Once reserved for special occasions and parties, dips are breaking out as an everyday snack – and in some cases meal – to emerge as a fast-growing category driven by pandemic-fatigue, consumer interest in global flavors and an enviable family-friendly...
On 20 March, Wiltshire-based cheese shop the Old Cheese Room announced that they were recalling a selection of their products following a Listeria outbreak. Several other Listeria outbreaks have also taken place in the UK and Europe over the past year,...
Rising inflation is taking a toll on natural and organic sales in the US, the growth of which slowed dramatically in 2022 and will likely continue to drop in the coming year before rebounding slightly in 2024, according to data presented at Natural Products...
Emerging and maturing trends revealed at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim last week ranged from dips delivering delightful dinners, mochi moving into multiple day parts, plant-based expanding beyond analogues, and beverages brimming with better-for-you...
The long-held and loudly voiced disapproval by some of science and technology in food production in favor of “idealized nostalgic narratives” of natural food is beginning to soften – opening the door for broader adoption of food-tech, including precision...
DairyReporter speaks to Babybel brand director Melanie Nemoy to find out how Bel Brands USA leaned on consumer research to craft its first new flavor in nine years, and improve one of its staple offerings.
Aired during one of the most-watched sporting events in the world, the co-op’s TV advert tackles major misconceptions about farming while reminding consumers where the food on their tables comes from.
The co-operative’s flavored creamers were voted best in the Coffee Creamer category, while value supermarket chain Aldi came on top in Cheese and Frozen Dessert.
A study of the environmental impact of foods available in French supermarkets has drawn a startling conclusion: ‘No supermarket allows consumers to have sustainable food’.
Yogurt heavy-hitter Oikos returns to the Super Bowl this year with an ad featuring former football coach Deion Sanders as part of an ongoing 360-degree campaign that is tackling unfavorable common perceptions about yogurt and healthy eating – starting...
‘Our short supply chain means the money goes directly to the farmers,’ says CEO Simon Mellin as he opens up on his company’s quest to modernize the morning milkround – and make it more sustainable for both farmers and consumers.
The UK's largest consumer survey has elected this year's Product of the Year winners. DairyReporter looks at which dairy products triumphed across the different categories.
The multinational dairy co-operative has outlined three global trends, with fusion cuisine, hybrid foods and plant-based alternatives taking center stage.
Consumers who eat dairy products as well as fruit and vegetables may have a lower risk of becoming obese, according to a cross-sectional study on almost 30,000 adults.
Farmers, buyers and suppliers should also watch out for heightened regulatory, customer and consumer demands in the coming years, says the body’s UK dairy category manager, Estelle Alley.
ProVeg UK claims the British Government is preparing to ban plant-based products from using dairy descriptor names such as ‘m*lk’ and ‘b*tter’, plans that it has branded ‘outrageous and unnecessary’.
Two Good – a low-sugar Greek yogurt with 2g sugar per cup launched by Danone in early 2019 - has been a leading contributor to dollar growth in the total yogurt category over the past three years, while a zero-sugar version of Light & Fit has also...
Global Vegan Ice Cream Market is poised to grow by $1.5bn from 2023 to 2026, according to analysts, accelerating at a CAGR of 11%. The market is driven by expanding the global vegan population base, new product launches, and the health benefits of a vegan...
Massachusetts-based startup Superfrau is targeting the emerging functional soda category with a vitamin and mineral packed sparkling beverage made from one core ingredient: upcycled liquid whey from Greek yogurt production.
Delphine Forejt, Category Development Manager for Dairy at food and beverage solutions and ingredients specialist Tate & Lyle Europe, discusses the key trends that will shape the dairy industry next year. “Going in to 2023, the dairy market remains...
From gift packs to vegan brie, we round up just a small portion of the stand-out dairy and vegan cheeses available for purchase in the US ahead of the December 2022 holidays.
Dairy should focus on reclaiming its functional food identity and infusing excitement through flavor innovation, according to experts from food and beverage flavor company T. Hasegawa.
From protecting 'demonized' dairy farmers to precision-fermented ingredients and exotic flavors, three ice cream company founders discuss the latest innovations and trends in the industry.
How does the sustainability performance of plant-based alternatives stack up against conventional meat and dairy? Is the category worthy of its ‘sustainability halo’? FoodNavigator investigates.
The Kellogg’s cracker brand has partnered with iHeartRadio to send one lucky winner to this year's Y100’s Jingle Ball in Miami for the ultimate experience: an epic backstage invite to meet the Backstreet Boys.
Plant-based beverages must be able to still provide a creamy mouthfeel in order to successfully convert consumers over to healthier, low-sugar options for the long-term in Indonesia, especially when these are priced at a higher tier than traditional dairy...
Sports beverages are the most popular vehicle for functional ingredients across the globe as an increasingly wide range of consumers look to support their physical and mental health through convenient everyday nutrition.
Enhancing the nutrient profile of plant-based dairy alternatives could be a catalyst for a new generation of dairy-free products that meet the expectations of discerning consumers.
From functional dairy to precision fermentation, ADM’s Brad Schwan lays out what manufacturers should anticipate in the year ahead to meet new consumer trends and tap into growing markets.
It’s Skinny Pasta is reinventing an Italian favourite; Oppo Brothers contends ice cream not only can be eaten in the colder months, but should be; and Jackandbeyond analysed the most viral ways we can use up pumpkin scraps after Halloween – with an estimated...
SPINS data shared with FoodNavigator-USA ahead of our Futureproofing the Food System virtual summit (Nov 15-17) shows a mixed picture for US retail sales of plant-based cheese, with overall dollar sales down -2.3% to $218.94m and unit sales down -3.6%...
What do potential early adopters think about animal-free dairy? Researchers – including one from precision fermentation start-up Formo – have sought to find out.
This round-up features the new product launches from nutrition firms across Asia-Pacific, including Fonterra’s supplement brand that focuses on cognitive performance, Meiji’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) for reducing belly fat, and more from Megmilk...
What new products are hitting supermarket shelves across Europe? Alt chocolate maker WNWN is reinventing the classic European candy bar with its new offering: Waim! Low-fat cheese brand Eatlean is expanding its presence in UK retail, and sports nutrition...
A value-added success story in a category that has been in steady decline for years, ultra-filtered milk category pioneer fairlife - which became a billion-dollar retail brand in 2021 - is now reaching a quarter of US households, says the Coca-Cola-backed...
Protein bars are central to the narrative of sports nutrition going mainstream, according to Nutrition Integrated founder, Nick Morgan, speaking at the launch of Arla Foods Ingredients new protein concept.
From robust cheddars and lactose-free cottage cheese to the latest developments in dairy-free and plant-based formulations, DairyReporter rounds up some of the latest products from around the world.
