Functional beverages
From protein sodas and prebiotic soft drinks to texture-led satiety and simplified ingredients lists, we explore strong what functional beverage reformulation looks like now and where the rapidly growing sector is moving next.
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Feeding the future with fibre
This session dives into the fibre renaissance, spotlighting novel sources, prebiotic innovations and formulation strategies that make fibre-rich products more appealing and effective.
The frontiers of functional dairy
This webinar explores the latest advances - from bioactive peptides and high-protein formulations to probiotics, postbiotics, and immune-boosting ingredients.
Functional ingredients on the health frontline
Join us as we examine where innovation is happening, which health outcomes are gaining traction, and how brands can balance efficacy, regulation and consumer trust.
Dairy Alternatives: Innovation and market insights
Discover how product innovation across plant-based, hybrid, and animal-free dairy is advancing – and what leading manufacturers are doing to address consumer and retailer needs and stay ahead of the curve.
Circular processing
From by-products to breakthroughs, this session explores how food and beverage manufacturers can reduce waste, lower emissions and unlock new revenue by rethinking how ingredients are sourced, processed and reused.
Smart Farming
Discover how agri-tech, data, and policy are reshaping how we grow, source and secure the world’s food.
Pushing the envelope of functional dairy innovation
Tune in for DairyReporter’s panel discussion to discover how scientific research and new product development is shaping this growing category.
Dairy Alternatives: How is the Sector Shaping Up in 2024?
Explore how innovation in the plant-based and fermentation dairy space is progressing, learn about the latest product development opportunities and roadblocks, and hear about consumer demand and the level of investment in the category.
Solutions for new plant-based dairy alternatives
In this editorial webinar, we look at plant-based dairy alternatives to see what’s new, what’s making the end products better, and what’s appealing to the end consumer.
Creating value added functional ingredients
Many dairy companies and cooperatives have turned to R&D to improve profits, going beyond milk, yogurt and cheese, looking to create functional ingredients that can be added to a wide range of products.
The Drive for Sustainability and Environmentally-friendly Dairy Products
Today’s consumers don’t just want a great-tasting product, and a short, simple ingredient list. They also now care about where their food comes from, how ethical the company is, what their food is packaged in, and how products affect the planet in terms...
Dairy Innovation 2018
Is the ‘Greek yogurt revolution’ over? What was considered one of the biggest trends in dairy might have been overtaken by yogurt drinks, which, according to Mintel, between 2011 and 2016, grew 62% to reach $893m in sales. As well as yogurt drinks,...
Dairy Innovation
In 2016, according to Mintel data, 30% of dairy product launches were new products, compared to 32% which were range extensions, 30% involved new packaging, 8% were relaunches and 1% was new formulation. However, creating truly innovative products,...