With 95% market share in kefir, Lifeway Foods continues to explore opportunities in the probiotics space, and its new Elixir sparkling probiotic beverages will soon be joined by Icelandic skyr and plant-based protein drinks.
Swiss food giant Nestlé is calling for a more collaborative approach between the public and private sectors to develop a circular economy as it works to meet its 2030 environmental impact targets.
The US ate a record amount of cheese last year with per capita consumption hitting 36.3 lbs., a habit that could have positive health implications, according to a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition.
Grupo Lala has completed the sale of a 50% stake in Itambé, which belonged to Vigor Alimentos, to the Cooperativa Central dos Produtores Rurais de Minas Gerais Ltda (CCPR) for US$216m (R$700m).
