From its work on the Carbon Reduction Project in China, Cargill is confident that by applying innovation in dairy farming, methane emission reductions and productivity enhancements can go hand in hand.
Daily consumption of a low dose of Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) can increase the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium in the feces of healthy women, according to a new study funded by FrieslandCampina.
We caught up with Elanco EVP of innovation and regulatory affairs, Ellen de Brabander, to discuss the recent divesture of the animal health giant’s aqua business, its high hopes for the methane-reducing feed supplement Bovaer, and how the newly created...
New names and phrases used to describe consumer bases are regularly coined by the food and drink sector, and open-omnivore is the latest to emerge. But what does it mean?
An esteemed scholar has concluded that currently available mitigation strategies can substantially decrease enteric methane emissions from US dairy farms.
Cow’s milk may be the most widespread type of dairy milk, but what are some of the less conventional animal-derived varieties out there – and what are these used for producing?
Halter’s virtual fencing technology has just launched in the US, where it insists it can help the beef and dairy industries become more productive and more sustainable. And despite concerns from some – but not all – welfare groups, the company’s system...
The New Zealand co-operative has become the latest dairy major to explore dairy-like ingredient production through fermentation as pressure to deliver sustainable products grows.
Milk over feed margins are ‘in the best spot they’ve been in years’ according to Ever.Ag analysts, while US corn and soybean production is set to grow.
From Unilever’s ice cream division to Fonterra’s consumer and integrated divisions, some of the global dairy majors have opted to change their organizations. Why?
Better-for-you pasta brand Goodles is moving beyond the dry-mix mac and cheese category with its deluxe line, as the brand seeks to double its revenues by innovating in the squeezable pouch segment, brand Co-founder and CEO Jen Zeszut told FoodNavigator-USA.
China dairy giant Yili has ventured into the ready-to-drink (RTD) tea segment with an entirely new product concept dubbed the ‘instant brewed tea’ under its INIKIN brand as it looks to capture a new base of local consumers.
Australian company Bovotica is pioneering technology aimed at modulating the rumen microbiome to reduce methane emissions in cows while simultaneously boosting production efficiency.
By adopting AI to improve inventory and production planning, grocery retailers are gaining a competitive edge in the profitable fresh food department, as highlighted by FMI - The Food Industry Association's Fresh Foods report.
Even though most Americans consume enough protein, they continue to want more and companies at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City are delivering with increasing innovation and sophistication across categories and occasions, including snacks,...
Chinese dairy brand Shiny Meadow has launched an upgraded version of its fresh milk product, which contains higher protein and calcium content, to meet evolving consumer needs.
Europe’s fermentation sector has attracted more funding in H1 2024 than in the entirety of 2023, suggesting tailwinds for alternative protein innovation.
Around 6% of Britain’s dairy farmers have left the industry in the past year, according to AHDB data. What’s driving this – and is there a way around it?
The combination of prebiotics and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) is gaining traction in Asia for infants, alongside prebiotics and protein for the ageing population, says Friesland Campina.
The H5N1 virus is likely spreading undetected on dairy farms, a new study has concluded. But in-depth, on-site research would require robust economic safeguards to be put in place for the dairy sector.
In order to improve its operational efficiency, dairy major Danone has enlisted Microsoft. The two companies will collaborate to implement AI in Danone’s systems.
The Irish food and ingredients producer said consumer market demand ‘remains relatively subdued’ as it posted an after-tax profit reduction of more than 22% year-on-year for H1 2024.
The French food and beverage major said its categories were growing 'faster' than the industry average in volume terms as it posted increased like-for-like sales in H1.
As pressure grows on plant-based dairy to address concerns from taste and texture to environmental impact, European food tech start-ups are working on a dairy-free solution that ticks all boxes.
Health-conscious consumers are devouring more snacks and demanding more from their choices. And manufacturers are stepping up to the plate with ever more nutritious nibbles.
Europe’s second largest private label ice cream company is to be sold after the Belgium dairy co-operative decided to focus on its dairy ingredients and consumer products.
Research offers a rare glimpse into what factors can influence US consumers to not only try plant-based milk alternatives, but also become de-facto ambassadors for the category.
The snacking, petcare, nutrition and confectionery major is engaging long-term dairy suppliers to accelerate sustainable measures on-farm – here’s how.
Mead Johnson Nutrition parent Reckitt Benckiser saw its shares slip to their lowest level in a decade after news of a bruising Abbott Laboratories verdict rolled in.
Butter Buds, a supplier of dairy concentrates and flavor solutions, is rebranding itself to reflect its expanded product line and focus on meeting the evolving needs of the dairy and non-dairy markets, Mike Ivey, national sales director at Butter Buds...
China’s Mengniu Dairy is conducting more human clinical studies on Lacticaseibacillus paracasei PC-01 – its proprietary probiotic strain used in its Yoyi C yogurt range.
The food major reported dairy market share losses and negative growth for Infant Nutrition in China as its share price took a hit following the announcement.
Oat drink major Oatly expects continuing demand for plant-based milks as its current generation of consumers mature, and believes that more players entering the market will help boost category growth.
“We want to do what's right for shareholders and we'll look at all options," said Reckitt Benckiser CEO Kris Licht, adding he’d welcome a quick sell-off.