Ingredients

Less salt, more flavor: DSM promises realistic cheese alternatives with new plant-based portfolio

01-Sep-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The Dutch health and nutrition specialist is leveraging the functional properties of gellan gum to improve texture while slashing salt by up to 25%.

‘We saw huge potential to disrupt the market’: biotech firm creates ‘world-first’ cultivated bovine lactoferrin

24-Aug-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

TurtleTree says it can produce the protein up to a 100 times faster and at a larger scale to make the hard-to-get ingredient more accessible to food manufacturers.

Glanbia bumps full-year outlook by 4% after ‘very solid’ HY 2022 performance

18-Aug-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

Dairy portfolio is outperformed in nutritionals, but US cheese records growth and SlimFast is set for a re-brand ahead of 2023.

Arla formulates protein-rich drinks for people living with chronic kidney disease

15-Aug-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The dairy giant has come up two drink prototypes that could deliver key nutritional benefits to those affected by renal disease and living on low-mineral diets.

Boston collab launches cannabis-infused ice creams

09-Aug-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The flavors were concocted by artisan ice-cream makers Emack & Bolio’s and cannabis operator MariMed to form part of MariMed’s Betty’s Eddies brand.

Craving goat: milk powder market to be a major driver for the goat milk sector

08-Aug-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

Goat milk has been under-utilized in powder production, but rising demand for infant formula could change this in the coming years.

Hochdorf nets China approval, predicts 'difficult earnings and cost situation'

08-Aug-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

The Swiss nutrition specialist has received approval to manufacture products for the Chinese infant nutrition market but EBIT is down year-on-year.

Fonterra talks innovation that boosts cognition, sight and mood

25-Jul-2022 By Katy Askew

Fonterra’s R&D teams are working to develop dairy products that deliver health benefits around improved cognition, sight and even mood. We hear from Judith Swales, CEO of Fonterra Asia Pacific, to learn more.

‘The end of all uncertainties is not yet in sight’: FrieslandCampina adjusts portfolio across Europe and Asia in face of ‘great uncertainty’

25-Jul-2022 By Katy Askew

Dairy cooperative FrieslandCamina has completed a series of investments and divestitures as it works to optimise its production network and brand portfolio in the face of ‘great uncertainty’ in the global dairy markets. Developments include the sale of...

Dairy taste but plant-based? Synergy has the formula

21-Jul-2022 By Teodora Lyubomirova

Manufacturers of plant-based dairy products can take advantage of two new flavours that mirror the taste of dairy milk

‘Save Gen F’: Stonyfield Organic wants to help secure the future for family dairy farmers

12-Jul-2022 By Katy Askew

US dairy business Stonyfield Organic wants to support the next generation of organic family farmers through a new initiative, ‘Save Gen F’. DairyReporter caught up with Jason Johnson, Farmer Relationship Manager, to learn more about this effort.

GELITA hails potential of collagen peptides in Asian dairy

11-Jul-2022 By Katy Askew

German gelatin and collagen peptide maker GELITA highlights the potential of collagen peptides in dairy formulations in Japan.

Arla calls for ‘urgent action’ to tackle labour shortage in wake of Lurpak price controversy

07-Jul-2022 By Katy Askew

Dairy cooperative Arla Foods has warned of a ‘chronic shortage’ of qualified farm workers in the UK, an issue it said is contributing to price inflation in the dairy sector.

Fonterra eyes growth of dairy trading platform with strategic partnerships in NZ and Europe

04-Jul-2022 By Katy Askew

A deal that will see New Zealand’s Exchange (NZE) and the European Energy Exchange (EEX) take stakes in Fonterra’s Global Dairy Trade (GDT) platform is expected to ‘stimulate future growth’, the dairy cooperative has said.

Fonterra JV launches whey ingredient to support innovation in US cultured dairy

16-Jun-2022 By Katy Askew

NZMP, Fonterra’s global ingredient business, has entered into a joint venture with Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCAA) and Three Mile Canyon Farms in the US to launch Pro-OptimaTM, a Grade A functional Whey Protein Concentrate (fWPC), to the...

Finland continues to drive down dairy's GHG footprint as it halves 'peak methane'

16-Jun-2022 By Katy Askew

Methane emissions from Finland’s dairy sector have fallen 57% over the past 60 years. Here’s how.

Chr. Hansen gets safety nod for 2’-FL HMO in Australia and NZ

14-Jun-2022 By Katy Askew

Food Standards Australia New Zealand, FSANZ, has approved Chr. Hansen’s 2’-FL human milk oligosaccharide for use in infant formula.

Dairy farmers should be cautious about making cost-cutting changes to feed rations, warns Rabobank

10-Jun-2022 By Jane Byrne

Milk production is expected to have a modest recovery in the coming quarters, according to Rabobank.

What’s the global dairy commodity outlook? Maxum Foods forecasts constrained milk output

09-Jun-2022 By Katy Askew

A dryer, hotter summer in Europe and a ‘poor finish’ to the New Zealand season is likely to mean dairy commodity supplies remain under pressure, Maxum Foods forecasts.

Nestlé driving progress on dairy emissions: ‘We believe in the goodness of milk’

07-Jun-2022 By Katy Askew

Nestlé is expanding initiatives to reduce the environmental footprint of its largest raw material by volume: dairy.

Strive Nutrition leverages Perfect Day animal-free whey for ‘sustainable’ milk

06-Jun-2022 By Katy Askew

Strive Nutrition Corp has entered into a partnership with precision fermentation innovator Perfect Day that will see the group launch a line of milk alternatives enriched with animal-free whey protein in the US.

Firmenich and DSM merger creates ‘unparalleled’ leader in nutrition, beauty and wellbeing

31-May-2022 By Katy Askew

Firmenich and DSM have revealed plans to merge the two companies in a move that they believe will create an ‘unparalleled’ leader in nutrition, beauty and wellbeing.

Danone, Nestlé, Kendal ramp up infant formula shipments from Europe as FDA hails flexibility and collaboration to combat crisis

30-May-2022 By Katy Askew

The US Food and Drug Administration has taken steps to get ‘millions of bottles’ of specialised medical formula into the country to help meet the needs of infants with allergies and health conditions.

Fonterra focuses on innovation in ‘cognition, sight and stress’

30-May-2022 By Katy Askew

Dairy cooperative Fonterra outlined its strategic innovation priorities – with a focus on nutritional benefits such as ‘cognition, sight and stress’ – as it noted higher milk prices were squeezing the margins of dairy processing business.

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVES

Spotlight focuses on rapid screening techniques for probiotic bacteria

30-May-2022 By Will Chu

Consumer demand for ‘healthy’ products is fuelling increasing interest in novel probiotics. In this article, NutraIngredients’ Will Chu talks to Robyn Eijlander, NIZO’s Molecular Microbiology expert, who explains how computational screening models can...

‘Dairy can become an integral part of a food system for the future:’ Ben & Jerry’s on its ‘bold commitment’ to target emissions

24-May-2022 By Oliver Morrison

Regenerative practices and new technology could be a ‘game changer’ for dairy farming, according to the Unilever-owned ice cream brand, which is looking to bring greenhouse gas emissions at 15 of its dairy farms to half the industry average by the end...

‘After 40 years... yogurt makers are back to where we started’: US dairy industry hits out as FDA issues a stay on yogurt rules

24-May-2022 By Katy Askew

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has criticised the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA's) handling of plans to ‘modernize’ the yogurt standard of identity.

California Milk Advisory Board seeking dairy innovators 'to create a meaningful difference’

24-May-2022 By Katy Askew

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) is bringing back its annual dairy innovation competition for the fourth year running.

In a pickle? Scientists find adding pickled cucumber to sour cream can boost health benefits

23-May-2022 By Katy Askew

A new study in the Journal of Dairy Science determined that adding pickled cucumbers to sour cream can improve its antioxidant properties and enhance its health-promoting activities.

Upcycling dairy to produce the 'world's first' mycoprotein: Valio and eniferBio join forces on Pekilo research

17-May-2022 By Katy Askew

A tie-up between Finnish dairy major Valio and biotech start-up eniferBio could unlock new possibilities to upcycle of dairy side-streams for novel sustainable protein.

‘It opens doors for reformulation’: How Arla’s whey permeate can help avoid Brazil’s sugar warning labels

16-May-2022 By Katy Askew

Brazil is introducing new labelling requirements that include the addition of front-of-pack warnings alerting consumers to high levels of added sugars, saturated fats and sodium. Arla Foods Ingredients says its whey permeate Variolac can stop brands falling...

Cost pressure ‘threatening survival’ of European milk production: EMB

12-May-2022 By Katy Askew

The European Milk Board (EMB) has warned that increased costs are ‘threatening the survival’ of dairy farmers and milk production in Europe.

Arla Food Ingredients gets ESFA safety nod for novel Bovine Milk Osteopontin ingredient

12-May-2022 By Katy Askew

Arla Foods Ingredients has secured Novel Food approval for Lacprodan OPN-10, an ingredient derived from Bovine Milk Osteopontin (OPN).

US FDA combatting infant formula shortage sparked by Abbott recall: 'We recognize that many consumers have been unable to access infant formula'

11-May-2022 By Katy Askew

The US Food and Drug Administration has detailed how it aims to increase the availability of infant and speciality formulas, as shortages on shelf are tied to higher demand and a recall of some Abbott Nutrition products.

‘Will there still be dairy cows by 2050? We don’t think so’: Real Deal Milk taps microbes to make vegan cheese in Barcelona

04-May-2022 By Flora Southey

Despite environmental and ethical concerns, consumers are unwilling to give up conventional cheese, according to Real Deal Milk. So the start-up is taking a different approach to dairy production: one that uses microbes, rather than cows.

A casein point: Method to ‘drive innovation’ by blending cow's milk with plant protein

22-Dec-2021 By Will Chu

Researchers have detailed a new method of supplementing cow milk with vegetable protein, which the team believes may open opportunities to create new functional, multisourced dairy products.

FSAI guidance best navigates infant formula industry on new EU laws

14-Apr-2020 By Will Chu

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) members publishes guidance for infant formula makers on how best to comply with new EU food law that came into force this year.

A round-up of new dairy products in March

02-Apr-2020 By Beth Newhart

From healthy ice cream pints to hemp oat beverage lattes, we take a look at some of the dairy products launched in March.

DFA to purchase a portion of Dean Foods’ assets for $433m

02-Apr-2020 By Beth Newhart

After several months of back and forth following the Dean Foods bankruptcy, the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) co-op is acquiring a majority of its assets for $433m. Prairie Farms Dairy will also get a portion for $75m.

US dairy reacts to CARES Act, pushes government to purchase products

31-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

With the US as the new epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic, dairy is among the many industries turning to its local, state and federal government for financial help.

FDA reopens comment period on use of ultrafiltered milk in cheese

30-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

Dairy is debating whether ultrafiltered (UF) milk should be used in certain cheese and cheese-related products, and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is allowing an extension of 120 days for public comments on the matter.

Dairy donates time, money and food to the coronavirus pandemic

26-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

The coronavirus is upending businesses and economies around the world, and the dairy sector isn't immune. While some aspects of the industry need stability and assistance, others are able to share their wealth and give back.

US Congress passes $2 trillion stimulus package, with $9.5bn for agriculture

26-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

After several long days of negotiations in the Senate, an emergency relief bill has passed to help Americans impacted by coronavirus. It creates a $9.5bn COVID-19 agricultural disaster fund.

DFA is no longer confirmed to purchase Dean Foods

26-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

Though it was announced last month that Dean Foods and the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) entered into an asset purchase agreement, that has been mutually terminated. The co-op is still in the running but is no longer the ‘stalking horse’ bidder.

NMPF beefs up coronavirus resource website for dairy

24-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) in the US has set up a designated website for those in the dairy industry to utilize during the health crisis. It’s updating regularly with general information, work permit templates and multimedia resources.

US lays out new COVID-19 guidelines for food industry

19-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

The Trump Administration released a set of coronavirus guidelines for all Americans, with special provisions for critical infrastructure industries like food and beverage. Brands have been adapting this week to the new reality, while keeping employee...

Plant-based alternatives & ‘free-from’ products will continue to grow with different flavouring and micronutrients

18-Mar-2020 By Jenny Eagle

The ‘plant-based revolution’ will continue to grow with alternatives to dairy, deli foods, and meat and sausage products, with ‘free-from’ offering more differentiated products, according to Hydrosol.

Elmhurst enters crowded RTD latte category and teases smoothie bases

17-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

Plant-based milk alternative brand Elmhurst 1925 had big plans for Natural Products Expo West before its postponement earlier this month. However, its oat-based single serves, lattes and creamers will still launch in the US on schedule.

The ripple effects of COVID-19: A look into global dairy

17-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

Rabobank assesses how the ‘corona hangover’ will impact global dairy markets in its latest report. Demand in China is already starting to bounce back after its virus exposure seems to have peaked, while the US will suffer in the coming months as cases...

Swedish pea drinks make North American debut

16-Mar-2020 By Beth Newhart

Following the worldwide success of oat drinks from Sweden, beverage company Sproud is looking to make peas the next big milk alternative protein source. After the postponement of Natural Products Expo West, it hits the North American market next month.