to deploy ProvVari – a precision fertiliser platform designed to cut costs, boost yields, and curb emissions across Europe’s pasture-based dairy and beef systems
Surviving the squeeze: How dairy farmers can thrive as prices tumble
With milk prices under pressure from oversupply, how can farmers maintain healthy margins?
FMD outbreak in South Africa sparks urgent biosecurity push
Experts warn of cross-border risks and call for coordinated disease control measures
From baobab to rooibos: Premium and indigenous ice cream flavors fuel demand in Africa
As ice cream consumption surges across Africa, consumers are driving a shift toward premium products and culturally rooted flavors
Danone’s Q3: Healthy hydration thrives as creamers tumble
Waters slid again in Latin America as consumer sentiment in Mexico remained ‘pretty muted’
Government shutdown threatens CPG brands tied to SNAP and WIC
As the shutdown nears its fourth week, the SNAP and WIC funding crisis is rippling through retail supply chains, jeopardizing access to food and CPG category stability
Gen Z and Millennials redefine wellness: Protein, fiber and flavor drive food choices
Spins data reveals how younger consumers are reimagining nutrition around functional benefits, global flavors and ingredient transparency
EUDR: Delay will only impact smaller operators
Downstream operators will not be required to submit due diligence statements
Inside the EUDR IT system
Problems with the system, through which businesses must submit EUDR due diligence statements, were the given reason for the regulation’s potential second delay
Exclusive: Why APAC is rising hub for functional foods, new food tech
APAC’s unique incorporation of culture and health priorities with food is driving its rise as a hub for functional foods and novel technologies
Is New Zealand set to tighten its milk supply regulations?
Fonterra has enjoyed greater commercial and pricing power in recent years - but things may be changing
Why are dairy prices declining?
From cream to butterfat, prices have lowered across the board
From counterfeits to consumers: How dairy brands navigate Africa’s volatile economy
Dairy producers in Africa operate in a highly inflationary economic environment through a focus on efficiencies and cost containment
Sustainability September
Farming for function: Edacious and ROA put nutrition under the microscope
Edacious and the Regenerative Organic Alliance are teaming up to prove that how food is grown can directly boost nutrition, safety and consumer trust
Ireland eyes SEA as major market for grass-fed dairy, protein exports
South East Asia has become a key target market for Irish grass-fed dairy and protein-fortified exports, tapping rising demand for health and wellness
European Commission wants to delay EUDR, again
The Environment Commissioner hopes lawmakers will agree to postpone the deforestation regulation yet another year
Trump administration lifts hurdles for immigrant farmworkers as harvest season peaks
Streamlined H-2A renewals promise to ease labor bottlenecks, though agriculture leaders say broader workforce reforms remain critical
Sustainable September
Danone and Nestlé go digital for greener African dairy
How do food majors leverage digitalization and local sourcing to foster more resilient and sustainable supply chains in Africa?