Chocolate giant sets up base near Magnum Ice Cream
Chocolate and cocoa producer, Barry Callebaut, has moved into a cutting-edge food tech hub at Colworth Science Park as it looks to strengthen its work with Magnum.
Manufacturers
EMEA Global Food Tech Awards winner 2026 announced at Future Food-Tech London
The future of food ingredients? Meet the startup turning a regenerative crop into a scalable, high-performance protein for multiple industries
Protein, coffee and convenience drive Chobani’s next phase of expansion
Health and wellness trends have galvanised demand for nutrient-rich foods, supporting sales expansion across key dairy categories. US Greek yogurt major Chobani is taking note
One-stop dairy data hub launched for milk processors
Milkscape aims to collect a breadth of intelligence data to keep milk processors ahead of the curve
ADM cuts ~1m metric tons of CO2 emissions in 2025 with regen ag program
ADM’s regenerative agriculture program is not just reducing carbon emissions – it is also leaving a positive mark on farmers’ balance sheets
Once Upon a Farm Bets on innovation, coolers and category expansion to reach $1 billion
Since it’s IPO earlier this year, Once Upon a Farm aims to strengthen household penetration by innovating its core business and consistently entering new, emerging categories
Glanbia names incoming CFO
The nutrition and ingredients specialist has announced a CFO designate as its current financial lead sets departure date.
GLP-1 nutrition trend fuels premium whey demand
Demand for premium whey continues to climb as weight-loss trends shape food and beverage innovation. Can supply catch up?
Big Food’s Big Reset: Why the industry’s changing faster than ever
From C-suite shake-ups to targeted acquisitions, Big Food is rethinking how to win in a rapidly changing market
Foremost Farms to shut major cheese site
Shifting consumer demand and changing market dynamics have led the co-op to re-think its product mix
Grass-fed dairy: Ireland eyes Asia’s premium nutrition boom
Ireland has its sights on Asia’s growing premium nutrition market, positioning its grass-fed dairy credentials to meet rising demand for quality dairy products
Chobani buys back Keurig Dr Pepper’s $800M stake as it invests $1.2B in Pennsylvania plant
The investment is part of Chobani’s $4 billion manufacturing network expansion
Big Food’s colour promises are colliding with supply chain reality
The dye deadlines are closing in, but the alternatives aren’t ready
PPWR PFAS limits: How to keep ‘forever chemicals’ out of packaging
PFAS limits have been introduced in the EU’s flagship packaging regulation
Judge dismisses most of Ben & Jerry’s claims against Unilever
A federal judge dismissed most claims in Ben & Jerry’s lawsuit against Unilever, while allowing payment and board-governance disputes to proceed, leaving Magnum as the principal defendant
Whey protein pricing: An insider’s view on business strategy
From gym-goers to GLP-1 users, consumers have never been more interested in protein. But as the ingredient moves further into mainstream formulations, record whey prices have prompted the exploration of alternatives, raising questions about what can...
Arctic Coffee owner sees hit to revenue after tough year for dairy sector
Arctic Coffee and Pro Mlk owner Crediton Dairy has reported lower profits amid difficult market conditions.
Gut health made Yakult famous. Now it must prove it can stay relevant
Yakult helped to create the gut-health category, but it faces stiff competition in an ever-crowded functional market.
Who really makes the world’s fastest-growing private label foods?
As private label gains ground worldwide, manufacturers from the US, Europe and Southeast Asia are competing to become the hidden engine behind retailers’ increasingly powerful own-brand portfolios
Full-fat dairy cleared in new study challenging diet advice
A new study suggests adults can consume three servings of full-fat dairy a day without adverse effects on weight, body fat or cholesterol, adding fresh fuel to the debate over saturated fat and dairy nutrition
Why are 90% of GLP-1 users still buying ice cream?
The category offers lessons in portion control, functionality and innovation for the wider industry
New Ehrmann Cornish Dairy CEO eyes major growth
The dairy producer has appointed a new chief executive who has his sights set on becoming ‘one of the top three dairy companies in the UK’.
Coca-Cola’s Fairlife resumes operations after attack
Operations resume after Coca-Cola subsidiary Fairlife hit by ransomware attack
Irish milk production falls again
This is the second month in a row where Irish milk production has shrank
How heatwaves make it harder to keep food cool
High temperatures put pressure on cold chain storage but there are ways to ease it
Is environmental compliance becoming Big Food’s biggest cost?
After years of delays, the EUDR’s arrival is scheduled for December 2026, prompting businesses to invest in sustainability and adopt an environment-first strategy
Coca-Cola confirms cyberattack as Fairlife operations halted
Coca-Cola confirms ransomware attack on dairy subsidiary Fairlife
Lindt turns Dubai chocolate craze into ice cream
Lindt brings Dubai chocolate trend to ice cream as confectionery brands continue to diversify
Inside the whey protein bottleneck: How processors can find more capacity
Amid booming demand for protein, how can dairy processors unlock capacity without expanding plants?
M&S withdraws cheese product over listeria risk
M&S Food has pulled a cheese product from its shelves due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Pioneers
How Lullaa is taking functional dairy to the next level
Milk already boasts an impressive nutritional profile, but can it compete with kefir, kombucha and protein shakes? Four Leaves Co’s award-winning functional milk offers one answer
Why Lifeway is central to the US kefir boom
Boardroom drama aside, Lifeway Foods’ diversified cultured dairy portfolio is the backbone of the entire US kefir market
New Culture targets $50 billion cheese market with new patent
New Culture expands its animal-free casein portfolio with mozzarella patent
Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever’s court battle enters a decisive phase
The long-running governance dispute in the US is at an inflection point
Nestlé to axe artificial colours worldwide in industry first
Nestlé to remove artificial food colourings from all products globally by the end of the year
Why the smartest food marketing begins when everything goes wrong
From stolen chocolate to monochrome packaging, some of the food industry’s most effective marketing campaigns have grown out of operational problems rather than creative briefs
Whey boom fuels surge in protein processing expansion
From WPC80 to lactoferrin, dairy companies globally are investing in premium protein capacity to capture growth in the high-end sports nutrition and functional food space
How Danone is repositioning itself in APAC
Made Group’s acquisition is Danone’s first major EDP move in APAC in more than a decade. It’s a sign of things to come
Opinion
Nestlé’s Dairy Plan is strong on disclosure but weak on detail
Disclosing emissions data is crucial for transparency and accountability, but companies like Nestlé must do more to show what’s behind the data
New Yakult UK&I MD on capitalising gut health boom
Yakult’s new UK & Ireland managing director Shinji Yamaguchi takes over on the cusp of the gut health boom.
Danone deepens consumer trust in Danimals with reformulation and education strategy
As parents seek foods with multiple health benefits, Danone is updating its iconic kids yogurt brand with a reformulated recipe, refreshed identity and educational summer campaign
Why dairy giants see growth in meal replacement brands
Danone, Nestlé and Lactalis have all jumped onto the ‘smart food’ bandwagon via bolt-on acquisitions. Why is the segment so strategically important?
Saputo eyes growth through M&A and premium whey streams
The Canadian multinational is exploring bolt-on acquisitions while sharpening its ingredients portfolio to bank on protein demand
General Mills sees soft demand ahead, but also pockets of opportunity
Executives expect consumers to remain value-conscious, but believe investments in “remarkability” can boost growth across key categories
How Lactalis’ Protein Works deal sharpens its active nutrition focus
Lifestyle nutrition has become a major CPG bet – and dairy’s richest player just took a slice
Nestlé snaps up smart food brand Yfood
The first acquisition under new CEO Philipp Navratil comes just two months after Danone announced its acquisition of Huel
Nestlé doubles down on growth in bold strategy shift
Nestlé resets growth strategy with shift away from price hikes and back towards volumes, brands and execution
From Kerry Dairy to Kinisla: Can the rebrand deliver?
Kerry Dairy Ireland’s corporate rebrand signals ambition - but success isn’t guaranteed
Is the Magnum Ice Cream Company ready to thrive?
Recent chatter about private equity interest has brought the company’s performance into focus
Big brands unite on regenerative ag – but who will pay to scale it?
Forty global food and drink giants back new industry framework, but questions remain over financing the transition at farm level