Has dairy lost its health halo - and can brands bring it back?
Dairy was once inherently linked with health and wellness, but some consumers doubt the category’s clean image. How can brands rebuild trust?
Retail & shopper insights
Europe embraces blended proteins faster than the US, report finds
Blending animal and plant ingredients is emerging as a pragmatic path to scale protein diversification, says Food System Innovations
Why consumers don’t trust healthy indulgence
Consumers think some healthy products are too good to be true. Here’s what F&B brands can do to make healthy indulgence believable
Big FMCG vs TikTok: Who leads trends and who can win?
Bubble tea, matcha, Dubai chocolate, cottage cheese, pistachio and hot honey: Just a small selection of products and flavours that have gone viral on social media in recent years
How brands can win in plant-based cheese
As plant-based cheese innovation enters a new era, brands must elevate taste, functionality and nutrition
Green by default? The silent food revolution no one’s talking about
We’ve heard of ‘health by stealth’. But what about ‘sustainability by stealth’?
Are GLP-1 ranges healthy? What food brands must know
Top food brands are embracing GLP-1-friendly ranges. But are these products nutritionally-sound?
How coffee creamers became a powerhouse category
Coffee creamers are outperforming much of the dairy aisle – and new products keep pouring in. Where is the category headed?
What food brands must know about GLP‑1 consumers
GLP-1 consumers are re-writing the rules of food retail. Here’s what this means for product innovation and how brands can win
Top 5 trends shaping healthy dairy snacking
From cheese bites to RTD beverages, dairy is primed for success in the healthy snacking space
NPD: From saucy sundaes to clean-label creamers
Lifeway, Breyers and Horizon Organic all feature in our latest new product development round-up
How the Dietary Guidelines may shape product strategy and development
The latest Dietary Guidelines may not reinvent the wheel, but they offer manufacturers a roadmap to balance nutrition, consumer preference and formulation strategy across sweeteners, grains and processed foods, according to one expert
New product launches: From pistachio milk to RTD drinks
Arla enters cottage cheese and Oatly ventures into RTD coffee in out January 2026 NPD round-up
Consumer trends to shape innovation in 2026
From protein to functional ingredients, here are the trends that will shape NPD in the year ahead
Cow-free dairy sells out in Israel but protein bottlenecks remain
“Everything we put on the market has sold,” Strauss Group CEO says but warns protein availability is still ‘limited’
New product releases: From brandy butter to GLP-1 yogurt
Here are some of the latest dairy products to hit the shelves across the globe
Secrets of a cheesemonger
What’s the most underrated cheese?
Some cheeses are less loved than others: but which are the most underappreciated varieties? A cheesemonger ponders
‘Advertising is a weak force’: Busting CPG marketing myths
Does spending more improve sales? Why do brands fail? Do consumers ever go back to weak brands?
Opinion
Why medical nutrition is Danone’s ‘jewel’
No other category grows so strongly each quarter – and Danone is only scratching the surface
Gen Z and Millennials redefine wellness: Protein, fiber and flavor drive food choices
Spins data reveals how younger consumers are reimagining nutrition around functional benefits, global flavors and ingredient transparency
Trendlets
Trendlets: Gut health, GLP-1 and alternative protein
How are the trends of gut health, weight management and alternative protein consumption impacting food and beverage innovation?
Dairy Alternatives: Innovation and Market Insights 2025
‘We have more ideas than the market can take’: Alt dairy brands talk R&D, consumer trends and embracing innovation
From plant-based to precision fermentation, how are leading brands shaping product innovation in dairy alternatives?
New product releases: From swicy ice cream to pistachio drinks
Our latest round-up features launches from Bel, Lifeway Foods, Rude Health and more . . .
Top trends and formats driving innovation in dairy
Protein is the biggest buzzword, but what else is shaping new product development?
The ‘proteinification’ of everything
Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.
New product launches: From truffle ghee to macadamia milk
From ice cream-inspired beer to truffle-infused ghee, here’s which new releases caught our eye
Just launched: Matcha drink, Angel Hair ice cream and more new products
Here’s what’s new in dairy in September 2025
What’s new in dairy? Onken, Lifeway and more
Here’s what’s hitting the shelves in the dairy aisles in the US and beyond . . .
From regenerative to organic: How eco-friendly claims fuel growth
Natural food and drink products with sustainable label claims are flying off the shelves in the US: here’s why
What’s the scoop on ice cream trends?
The dog days of summer are a natural time to serve up the scoop on ice cream trends
Beating the odds in NPD: What makes a winning product?
New product launches are exciting, but novelty alone does not guarantee success
What’s the future of animal-free dairy?
Retail sales have stalled in the category’s biggest global market while ingredient innovation has also hit roadblocks. What does the future hold for animal-free dairy innovation?
Cheese trends: American cheese slumps, specialty thrives
US shoppers seek to elevate their cheese experience by exploring new flavors and formats
How brands can bank on yogurt’s health halo
The wellness trend is driving demand for functional, protein-rich foods like yogurt. Here’s what’s fueling growth in the category
From buttermilk to flavored skyr: Dairy’s new disruptors, predicted
Can buttermilk replace kefir? Will skyr disrupt yogurt? Can curd rock cottage cheese?
What’s new in dairy? From Jonas Brothers’ ice cream to A2 yogurt
We round up new product releases from Bel UK, Maple Hill, Friendly’s, and more . . .
Why meal replacements are the future of fast nutrition
What are the key trends driving meal replacement category successes? Exclusive and free webinar reveals all
Targeting the wrong crowd: How retailers miss out on sustainable food and beverage sales
US retailers are underserving high-potential markets for sustainable products by stocking more eco-friendly options in areas dominated by liberal, affluent shoppers, study finds
Bridging the generational gap: How to build a brand that appeals to all
Knowing what different generations want is important, but for a brand to really succeed, it needs to tap into universal needs and values
What Gen Z really think of farmers and nature
From ‘smelly’ to ‘boring’, how do youngsters perceive the countryside and the role of farmers? A new poll has the answers . . .
Memorial Day: Will softer prices boost ice cream sales?
Americans are eating less ice cream than ever - but with softer prices this year, the category is poised for gains
Danone’s Oikos expands into $7bn ambient protein shakes market
The move creates a new aisle presence for Oikos, traditionally known for its high-protein yogurts
From gut health to immunity: What do consumers want from functional food and beverage?
We look at data from five major European countries to find out what are the major claims driving interest towards biotics – and what that means for food and beverage brands
Flavoured alt milks drive sector growth
Plant-based milks get a flavourful makeover as rising consumer interest in dairy alternatives fuels innovation
Striking a balance: How food producers can thrive in the GLP-1 era
Consumers want to shed, gain or simply maintain weight. What does that mean for core food and drink categories - and is there still a place for permissible indulgence?
Why private labels keep on growing in the US
Brands still matter – but when value for money is concerned, consumers are increasingly compelled to try own-brand products
Dairy’s staying power in the snacking space
Protein and convenience continue to rule the snacking universe, and dairy products like yogurt and cottage cheese are in pole position for further growth
Brits tighten grocery budgets as dairy bucks negative trend
No Easter in March meant confectionery and alcohol sales slumped, but egg and yogurt sales grew in double-digit terms in the UK
From Jersey milk coffee to alcohol-free ale: What caught our eye at IFE 2025
We round-up some of the product highlights from the show floor of the food and drink trade show held at ExCeL London
Danone’s Super Bowl commercial masterstroke in a GLP-1 world
We look at why the dairy major tracked GLP-1-related conversations on social media - and how its Super Bowl commercial spoke to the masses