Supply chain pressures are testing dairy’s resilience
Dairy is one of the most mean-reverting markets in agriculture but geopolitical and environmental pressures are threatening its usual cyclicality
Markets
More than just money: South Korea proposes record dairy budget, but farmers seek stronger safeguards
South Korea’s dairy farmers have welcomed a record 2027 dairy budget but say further policy reforms are needed to safeguard domestic production
From farm to fork: 10 climate bottlenecks threatening food supply chains
At every stage in the supply chain, heat, drought and changing weather patterns are putting pressure on the food sector
Can low-carbon fertiliser command a premium? Yara bets it can
Yara has opened Europe’s largest industrial carbon-capture facility at its Sluiskil ammonia and fertiliser plant in the Netherlands, capable of capturing up to 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. But while the technology is proven and the infrastructure is...
APAC Agri-Food Innovation Summit
Beyond innovation: Why adoption is the real challenge for Asia’s food future
From agricultural advances to new nutrition trends, experts believe adoption will depend on education, accessibility and optimising for consumer needs
UK dairy herd shrinks, but milk volumes rise
Productivity improvements mean milk production has increased despite contraction of the dairy herd
Why Europe leads in private label
How private label ranges perform depends on the ambition of their retailers
India’s next big agriculture challenge: Raising incomes and strengthening smallholder resilience
India’s agriculture sector must now focus on boosting incomes and strengthening resilience among small and marginal farmers, says the country’s ag minister
Could dropping ‘vegan’ unlock growth?
What if the future of vegan food isn’t vegan at all? Why the next wave of growth could come from selling great food that just happens to be animal-free
Global cheese market set to reach $328bn as consumer tastes evolve
The global cheese market to grow as demand for artisan, plant-based and fast-food surges demand.
Functional drinks boom, but can brands prove they actually work?
Demand for drinks promising everything from gut health to better sleep is soaring, but brands face growing pressure to back up their claims with robust science and regulatory compliance
Danone doubles down on Argentina as rivals retreat from dairy
Danone and Arcor have completed a major dairy joint venture in Argentina, strengthening their position in a market where competitors are scaling back or facing financial challenges
Can Yili reshape dairy’s future with a new global ecosystem?
Asia’s largest dairy company is urging the industry to unite around new innovation, digital and sustainability ecosystems as it seeks to play a leading role in shaping the future of global dairy
Heatwave milk shortage sparks dairy price row
A heatwave-driven milk shortage has reignited a battle over farmgate prices
Dire straits for dairy farm profits
Profits are down on dairy farms, leading to problematic predictions for the year ahead
Will the beef tallow trend come to Europe?
It’s taking off in the US, but will European consumers be open to the idea?
FrieslandCampina profits hit as margins squeezed
The dairy giant hasn’t reaped the rewards of higher volumes in a trying market
Growth Asia Summit 2026
Beyond dairy: New Zealand seeks to expand global F&B acclaim
New Zealand may be best recognised globally for the quality of its dairy exports, but the island nation plans for more of its food and nutrition products to gain international renown
Why record grain harvests may not lead to lower feed costs
Global grain supply is ample, but weaker harvests in key regions may still put pressure on prices and availability
Fertiliser uncertainty grows as Iran conflict drags on
As the conflict approaches five months, fertiliser costs are no longer the main point of uncertainty for growers
The U.S. premium: Why American farmers pay more for crop inputs than Brazilian growers
The U.S. ag economy continues to grapple with high input costs, putting pressure on sustainability and technology investments
Start-up profile
Can AI disrupt the seed giants? The start-up betting on climate-resilient crops
Two biologists who met in a university book club are using AI to tackle one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: developing climate-resilient crops faster and cheaper than traditional breeding programmes. With partnerships already in place and ambitions...
El Niño: How it will impact food and beverage
The weather phenomenon has begun and F&B needs to prepare for the worst
‘Preparedness and collective action’: India rolls out multi-pronged plan to shield farms from El Niño impact
India is deploying a multi-layered national strategy spanning water management, crop planning, inputs and financial support to mitigate risks from a weak monsoon linked to El Niño.
Trump signs order to temporary lift duties on Moroccan fertilizer imports
Can cutting fertilizer tariffs be enough to help farmers manage rising input costs?
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
A decade of Brexit: 10 major impacts on F&B
It’s a decade since the UK’s historic vote to leave the European Union – and the results are mixed
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
From barn to breakthrough: How Danone is rethinking food innovation
Danone argues tomorrow’s nutrient-dense foods will be shaped first by healthier soils, smarter farming and stronger supply chains, creating new opportunities for protein- and fiber-rich products with lasting consumer appeal
Worst since IMF crisis: Korean dairy farm closures surge as trade body blames policy failures and cost pressures
More than 13% of South Korea’s dairy farms have shut in five years, with the sector’s main trade body blaming government policy failures for what it calls the worst catastrophe since the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis
‘Standing still is not an option’: NZ unveils $46m dairy programme to tackle productivity, sustainability
The New Zealand government and dairy industry have jointly committed NZD45.85m (USD26.57m) to a seven-year programme aimed at breaking a productivity plateau that has stalled the sector while accelerating environmental gains
Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Why premium and protein are becoming central for Irish dairy
As margin pressures intensify, Ireland’s dairy sector is moving away from commoditised dairy to value-added formats
Exodus: UK dairy farm numbers fall to record low
UK dairy farm numbers have fallen to below 7,000 for the first time, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Ebola strains coffee supply chains, with smallholders most at risk
Border closures designed to contain the outbreak are disrupting trade and leaving producers at risk of financial loss
Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?
The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?
Farmers first: China aims to improve rural livelihoods in new five-year plan
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan puts farmer livelihoods at the core of rural modernisation, linking income growth to food security, economic resilience and social stability
‘Trump speed,’ How the U.S. government is trying to reduce fertilizer prices
The White House and Congress are working together on a number of efforts to boost domestic production of fertilizers as farmers struggle to keep up with higher input costs
Redefining ‘sustainable’: Are climate goals undermining animal welfare in UK livestock?
As emissions targets reshape breeding priorities, UK advisers warn that a narrow focus on efficiency risks sidelining animal health and resilience
Tariff refunds are available - here’s how to get them right
High rejection rates and a tight 80-day filing window are turning what should be straightforward IEEPA tariff refunds into a high-stakes, error-prone process for small and mid-sized CPG brands
FHA 2026
ASEAN poised as next halal growth market amid Middle East turmoil
South East Asia has all the parts in place to emerge as the key halal growth market for food amid the Middle East conflict — but will the region be able to grasp this opportunity?
Iran war fallout hits grocery aisles as food inflation surges and shoppers pull back
Higher fuel and fertilizer costs tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushed at-home food prices up 0.7% in April, while consumers increasingly weigh purchases item-by-item in search of value
Iran conflict drains the colour from snack packs
Calbee’s decision to strip colour from its packaging amid naphtha shortages is an early warning that the Iran conflict is beginning to fracture the petrochemical supply chains underpinning the global food industry
Nutrien signals stabilisation in volatile fertiliser markets as retail arm cushions shocks
Nutrien’s first-quarter results point to a fertiliser market stabilising under geopolitical strain, with record potash volumes and resilient retail performance helping offset continued pricing and margin pressures across nitrogen and phosphate
Glyphosate under pressure: campaigners’ push for restrictions likely to accelerate search for alternatives
As UK campaigners call for a ban on glyphosate as a pre-harvest desiccant, pressure is mounting on regulators – and on the industry – to find viable alternatives. Yet while options exist, none currently match glyphosate’s unique combination of...
Farmer sentiment sours on input costs increases, Iran war concerns
Farmers are feeling the pinch from higher fertilizer and input prices, driven in part from Iran war-induced volatility
HMO infant formulas: Regulatory developments to drive NPD and affordability
The growing number of regulatory approvals for human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formulas is set to fuel product innovation and drive more affordable pricing in the long run.
FDA’s largest infant formula test yet finds ‘low’ contaminants – but no new rules
FDA’s infant formula test found mostly trace contaminants, but without standards, enforcement or pre‑market testing, the data leaves critical questions unanswered
Is the retail media network gold rush over?
In this next phase, marketers aren’t abandoning retail media – they’re simply demanding that it grow up
High costs, weak markets: Middle East conflict will have long-term impact on Asia’s food supply
Rising input costs and shrinking export markets are backing Asian farmers into a corner and locking in lasting consequences on the region’s next harvest.
SNAP restrictions are reshaping sugary food purchases
Ibotta data shows states prohibiting the use of SNAP funds to buy ‘unhealthy’ products are reshaping sugary beverage and snack demand