News & Analysis on the Dairy Industry & Markets
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
Pack design and manufacturing methods can make a surprising difference
While brands like Babybel are showing the shift to paper packaging can work, moving away from plastic is not universally viable. Here’s why
UP THE FOOD CHAIN
Against a backdrop of global uncertainty and rapidly evolving consumer demands, Tetra Pak’s global VP Marketing Julia Luscher reveals the company’s key focus areas to stay ahead
Up the food chain
Elina Roine describes herself as a ‘banker with purpose’. With energy security under strain, climate pressure mounting and war back on the agenda, that purpose has never been more urgent
As raw milk demand grows, a Scottish farmer delivers raw‑style milk without the safety risks. Could brewed milk be the sourdough of dairy?
The first global study of its kind quantifies the problem in the food and drink industry
Who is benefitting from consumer scepticism around UPFs - and who isn’t?
Attacks on the world’s busiest oil shipping channel are set to drive unavoidable spikes in plastic packaging prices
Ultrafiltered dairy has gained traction in the age of wellness and protein counts – but advancement in processing technology is what brought it here in the first place
After negotiations failed to finalise a global treaty on plastic pollution last year, new hope is on the horizon
Food-Tech Solutions For A More Sustainable And Secure Food System
CPG brands must restructure product data and APIs to stay visible as AI pushes deeper into agentic commerce
Experts warn low-cost virgin PET and rising imports are hurting US recycling programs and driving prices to record lows
In some sectors, sustainability is declining; in others, it’s flourishing
As PFAS regulation tightens and litigation accelerates, brands are being forced to rethink packaging choices that once seemed low-risk and routine
Although admitting it’s a risk, Oatly is addressing the UPF issue head-on
Carbon markets to mature, data spaces to scale and robotics to accelerate as over 8,000 industry professionals gather in Spain
Winter Fancy Faire
Using a proprietary dry-printing process, Milkadamia’s new oat milk format reduces packaging by 85%, lowers logistics costs and gives retailers a less expensive, more sustainable entry point for plant-based milks
Seafood, dairy and red meat carry a higher risk of forced labor, according to a new Tufts and University of Nottingham study that maps labor exploitation across popular US diets
Snack packs are finally starting to look like they belong in 2026 instead of 2006, and the pressure to keep evolving isn’t letting up
A round-up of some of the latest packaging stories
In 1980, Sidel pioneered the commercial PET blower. Now, it’s unveiled the world’s first industrialized laser-powered solution: tech set to reshape the industry again.
Sustainable September
How do food majors leverage digitalization and local sourcing to foster more resilient and sustainable supply chains in Africa?
Sustainable September
Fiat now incorporates recycled materials from used cartons into its vehicles. How much potential do cross-industry collaborations like this have?
Sustainable September
From energy efficiencies to refillable packaging, how is the beverage industry working towards a circular economy?
Can artificial intelligence reshape material discovery? How far can lightweighting go? What potential do paper bottles have? Innovators are pushing tech forward like never before...
See new developments from health and nutrition brands across Asia-Pacific, including new initiatives between Amway and biotech firm HEM Pharma, Mengniu’s sports nutrition plans and more.
The newly formed FMTE aims to influence policy and boost R&D in food manufacturing
Scientists in Mexico and Denmark are using mixed microbial communities to convert waste whey into single-cell protein, providing an environmentally-friendly and nutritious alternative protein source.
Sustainable packaging is no longer a niche idea but making it affordable at scale remains a massive challenge. How will the Rethinking Materials Summit 2025 help turn breakthrough innovations in biochemicals and biomaterials into real-world solutions?
As the UK’s EPR comes into force, the EU is harmonising its own schemes
How can packaging manufactures reduce waste and improve sustainability across the entire supply chain?
Packaging has a lot to gain from AI - but steep upfront costs mean businesses must consider which parts of their operations need it the most
Paper-based packaging has been a hit in some CPG categories, but less so in others. The key is striking a balance between what’s possible and what’s necessary, packaging experts say
From accelerating label design to generating 4D visuals on the fly, how is AI influencing packaging design?
The partnership has yielded a first of its kind sustainable beverage carton, but a myriad of industry-wide challenges continue to overshadow progress in the sector
Products such as probiotic-enriched milk can now be stored outside the fridge thanks to food technology and packaging innovations. But would consumers buy into the emerging category?
We speak to three trade bodies about what product manufacturers should know about reformulation, the progress made in key markets, and the challenges that remain.
With a lower carbon footprint than glass, Abel & Cole’s reusable plastic bottle is far less humble than its looks suggest.
With regulators pushing for improved recyclability and reduced packaging waste, how should manufacturers navigate the latest regulations and packaging trends?
Pasteurisation has always used significant amounts of heat. A new technology, however, can fulfil the same function without this heat, thus keeping a key protein intact.
From improving packaging shapes to integrating QR codes on-pack, there’s a lot that cheese manufacturers can lean on in order to attract, retain and re-invigorate consumer interest.
Foodborne bacteria such as listeria can adapt to cleaning methods in ready-to-eat food factories, new research suggests, pointing to a potential explanation for high levels of infections.
The packaging major says its recyclable packaging could help dairy brands get ready for the upcoming changes in the EU packaging and waste regulation.
We speak to two leading packaging manufacturers about the materials, formats and branding choices that plant-based milk manufacturers are eyeing in 2024.
Is LPC testing enough to determine the type of thermoduric bacteria present in milk? This is the question that Cornell University scientists tried to address.
Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) – a nationwide money-back initiative for plastic bottles and aluminum cans – launches this month in a bid to improve recycling rates.
Intensifying criticism of ultra-processed foods without nuanced consideration of their nutrition could unfairly tar some plant-based meats and milks that “compare well with their animal-based counterparts,” which may be viewed more favorably because they...
From recyclability to carbon footprint and shelf life, we find out more about the properties of Tetra Brik Aseptic 200 Slim Leaf, Tetra Pak’s new aseptic carton with a paper-based barrier.
The new packaging uses Amcor’s proprietary ‘breathable’ material and is fully recyclable in existing paper streams.