MEP candidates from French and Dutch rural parties suggested agrifood producers had been under undue pressure to ‘green up’ their act, but some of their ideas might be too hard for the food industry to swallow.
The dairy co-operative is revamping its Devon-based creamery as it plans to add export volume and incorporate new maturation technology to accelerate growth in the category.
A study has found multi-nutrient inadequacies within the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) populations, including nutrients associated with diet-related disease, highlighting the need for public policies and food-based recommendations to promote intake.
Fonterra’s performance in China, dairy industry leaders on key drivers, Taiwan’s Blossom Tea eyeing Greater China region, and latest research findings feature in this edition of China Focus.
A wider range of packaged foods, including canned fish, canned beans and some plant-based dairy, could qualify for reimbursement under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) following an update by the US Department...
Almost half of US agrifood producers surveyed in the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer expect interest rate cuts this year, bolstering long-term investment optimism.
Educating consumers and healthcare professionals that being lactase non-persistent is not the same as lactose intolerance could play in key role in tackling two of Asia’s biggest public health challenges – namely diabetes and the wellbeing of an ageing...
Margins are widely tipped to strengthen on the back of higher production and increased dairy commodity prices, though concerns about China imports remain and Argentina’s output remains low.
Asahi Super Dry’s “relatable packaging” and the firm’s restructuring strategy, Kirin’s price hikes and new export markets for its craft gin brand, and revision of standards for non-chilled milk products feature in this edition of Japan Focus.
This round-up features Daiken Biomedical’s Japanese patent, positive effects of probiotic strain Bifidobacterium breve M-16V, Meiji and Albion’s collaborative launch, Asahi-funded study on yeast mannan, and CBD brand CURE’s Japan debut plans.
The largest dairies continue to provide most of the nation’s milk, but smaller operations are the most numerous, and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future.
Latest research findings, policies governing three types of milk products available in Chinese supermarkets, cage-free egg sector development, Yili’s AI platform, and removal of tariffs on all dairy products from New Zealand feature in this edition of...
Industry experts from the United States say Singapore is the top market for premium cheese in South East Asia, bucking the regional trend for processed products.
Plant-based dairy brands in India are continuing to steer away from using conventional dairy terms on their product labels until regulators issue greater clarity on what is permitted.
SNAP households are a major contributor to F&B sales, with 70% of SNAP dollars going towards food and beverages, according to Circana data, yet problems with late and inaccurate payments by states hinder access to food for the 42 million participants...
In the European Commission’s final text published this week, any mention of methane reduction has been omitted. So have links between dietary patterns and GHG emissions, critics lament.
Dairy brands are shifting their sustainability initiatives to cater to the Regenivore movement—a conscious consumption of sustainably produced foods—through regenerative practices that promote animal and soil health. The shift highlights a significant...
China is seeking to tighten governance over the domestic dairy industry with specific standards to manage different types of milk available on supermarket shelves.
China’s recent removal of tariffs on all dairy products from New Zealand, including milk powder used for both general consumption and processing to infant formula, could spell huge potential for brands that have a strong focus on quality and sustainability.
While the annual fluid milk consumption continues to decline, some categories have bucked the trend with growing retail sales in 2023, according to newly-released data.
During a seminar organized by the Irish Food Board (Bord Bia), the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation and Teagasc, the minister discussed how to make dairy calf to beef systems ‘a profitable and sustainable option for farmers’.
While Irish butter exports to the US continued to grow and demand from the Middle East increased, the Irish Food Board recorded a decline in dairy exports across all key regions in 2023.
A total of 23 trade bodies have called for the swift approval of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, which will make it easier to export EU agri-food products including key dairy commodities to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay and vice versa.
Nestle Vietnam is banking on the rising demand for convenient beverage options in the country to drive the growth of its newest Nescafe format innovation, a ready-to-serve liquid concentrate.
The National Milk Producers’ Federation hailed the talks it held with the UK in December 2023 as ‘strengthening’ of its ties with Britain, but UK industry representatives have downplayed the chance of its proposal becoming policy.
For the start of this year, we look at the emerging health and nutrition markets with untapped growth opportunities, including expert insights on the exciting prospects developing in Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Australian infant goat milk formula specialist Nuchev is launching its first bovine product for older children and adults as it looks to introduce a series of products aimed at enhancing digestion and immunity over the next 12 months.
Singapore-based OATSIDE has recently expanded its product line-up to include a range of ice creams as part of its growth strategy, on the back of burgeoning popularity of its oat milk products across Asia.
The food and beverage major has released its first product range that leverages milk made with the company's proprietary enzymatic solution that can naturally turn lactose into dietary fiber.
Yili’s strong financial results, Nestle’s new infant formula, Haofood’s plant-based development, Junlebao’s DHA variant, and MOODLE’s insights on 3D-printed foods feature in this edition of China Focus.
Announced on November 9 by the Department for Business and Trade, the Dairy Export Program has promised exporters a range of opportunities, including education sessions and trade missions. It also offers the UK government a chance to improve the communication...
An independent panel rejected US concerns over how Canada allocates its dairy tariff-rate quotas under the US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, leaving US exporters and trade bodies frustrated.
US dairies breathed a sigh of relief after an extension to the 2018 Farm Bill was approved last week, but industry insiders are hoping Congress won’t need a full year to pass the new legislation.
US farmer sentiment increased slightly in October 2023 due to producers’ improved perspective on the current conditions on their farms and their expectations for the future – but investment sentiment dipped.
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 Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) won’t adjust the farmgate milk price until later in 2024 in a bid to take some of the ongoing economic pressures off dairy farmers.
Food firms need to be increasingly savvy when it comes to meeting growing consumer demands for fortified and reformulated products, in order to remain cost competitive in the current economic environment.
Asia Pacific consumers are increasingly demanding a combination of affordability, health and tastiness when making their food and beverage purchasing decisions, driving the rise of what is known as the ‘and’ consumer.
Nestlé’s plans to close an infant formula manufacturing plant in response to China’s low fertility rate has sent shockwaves through the industry. What opportunities lie ahead for infant formula makers and how is regulation changing the market?
