Traditionally, eating meat has been considered a cornerstone of masculinity, especially for professional male athletes. A recent small study, however, suggests that attitudes towards plant-based diets are changing among athletes.
“This program will keep our small organic dairies in operation as they continue to weather a combination of challenges outside of their control,” said FSA administrator Zach Ducheneaux as the agency welcomes new applications to assist organic dairies...
Ground-breaking research that could advance the UK dairy industry’s sustainability and efficiency is being funded through Defra’s Farming Innovation Program.
The Swedish alt dairy brand’s new Whole, Semi, Light and No Sugars long-life oat drinks have been designed to offer convenience and familiarity to those consumers who find themselves going back to traditional dairy.
Delhi-based Rage Coffee has embarked on a ‘keep it simple’ strategy for its first RTD coffee launch as it seeks to tempt Indian consumers to the category and away from tea.
With the return of the warmer months, many consumers will look to beat the heat with innovative ice cream products as the market responds to the demand for unique flavors, textures, and collaborations, independent market analyst Amy Marks-McGee, owner...
The maker of Babybel expects that introducing the feed additive across the majority of its milk supplying farms in Slovakia would yield an overall yearly reduction of 11,000 tons of CO2e.
With the global dairy alternatives market projected to reach over $61bn by 2029, what started as a niche offering is now commonplace in household fridges. Innovators are leaning into new product formats and category expansion to grow alt dairy, so what’s...
While inflation across food, beverage and other categories continues to take a sizable bite out of consumers’ grocery budgets and influence the way they manage their food stocks, a slight slowdown in inflation in recent months has reinforced demand across...
Join us on June 1, 2023 for a 60-minute webinar discussing innovation across the dairy and dairy alternatives space – from functional to plant-based and precision fermentation dairy – and a policy overview on sugar reduction.
Since agriculture first developed around 8,000 BC, fences have been vital to keep livestock reigned in. For Norwegian company Nofence, however, physical barriers are not necessary. Its technology uses GPS to provide an invisible barrier, or ‘virtual fence’,...
Fonterra has launched a probiotic powdered drink in Singapore, and is looking to scale up SEA distribution to cover the ‘growing middle class’ in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Colostrum BioTec GmbH says more should be done to educate consumers about the virtues of bovine colostrum, the nutrient-rich fluid that’s making waves in the nutraceutical industry.
Consumer turnover of Parmigiano Reggiano recently hit an all-time high of €2.9bn. What is it about this famed cheese that makes it unique? And as a premium product, what systems do producers put in place to protect against potential food fraud? FoodNavigator...
Despite a slight dip in plant-based dairy sales in the last three quarters – mostly due to higher prices – “there is a lot of sustained appetite for plant-based dairy, and we’re very optimistic for future growth opportunities in this category,” Bethany...
Reports from the World Nutrition Forum in Cancun Mexico
Feed additives have a role to play in busting methane emissions (CH4) but current FDA policy is preventing US farmers from gaining access to such tools, says a leading expert.
Alt dairy products – from plant-based beverages to precision fermentation-derived spreads and cheeses – may be here to stay, but with growing consumer expectations comes the need for better flavors, textures and nutritional value.
The European Parliament voted to adopt a report on the implementation of the EU school scheme that favors unprocessed, organic and locally-produced food and leaves out plant-based alternatives.
California’s dairy industry could reach net-zero before the end of the decade through ‘aggressive’ methane mitigation, according to a peer-reviewed study.
Cargill is building a new facility in Granger, Washington, solely focused on producing feed for current and potential ag retail locations in the region.
The Israeli foodtech start-up has developed a method to isolate exosomes – nano-sized particles found in mammalian milk – to create a novel bioactive ingredient that could play a part in managing chronic metabolic disorders.
Valio’s sustainability bonus scheme for Finnish dairy farmers was updated at the start of this month. The goal of the initiative is to increase cattle grazing, biodiversity, and climate actions.
Food and beverage giant Unilever India has tweaked several of its products and stepped up innovation in order to combat cost hikes for commodities such as milk, although it now believes situation is stabilising
Fonterra revealed its latest insights on nutritional support for athletes' mental wellbeing and presented a range of product concepts with the body and brain in mind, during Vitafoods 2023.
Through its annual fellowship grant program, the company has backed two innovative studies into the gut microbiota, including a gut-on-a-chip project that has the potential to break new ground in the field of next-generation probiotics.
As consumers continue to look for ways to save money amid high inflation, many are still finding opportunities to trade down, especially in the dairy category, John Crawford, VP of client insights of dairy at Circana, shared during an International Dairy...
@healthandwellness, @better-for-you and @better-for-all – that is both people and the planet – have become familiar trigger words in the bakery and snacks sectors. But what is behind the consumer preference towards more natural, more nutritious, function...
The company’s three-in-one ingredient brings the benefits of protein, probiotics and prebiotic cultures and offers product manufacturers a holistic solution for the performance and active nutrition market.
The CPG giant’s newly-opened Institute of Agricultural Sciences will enable the company to accelerate its research into sustainable dairy farming practices.
A prebiotic being used by pharma giant Bayer has “game-changing potential” due to its ability to negate common side effects, claims supplier NutriLeads, which is reporting growth in key APAC markets.
The role of governments is crucial to introduce affordable proper nutrition to mass consumers via the fortification of staple foods, particularly in countries with large populations such as India and China.
Dutch health and nutrition specialist DSM has merged with the Swiss flavor and fragrance company Firmenich International SA to form a new, 30,000-strong entity – DSM-Firmenich.
Athian’s carbon marketplace platform enables livestock farmers to trade carbon credits and earn revenue to support further sustainability measures on farm.
The taste and texture of meat and dairy analogues have come a long way. But according to alternative protein experts, ‘there is still room for improvement’. How will the next generation of innovators win over consumers, and what hurdles will they need...
Sigma has become the majority owner of the Mexican cheese producer, expanding its presence in the US market and increasing capacity in the Hispanic market.
California-based dairy producer Clover Sonoma is meeting demand for flavored and lactose-free milks with three new flavors (Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla) of its Clover the Rainbow Milk with a Splash of Flavor product, Meg Sutula, VP of marketing...
Using Mediterranean almonds predominantly grown with rainwater, rather than their ‘intensively produced’ Californian counterparts, Italian start-up Dreamfarm is development plant-based alternatives to mozzarella and spreadable cheese.
Even as plant-based dairy newcomer Armored Fresh prepares to roll out is innovative Almond Milk Cubes and American Slices at select Kroger stores next month and nationwide through its recently unveiled online storefronts, the food-tech company continues...
Cornell University's Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) and the Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center (NDFRC) have announced the 10 finalists for the first-ever Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition.