News & Analysis on the Dairy Industry & Markets
Regulation and investor pressure are slowly turning up the heat on dairy majors to report, disclose and reduce their GHG emissions. But can the industry maintain its growth ambitions in a climate of growing scrutiny?
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FDA’s acknowledgment of GRAS notice puts Formo and Those Vegan Cowboys one step away from a no-questions letter
From recalled product remaining on shelves to weak marketing guidance, regulatory gaps across infant nutrition remain stark
Regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum – but what does it really mean, how should claims and practices be audited, and how can producers and industry fairly share the value it creates?
The largest US organic dairy brand pulled thousands of flavoured milk cases across four states
The growing number of regulatory approvals for human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formulas is set to fuel product innovation and drive more affordable pricing in the long run.
FDA’s infant formula test found mostly trace contaminants, but without standards, enforcement or pre‑market testing, the data leaves critical questions unanswered
As grass-fed becomes table stakes, attention is settling on how definitions underpin credibility with customers and support resilience in global markets
Ibotta data shows states prohibiting the use of SNAP funds to buy ‘unhealthy’ products are reshaping sugary beverage and snack demand
As raw milk demand grows, a Scottish farmer delivers raw‑style milk without the safety risks. Could brewed milk be the sourdough of dairy?
This isn’t the first time Danone has contemplated a Mead Johnson acquisition. Can a deal happen this time?
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
The GLP-1 phenomenon is only just getting started: what are the next drugs set to hit the market - and are F&B manufacturers ready for the shift?
Dairy naming restrictions have claimed another casualty, with a big-name oat drink brand losing its marketing fight
Satellites provide long-term data on land use
Little Spoon’s stricter sourcing and voluntary testing standards highlight the widening gap between emerging safety expectations and the infant formula industry’s recent failures
Opinion
Hidden toxins can slip through even the safest food systems. The recent cereulide incident shows why manufacturers must rethink what they monitor
The 2026 Farm Bill moves out of committee amid bipartisan support, industry praise and mounting consumer and environmental pushback.
New food safety measures and stricter border checks are coming for China
In the US, the drive for ingredient transparency is beginning to feel less like steady progress and more like a stress test for the modern food system
The infant formula contamination crisis continues to unfold. Here’s what we’ve learnt since yesterday
Global formula recalls expose multiple players to financial risk - but which parts of the supply chain bear the biggest losses?
FDA eases ‘no artificial colors’ claims, but ambiguity over ‘petroleum-based dyes’ leaves manufacturers cautious
The Swiss major has joined calls for harmonized safety standards on cereulide, the toxin at the center of a major infant formula recall
China has sharply reduced planned tariffs on EU dairy imports in a move that eases recent trade tensions
It’s hoped EFSA’s proposed limits will offer clarity for manufacturers and regulators alike
Reports around GLP-1 drugs’ potential links to the illness have spurred regulators into action
Manufacturers and food safety authorities are under fire after a toxin was discovered in infant formula batches. Here’s what we know so far
In the midst of an international infant formula contamination crisis, a lesser-known toxin is drawing fresh attention
Industry and regulators are left guessing as no official limits have been set for cereulide
French prosecutors are investigating two infant deaths after babies were reported to have consumed formula linked to a global contamination recall
The EU is ‘not dedicating sufficient resources’ to tackle recalls, a consumer watchdog warned
The CPG majors are facing litigation for their handling of infant formula recalls over possible toxin contamination
Two dairy majors have pulled infant formula products as cereulide fears spread beyond Nestlé
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
Seafood, dairy and red meat carry a higher risk of forced labor, according to a new Tufts and University of Nottingham study that maps labor exploitation across popular US diets
The bipartisan legislation expands milk choice in school meals, restoring whole and 2% dairy while keeping plant-based options on the menu
British infant hospitalised after consuming recalled Nestlé formula – key questions about the contamination risk remain unanswered
We look at the supply, safety and quality control implications for infant formula manufacturers and ingredient suppliers
The landmark trade deal with the Latin American bloc will have long-lasting impacts on the food sector
Doctors and nutrition advocates say new Dietary Guidelines for Americans sideline science in favor of meat and dairy industry
The CPG major faces the biggest product recall in its history - and investors want answers
Nestlé faces global scrutiny as infant formula recall widens over contamination fears
EU dairy exporters face new border duties as China seeks to shield its domestic industry amid oversupply and falling prices
A virus has hit Greece’s sheep and goat herd, but is it serious enough to cause a cheese shortage?
AIC sets date for new sustainability scheme, ForFarmers in alliance with Bunge
The UK will extend its sugar tax to include more drinks, including milk-based products. Businesses have two options: take the financial hit - or get back into the lab and innovate
Sugary milk-based drinks will be included in the UK’s Soft Drinks Industry Levy from 2028
The UK is expanding its Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk-based drinks. Here are the new rules