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
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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
Global dairy’s Big 7 pivot to protein and cheese
In mid 2026, slower milk growth is reshaping production priorities as processors chase stronger returns from cheese, whey and high-value ingredients
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
The butter price crash: Winners, losers and what comes next
As butter prices collapse, farmers are feeling the sting – but it’s not all bad news for the industry at large
A ripple effect: New research links calf fertility timing to milk production, workload and farm costs
New research emerging from New Zealand’s dairy sector says calf fertility timing influences milk production, labour, operating costs and the long-term sustainability of dairy businesses.
Private label is surging. Here are 3 ways food brands can fight back
Food and drink brands are fast losing ground to private labels. But they can still win
Feed market analysis: Alltech releases 2026 Agri-Food Outlook, highlighting production trends
China beats the U.S. in feed production, while Brazil is the third-largest feed producer
Beyond the candy bar: Is confectionery redefining frozen novelties?
Candy companies increasingly are treating the freezer as a growth channel – one that allows gummies, chews and fruit candies to evolve into entirely new frozen formats
Iran war pushes global food markets toward crisis mode
The escalating Middle East conflict is pushing food inflation, energy prices and consumer confidence to a breaking point
How the Iran conflict could reshape our shelves
High oil prices hit prices at gas pumps straight away. But how long will it take for food and beverage prices to rise?
Why fertilizer prices could remain high into 2027
Farmers around the world are feeling the impact of the Iran war in higher fertilizer prices – which could remain elevated even after a peace deal
Iran conflict: The 5 biggest pressure points for food and beverage
The price of oil and transport dominates headlines: but food and beverage companies need to anticipate other potential impacts
Strait of Hormuz: How food and beverage companies can navigate the latest developments
Agility is key for the foreseeable future