News & Analysis on the Dairy Industry & Markets
The global picture for milk and dairy production remains uncertain as unpredictable weather and disease impact on dairy herds, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has said.
A new study suggests adults can consume three servings of full-fat dairy a day without adverse effects on weight, body fat or cholesterol, adding fresh fuel to the debate over saturated fat and dairy nutrition
In mid 2026, slower milk growth is reshaping production priorities as processors chase stronger returns from cheese, whey and high-value ingredients
As margin pressures intensify, Ireland’s dairy sector is moving away from commoditised dairy to value-added formats
As butter prices collapse, farmers are feeling the sting – but it’s not all bad news for the industry at large
Brand power pays off for the Irish dairy major, which has navigated a turbulent year to come out stronger
GLP-1 users spend less on cheese, butter and ice cream – so how resilient are these categories?
The New Zealand co-op has settled a legal dispute with Greenpeace after admitting breach of fair trade laws
Arla Foods’ record-breaking 2025 was forged by carefully-executed long-term strategy. Here’s how the dairy co-op has gone from strength to strength
A new study adds important insights to the debate about dairy’s role in cognitive health
Chinese anti-dumping tariffs remain in place on EU dairy – but tensions may be easing
Doctors and nutrition advocates say new Dietary Guidelines for Americans sideline science in favor of meat and dairy industry
As milk supply remains strong, we look at which export categories are set for a boost in 2026
EU dairy exporters face new border duties as China seeks to shield its domestic industry amid oversupply and falling prices
Born from a viral video and built like a modern CPG, All Things Dairy’s is using social‑first brand building, clean‑label processing and protein‑aligned innovation to move the needle in a commoditised category
From protein to functional ingredients, here are the trends that will shape NPD in the year ahead
Lower farmgate milk prices have not tempered the high levels of milk production globally
Here are some of the must-see innovations at the 30th edition of the world’s largest ingredient show
With milk prices under pressure from oversupply, how can farmers maintain healthy margins?
Here are some of the latest dairy products to hit the shelves across the globe
Our latest round-up features launches from Bel, Lifeway Foods, Rude Health and more . . .
From cream to butterfat, prices have lowered across the board
What’s new in dairy? A round-up of the most exciting releases across the US and the UK
A bill that would make Canada’s supply management policy non-negotiable in trade talks is quickly progressing through parliament
The British dairy exporter faced Brexit, COVID-19, the Red Sea crisis and US tariffs, but rising global demand for premium cheese and butter brings optimism
Market seasonality typically means that cream availability improves in November and December as milk output increases and fresh demand softens – but demand for cheese is set to keep EU butterfat supplies tight.
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Butter Buds, a supplier of dairy concentrates and flavor solutions, is rebranding itself to reflect its expanded product line and focus on meeting the evolving needs of the dairy and non-dairy markets, Mike Ivey, national sales director at Butter Buds...
The dairy manufacturer is set to phase-out the paper covers that live under the lids of branded spreads like Clover and Utterly Butterly – here’s why.
We spoke to Challenge Dairy president Michael Burdeny to find out what drove the company’s latest promotional strategy.
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.
The French consumer affairs authority criticized butter producers’ and manufacturers’ lack of regulatory knowledge after an investigation showed ‘anomalies’ in the quality of some butters.
After decades of ‘very little’ innovation by heritage brands, is butter (and its plant-based counterparts) having a moment? FoodNavigator investigates.
CoBank lead economist for dairy Corey Geiger believes the ‘butterfat boom’ is set to provide exciting opportunities for dairy producers and consumers alike.
The Ornua-owned brand says taste and convenience remain top-of-the-mind for consumers as it lauds the ‘strong performance’ of its new flavored offerings and reveals that large-format butter sticks are coming soon.
Founded by chef duo Thomas Straker and Toby Hopkinson, All Things Butter has secured pre-seed funding of more than $650,000, but will their product defy the market conditions that have seen consumers consistently trading down on premium butter?
Following a pilot in the southeast US, the dairy alternative of the popular cream cheese spread will soon be available from major retailers across the US.
The dairy co-operative has said the decision to cut down the size of its 500g Lurpak Spreadable Slightly Salted was informed by consumer research.
The dairy co-operative said the price per volume for its new 200g blocks has remained the same, but retailers have the final word when it comes to on-shelf pricing.
More than a year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, dairy commodity prices have started to recover from the highs experienced in 2022. But as the market adjusts, processors find themselves under increasing pressure to reduce farmgate milk prices.
We round up some of the latest news in the dairy alternatives sector.
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.
Dairy volumes in 2022 were similar to 2021 levels, with lower category volumes within Dairy Consumer Products amidst ‘significant price increases’.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told food bosses to check if they sell ‘vegan ghee’ or ‘vegan butter’ products, calling branding that contains dairy terminology ‘misleading’.
The US dairy goat companies are joining forces under Darey Brands to strengthen milk supply and boost efficiencies.
A perfect storm of lower production and higher exports and demand has fuelled consumer fears that butter would be of short supply right before the winter holidays. Fear not, says IDFA.
Chinese dairy giant Yili Group has opened what it describes as the ‘largest overseas butter factory’ built by a Chinese dairy company.
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...
Milk Moovement is a software as a service (SaaS) company developing innovative digital solutions for the dairy supply chain. Its aim is to get the right milk, to the right place, at the right time. We caught up with CEO and Co-Founder Robert Forsythe to...
Mycorena claims to have made the first mycoprotein butter prototype. FoodNavigator catches up with CEO Ram Nair to find out how.
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.