Plant-based dairy brands in India are continuing to steer away from using conventional dairy terms on their product labels until regulators issue greater clarity on what is permitted.
SNAP households are a major contributor to F&B sales, with 70% of SNAP dollars going towards food and beverages, according to Circana data, yet problems with late and inaccurate payments by states hinder access to food for the 42 million participants...
In the European Commission’s final text published this week, any mention of methane reduction has been omitted. So have links between dietary patterns and GHG emissions, critics lament.
Dairy brands are shifting their sustainability initiatives to cater to the Regenivore movement—a conscious consumption of sustainably produced foods—through regenerative practices that promote animal and soil health. The shift highlights a significant...
China is seeking to tighten governance over the domestic dairy industry with specific standards to manage different types of milk available on supermarket shelves.
China’s recent removal of tariffs on all dairy products from New Zealand, including milk powder used for both general consumption and processing to infant formula, could spell huge potential for brands that have a strong focus on quality and sustainability.
While the annual fluid milk consumption continues to decline, some categories have bucked the trend with growing retail sales in 2023, according to newly-released data.
During a seminar organized by the Irish Food Board (Bord Bia), the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation and Teagasc, the minister discussed how to make dairy calf to beef systems ‘a profitable and sustainable option for farmers’.
While Irish butter exports to the US continued to grow and demand from the Middle East increased, the Irish Food Board recorded a decline in dairy exports across all key regions in 2023.
A total of 23 trade bodies have called for the swift approval of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, which will make it easier to export EU agri-food products including key dairy commodities to Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay and vice versa.
Nestle Vietnam is banking on the rising demand for convenient beverage options in the country to drive the growth of its newest Nescafe format innovation, a ready-to-serve liquid concentrate.
The National Milk Producers’ Federation hailed the talks it held with the UK in December 2023 as ‘strengthening’ of its ties with Britain, but UK industry representatives have downplayed the chance of its proposal becoming policy.
For the start of this year, we look at the emerging health and nutrition markets with untapped growth opportunities, including expert insights on the exciting prospects developing in Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Australian infant goat milk formula specialist Nuchev is launching its first bovine product for older children and adults as it looks to introduce a series of products aimed at enhancing digestion and immunity over the next 12 months.
Singapore-based OATSIDE has recently expanded its product line-up to include a range of ice creams as part of its growth strategy, on the back of burgeoning popularity of its oat milk products across Asia.
The food and beverage major has released its first product range that leverages milk made with the company's proprietary enzymatic solution that can naturally turn lactose into dietary fiber.
Yili’s strong financial results, Nestle’s new infant formula, Haofood’s plant-based development, Junlebao’s DHA variant, and MOODLE’s insights on 3D-printed foods feature in this edition of China Focus.
Announced on November 9 by the Department for Business and Trade, the Dairy Export Program has promised exporters a range of opportunities, including education sessions and trade missions. It also offers the UK government a chance to improve the communication...
An independent panel rejected US concerns over how Canada allocates its dairy tariff-rate quotas under the US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, leaving US exporters and trade bodies frustrated.
US dairies breathed a sigh of relief after an extension to the 2018 Farm Bill was approved last week, but industry insiders are hoping Congress won’t need a full year to pass the new legislation.
US farmer sentiment increased slightly in October 2023 due to producers’ improved perspective on the current conditions on their farms and their expectations for the future – but investment sentiment dipped.
The global food and beverage company is running a six-week promotion in partnership with retailers to drive the consumption of plant-based milk alternatives in Belgium.
The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) won’t adjust the farmgate milk price until later in 2024 in a bid to take some of the ongoing economic pressures off dairy farmers.
Food firms need to be increasingly savvy when it comes to meeting growing consumer demands for fortified and reformulated products, in order to remain cost competitive in the current economic environment.
Asia Pacific consumers are increasingly demanding a combination of affordability, health and tastiness when making their food and beverage purchasing decisions, driving the rise of what is known as the ‘and’ consumer.
Nestlé’s plans to close an infant formula manufacturing plant in response to China’s low fertility rate has sent shockwaves through the industry. What opportunities lie ahead for infant formula makers and how is regulation changing the market?
New Nestle data has revealed the major micronutrient gaps faced by many toddlers and school-age children in the Asia Pacific region, as well as the important role that fortified foods and beverages can play in addressing these needs.
The funding will provide non-repayable compensation to dairy producers and processors who have lost market share due to concessions made by the Canadian government in trade deals such as the CPTPP, the Canada-EU agreement and the Canada-US-Mexico trade...
Dollar growth declined and unit sales were flat in the dairy category in August, as prepared meals and entertaining products are bright spots in the deli counters, according to Circana data shared in a recent IDBBA webinar.
Kite Consulting has warned that retailers could face a future of ‘average products from average factories’ if Britain’s best suppliers choose to focus on exports or exit the category altogether as a result of a perfect storm of weak demand, high cheesemake...
The cultures extend the pH stability of fermented dairy, ensuring consistently mild sensory experience in products such as drinking or spoonable yogurts.
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has warned that this year’s milk price cuts would have ‘a very serious impact’ on the wider rural economy in 2023 and into next year.
Many specialist cheese companies have undergone brand refreshes and relaunches in a bid to attract a younger generation of shoppers – but are they targeting the right consumer group?
An extra 1p per liter will now be given on top of the price of milk farmers receive from the retailer, and there will be an opportunity to earn additional income through sustainability bonuses.
China dairy giant Mengniu believes that the direction for domestic dairy growth lies in the development of localised protein product innovation, especially in the form of ready-to-drink beverage formats.
Exporters have shifted their interest to dairy protein products in recent years while WMP exports have declined – but dairy remains a crucial contributor to the Kiwi economy and acts as a ‘shock absorber’ for farmers in volatile times.
Singapore-based plant-based brand noomoo says it wants to be the ‘first’ Asia brand with an ‘all-encompassing’ range of products across plant types and categories, while focusing on B2B and online sales before expanding into physical retail channels.
The cheese is the result of an international project that involved dairy co-op Arla Foods and reflects the country’s efforts to meet increasing demand for dairy products.
Cheese heavyweight Bel has called for local brands to simultaneously develop local innovations alongside introducing more traditional western concepts in order to drive faster industry growth in China
