Plant-based, better-for-you alternatives, and functional snacks dominate the latest accelerator cohort in Australia led by a Woolworths-backed accelerator.
Farmers, processors and industry bodies have been consulted on proposals that could see Ireland’s dairy herd reduced by as many as 65,000 cows per year to help the EU country meet its ag emissions obligations.
The burgeoning plant-based dairy sector in China will need to quickly shift from its first generation focus on emotions and sensory properties to more functional innovation in order to ensure continued growth in the local market.
The workings of Kangaroo gut bacteria was the inspiration for the establishment of the Australian startup, ProAgni, which is advancing probiotics to provide multiple benefits for cattle farming.
Arla Foods Ingredients' Henrik Andersen calls precision nutrition ‘a hugely exciting technology’ as the company sets sights on growing its medical nutrition portfolio, with ‘possible expansion’ into other sectors.
Researchers developed a novel probiotic fruit yogurt to test how the addition of loquats, tropical fruits with a sweet and tangy flavor, affected the functional and sensory properties of cow's milk yogurt. The results were 'remarkably positive'...
Efforts to reduce methane emissions are urgently needed if we are to meet global climate change goals. Could innovation, informed by study findings, help move the needle? We look at the latest research promising emission reductions from agri-food production.
Academics claim that a newly-developed starter culture could help ripen cheeses such as cheddar and gouda almost twice as fast, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable cheese production. “There are practically no downsides,” the lead researcher...
Key differences in the microbiome composition of dairy cows offer an insight into why some animals produce less methane than others, paving the way for advancements in animal breeding.
With signs some plant-based makers are struggling, we ask innovators whether the meat alternative category is experiencing a slowdown, a ‘shakedown’, or other?
A total of 14 projects will benefit from the second round of funding under the UK Endemic Livestock Research Initiative, including three projects that specifically focus on dairy cattle disease management and detection.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress is seeking to expand access to dairy products such as yogurt and cheese for SNAP households by amending the scope of the HFMI program.
A new RCT observes an increased abundance of Bacteriodes and Lactobacillus genus following a four month intake period with L. salivarius (AP-32) and B. animalis (CP-9) probiotics respectively, in infants aged four days to two months old.
Industry leader Danone will will shed light on opportunities for artificial intelligence (AI) in early life nutrition with an exclusive keynote talk at our forthcoming Growth Asia Summit 2023.
A series of papers on breastfeeding, published in The Lancet this year, gives the misleading impression that infant formula advertising is the main factor limiting breastfeeding, argues implicated trade associations.
More than 900 comments have been submitted to the FDA over its proposed labeling guidance for plant-based milk alternatives. From Danone North America to the Plant Based Foods Association, we round up some of the key arguments from both sides.
Alternative dairy products, by their very nature, are more sustainable in one crucial aspect compared to dairy: they cut out the animal from the production process. However, there are other ways to maximise sustainability. How central should sustainability...
The milk protein’s antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties were put to the test by researchers, who discovered that wounds healed quicker when wrapped in casein-soaked bandages.
The purpose of alternative dairy products, such as milk and cheese, is to act as a substitute for animal-based dairy. But that doesn’t necessarily mean it must taste exactly like the products it is replacing.
A variety of dietary- and husbandry-management strategies are being evaluated to mitigate enteric methane (CH4) emissions in dairy cattle, but these strategies may not be applicable to pastoral dairy systems, finds a US review.
Canadian scientists have been working on a project to boost the protein content of canola and reduce the fiber and anti-nutritional compounds within the plant.
Advanced recycling technology can keep hard-to-recycle plastics within the loop while allowing food manufacturers to benefit from packaging solutions that promote circularity and lower carbon emissions.
Australian infant formula maker Bubs’ nearly two-month long boardroom saga has come to a conclusion, with most shareholders voting against founder Kristy Carr’s attempt to remove the current board.
Increased intake of beneficial bacteria from fermented foods and prebiotic and probiotic dietary supplements are associated with better cognition, says a new analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).
The food processing and packaging company is inviting dairy industry stakeholders to examine how the sector could drive down emissions from dairy production and processing.
As plant-based foods become more ubiquitous in many key European markets and experts warn against eating too much meat, animal agriculture is considered by many as a problem. Can it be produced more sustainably for the future?
The Irish government needs to urgently consider opportunities for the roll out of feed additives that reduce methane emissions from cattle, according to a report from Ireland’s Climate Change Advisory Council.
U.S. schools would be permitted to serve whole and 2% milk under a bill with bipartisan backing and House legislators’ approval, but health advocates maintain the measure is not in students’ best interests and would increase saturated fat in school meals.
Israel's Brevel is claiming a world first in combining the sugar-based fermentation of microalgae with the high concentration of light at industrial scales.
Following a pilot in the southeast US, the dairy alternative of the popular cream cheese spread will soon be available from major retailers across the US.
One of the country's largest dairy processors has been penalized for various breaches of the industry code, including for featuring a mix of no-fault termination clauses in milk supply agreements.
Government funding will help the co-op to accelerate its exit from coal-fired power generation and achieve greater scope 1 & 2 emission reductions by 2030.
Just 12% of the milk alternatives studied had a comparable or greater amount of nutrients calcium, vitamin D, and protein, compared to that found in cow’s milk.
The Asia Pacific plant-based industry needs to evolve marketing and innovation strategies to be more in line with local consumer needs if it hopes to avoid consumer marketing fatigue as well as any potential post-hype slump as has been seen in other regions.
Japan dairy company Megmilk Snow Brand believes that it can overcome the strong competition in China’s healthy ageing market through product quality and science-backed evidence, although it admits the process “might take some time”.
A food company that claims to have launched the first frozen pizza dough made with Greek yogurt in the US, is banking on consumer interest in healthy foods whilst offering better-for-you indulgence.
The CPG giant is eager to play a part in the national to solve the UK's vitamin D deficiency problem as the company announces a new breed of fortified yogurt shots.
Australia's Coles Group Limited is bidding to acquire two processing plants from Saputo Australia, a move that has put local dairy industry players on high alert.
The Biden Administration’s expansive National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition and Health released in September included a commitment to expand healthy and sustainable food options at federal food facilities, and now 160 non-governmental organizations are...
