Danone’s east-meets-west strategy for gut health and longevity
Modern science drives Danone’s innovations, yet the company is also looking to ancient traditions around the world to understand how different cultures nurture gut health
Innovation & NPD
Exclusive: Why APAC is rising hub for functional foods, new food tech
APAC’s unique incorporation of culture and health priorities with food is driving its rise as a hub for functional foods and novel technologies
How GLP-1 drugs are supercharging the age of precision nutrition
Could the era of precision nutrition turn the pharma-driven metabolism revolution into a food-based one?
New product releases: From swicy ice cream to pistachio drinks
Our latest round-up features launches from Bel, Lifeway Foods, Rude Health and more . . .
Women are shaping the next frontier of protein innovation
Protein’s health halo attracts female consumers to various products from food and drink to supplements. Here’s what’s driving demand
Most CPG ads miss the mark with video gamer players: Here is how to fix it
CPG marketers can’t afford outdated strategies when it comes to connecting with video game players. Learn what works now in FoodNavigator-USA’s free webinar Fueling Fun: Connecting with Esports Enthusiasts and Everyday Gamers FTW
Oatly goes oat-o-matic with plant-based milk for push-button machines
Forget Barista: enter BaristaMatic, Oatly’s answer to the foodservice industry’s problem with plant-based drinks
Best of Anuga 2025: From functional dairy to next-gen alternatives
Protein innovation remains at the fore for most brands, but diversification into spoonables and beverage formats was notable this year
Top trends and formats driving innovation in dairy
Protein is the biggest buzzword, but what else is shaping new product development?
Is fiber the new protein? How Danone is reimagining gut health for Gen Z
How is the global dairy major reformulating its Activia brand to unlock cross-generational opportunities?
Why Kerry exited hybrid dairy and pivoted Smug to snacking
Once heralded as a category disruptor, Kerry’s hybrid dairy brand Smug is being reinvented into a 100% dairy affair. Here’s why
How Danone pivoted to influencers for Activia’s brand makeover
Despite being a market-leading brand, Activia has been missing the mark with Gen Z. Danone’s marketing VP tells us how the firm is making biotics buzzworthy for a new generation of consumers
Healthy Snacking Trends
Redefining snacking: How Bel is turning everyday snacks into nutritional powerhouses
New survey shows Americans snack daily but miss key nutrition goals – Bel aims to close the gap with portion-controlled, playful and nutrient-rich snacks
How plant-based drinks can meet coffee baristas’ innovation needs
Good taste and functionality are no longer optional: so how are café professionals’ evolving needs pushing the envelope in plant-based drinks?
New dairy launches: From truffle butter to protein ice cream
What’s new in dairy? A round-up of the most exciting releases across the US and the UK
Global cheese market to hit $178.5bn by 2035
Cheese sales are soaring, with fast food growth, premiumisation, and health-focused innovation driving demand
Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2025
From pistachio butter to rainforest chocolate: Artisans shine at leading food fair
Here’s what caught our eye at the UK Speciality and Fine Food Fair 2025
Unilever’s Magnum Co. launches first new brand - and it’s not ice cream
Unilever’s soon-to-be demerged business wants to diversify beyond traditional ice cream formats
What makes a GLP-1-friendly yogurt drink? Danone tells all
By formulating a dairy drink that specifically caters for weight loss medication users, Danone has set a new standard with Oikos Fusion
What’s new in dairy? New product launches
We take a look at some of the notable new releases in recent weeks . . .
Water kefir: A new gut-health growth opportunity?
Kefir’s dairy-free twin has enormous growth potential
What’s brewing in the US coffee creamer space?
Refrigerated coffee creamers are a thriving category fueled by consumer appetite for barista-style drinks. Here’s what’s driving innovation
Beyond intolerance: The rise and rise of low and no lactose dairy
By combining functional and digestive benefits, lactose-free dairy is carving out a growing niche of health-focused formats
Danone CEO advocates caution in Oikos Protein Shakes expansion
The group wants to validate repeat purchase behavior before committing to a nationwide roll-out in the US
Good & Proper’s barista-ready matcha taps into booming matcha latte trend
Matcha is having a moment: nowhere more so than in trendy, Instagram-friendly matcha lattes. But that’s opened up the market up to cheaper, lower quality alternatives. Good & Proper’s latest launch heralds a return to ‘matcha, as it should be’
What are the growth formats in plant-based dairy?
Plant-based dairy has struggled to build on its past momentum – but there are fresh opportunities ahead
MyProtein taps clear whey potential with extra light line
Myprotein has expanded its Clear Whey Protein range with Splash Of—its lightest juice style protein yet—as the market witnesses a 50% increase in clear whey protein.
What’s the future of animal-free dairy?
Retail sales have stalled in the category’s biggest global market while ingredient innovation has also hit roadblocks. What does the future hold for animal-free dairy innovation?
Taste, texture and design: Can plant-based milks live up to latte expectations?
From swirling hearts to elegant tulips, latte art is an important part of the coffee experience. A new wave of barista milks are creating masterpieces
How Kate Farms made a science-backed high-protein shake for GLP-1 and everyday nutrition
Danone company Kate Farms tapped its medical nutrition expertise to craft a high-protein shake for everyday wellness. Here’s how they did it
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Nestlé drives product reformulation based on nutrient density
Nestlé has revealed a focus on nutrient density in its reformulation efforts to meet market-specific food product demands
From buttermilk to flavored skyr: Dairy’s new disruptors, predicted
Can buttermilk replace kefir? Will skyr disrupt yogurt? Can curd rock cottage cheese?
Fortified dairy: What you need to know, from methods to consumer perceptions
Fortifying dairy products with bioactives such as vitamins and probiotics not only enhances nutritional value but paves the way for next-gen formulations
From GLP-1 to gut health: Real California Milk Excelerator 2025 seeks dairy disruptors
Start-ups behind scalable dairy innovations stand to benefit from financial, mentorship and marketing support to bring their products to market
AI-powered tech turns industrial waste into clean energy - without costing the earth
Wase’s microbe-driven tech is an evolution on traditional ADs that benefits anyone from dairies to distilleries
Top trends shaping plant-based meat and dairy in 2025
Plant-based trends are rising to the surface as the year hits its halfway mark
Upcycled eggs help crack new category: egg-based yogurt and dips
Oolie’s upcycled eggs tap into protein-rich and dairy-free dips
Hybrid milk hits the shelves – but will it fly with consumers?
One of Europe’s largest supermarkets is selling hybrid milk alongside traditional dairy at price parity – but will consumers bite? We learn more from PlanetDairy CEO Jakob Skovgaard
Danone on America’s ‘coffee evolution’ and ongoing growth in creamers
From tapping into the CoffeeTok culture to elevating plant-based creamers, how is one of the major coffee creamer producers moving the needle on innovation?
Upskilling workers ‘essential’ to realise benefits of AI-driven farming, report says
The rapid expansion of AI applications in agriculture – particularly those collecting data and providing real-time advice – will significantly impact workforce needs in the sector, according to the UK-based Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture...
Dairy innovation
How high-protein frozen desserts are redefining indulgence and expanding the market
From cottage cheese blends to clean-label pints, new protein-packed ice cream and frozen dessert brands are turning indulgence into everyday fuel – and capturing a fast-growing health-conscious market
Nestlé’s big bet on ‘super premium’ baby formula
The food giant hopes its new infant formula will help power growth
What’s new in dairy? New product launches
From campfire-inspired ice cream to yet more high-protein dairy, we look at some of the new products to hit the shelves this month
Why solving panic beats promoting protein: A smarter playbook for snack marketers
In a marketplace overflowing with clean label claims and nutritional callouts, it’s not always the brand with the best macros that wins. Increasingly, it’s the one that shows up when it matters most
How plant-based dairy brands can address the quality and perception gap
Improving consumer perception of plant-based dairy may start with better biosolutions
From beer to milk: Asahi ventures into dairy alternatives with Like Milk
The move signifies the blurring of the lines between alt dairy beverages and the growing alcohol moderation trend in APAC
Flavored milk: The next frontier in high-protein dairy?
New product development in protein has largely focused on yogurt and cultured beverages. Flavored milk could be next
AI food tech company moves protein and fat into commercial production
California-based ingredient discovery company Shiru is commercializing its first ingredients, as the food tech company tees up future sweetener partnerships
Nestlé sees opportunities in climate change
Nestlé is bracing for the impact of global warming - but is also eyeing opportunities for its global brands
Dairy’s staying power in the snacking space
Protein and convenience continue to rule the snacking universe, and dairy products like yogurt and cottage cheese are in pole position for further growth