The protein glut is challenging dairy’s tight milk pool
Processors are increasingly pressed to squeeze more protein out of the available milk
Cheese
Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?
From protein targets to dietary restrictions, shoppers can now describe what they need and get a shortlist of snacks in return but the effect on sales is still unclear
Foremost Farms to shut major cheese site
Shifting consumer demand and changing market dynamics have led the co-op to re-think its product mix
Why Europe leads in private label
How private label ranges perform depends on the ambition of their retailers
Irish buffalo cheese firm issues urgent recall due to Listeria
An Irish manufacturer of buffalo cheese has recalled two products following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
Australia’s shrinking milk supply puts dairy model under pressure
Australia’s dairy sector is facing a “key strategic challenge” as shrinking milk supply forces processors to reconsider their cheese focused strategy.
More UK milk diverted to cheese and yogurt as liquid consumption continues to fall
More milk was directed into cheese production and other dairy products in the first six months of 2026, continuing a trend away from liquid milk consumption.
Global specialty cheese market set to reach $40bn by 2031
Global demand for specialty cheese is growing driven by consumer demand, premium retail, foodservice, travel and fresh-format demand, a new report has said.
What five factors could impact British dairy farmers and milk prices?
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.
Will dairy’s big 7 sink the cheese market?
As dairy’s biggest global players pivot to cheese, what does that mean for prices?
Why ‘quesomaxxing’ is the hottest trend in the chilled aisle
New survey data suggests Americans are exhausted by wellness culture – and the refrigerated aisle’s latest launches are betting on flavour over optimisation
Protein claims are transforming dairy – and the numbers prove it
High-protein has become dairy’s most powerful growth engine. But where are the biggest opportunities?
Why lactose-free is dairy’s new growth engine
Lactose-free dairy is one of the sector’s biggest growth opportunities. Here’s why…
Global dairy’s Big 7 pivot to protein and cheese
In mid 2026, slower milk growth is reshaping production priorities as processors chase stronger returns from cheese, whey and high-value ingredients
Nutri-Score in the dock: Why Lactalis is taking it to court
The front-of-pack labelling scheme is facing a legal challenge over its algorithm changes
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
From barn to breakthrough: How Danone is rethinking food innovation
Danone argues tomorrow’s nutrient-dense foods will be shaped first by healthier soils, smarter farming and stronger supply chains, creating new opportunities for protein- and fiber-rich products with lasting consumer appeal
Study explores potential of hydrolyzed whey protein after lactic acid modification
Researchers in China used a specialized process involving enzymatic hydrolysis of whey protein, followed by lactation, and analyzed its application, absorption, and potential for muscle synthesis.
Why premium and protein are becoming central for Irish dairy
As margin pressures intensify, Ireland’s dairy sector is moving away from commoditised dairy to value-added formats
Opinion
Colour is dairy’s most overlooked asset – and brands risk missing out
Spotlighting dairy’s natural colour could drive premiumisation, but brands have been reluctant to exploit the opportunity
Snack trends: Nutrient-dense grazing hitting its stride
Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles
Saputo eyes growth through M&A and premium whey streams
The Canadian multinational is exploring bolt-on acquisitions while sharpening its ingredients portfolio to bank on protein demand
How dairy can seize its World Cup moment
With global audiences shifting to digital and wellness on the rise, is dairy ready to compete with Big Soda for World Cup visibility?
Oral GLP-1 breakthrough: What it means for impulse-driven food categories
Food and beverage brands face consumers staying on appetite-suppressing drugs for longer
Bel’s Brainiac buy signals next wave in kids’ snacks
The Bel Group acquisition of Brainiac highlights a fast-growing category where nutrition science, parental anxiety and marketing ambition are converging
How cottage cheese reinvented itself
Cottage cheese is being reinvented through new formats, younger consumers and rising global demand – and brands are only just getting started
Cottage cheese reboot drives rush to scale supply
As consumers keep on buying cottage cheese, capacity constraints begin to emerge
The death of the free airline snack
Delta’s decision to scrap complimentary snacks and drinks on hundreds of flights is exposing a bigger shift across global aviation.
Why South America is Emmi’s growth engine
South America may be a tough market for premium dairy, but Emmi is betting on innovation, sustainability and selective scale to unlock growth
Pioneers
How Alterego stirred up the ‘stale’ cottage cheese category
Alterego is positioning itself as a bold new force in UK cottage cheese. Here’s how the female‑led brand is building momentum
Unleashing the Cow: Behind Bel’s plan to reignite its iconic brands
Bel wants its brands enshrined into American pop culture. Here’s how the company is planning to make it happen
Savencia’s profits sink in shaky 2025
Volatile prices squeezed Savencia in FY25, but resilient cheese brands helped cushion the blow
How GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping dairy innovation
Protein demand has been a boon for dairy – but there’s more to GLP-1-friendly formulation than meets the eye
Sustainability marketed products defy headwinds to gain market share, drive sales
NYU Stern and Circana data show eco-positioned CPGs are category and sales growth drivers
What Fonterra’s next CEO needs to do to turn strategy into results
Fonterra has built momentum while navigating a major organisational transition - but sustaining it will depend on how the co-op executes its simplified strategy
Can high-fat dairy withstand the GLP-1 effect?
GLP-1 users spend less on cheese, butter and ice cream – so how resilient are these categories?
How Bel defied global snacking headwinds
The maker of Babybel has been on a sustained growth trajectory by leaning into new flavours, formats and ingredient trends
Whey’s boom is flipping dairy economics on their head
Once a waste product, whey has become dairy’s hottest commodity, driving record prices, factory investments and a profound shift in the economics of global milk production
Whey protein concentrate at crossroads: How demand is reshaping protein supply
The global whey protein concentrate (WPC) market is diverging as demand-driven growth in high-value ingredients fuels volatility in the broader category
Bel Group levels up: New protein cheese hits shelves as brand doubles production
Babybel is supercharging its US growth with a $200 million South Dakota capacity expansion just as its new protein‑and‑probiotic Babybel Pro hits mass retail, staking an early claim in the fast‑rising functional snacking space
Bel Group’s AI strategy: From cheese virtual twins to protein innovation
Bel’s research head opens on how the technology is enhancing product R&D and operational efficiency
Inside FrieslandCampina’s strategic reset
After completing key M&As in 2025, the Dutch multinational enters a pivotal year as it bids to strengthen resiliency and expand market reach
Inside Emmi’s growth playbook: How the Swiss dairy group is building momentum
The Swiss dairy major shows how to play in both health and indulgence – and win
Cow‑free dairy finds its stride as Those Vegan Cowboys break crowdfunding records
Those Vegan Cowboys’ record raise shows that precision fermentation dairy has legs – and is ready to run
Why Arla wins through protein and trend-driven drink formats
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
Functional ingredients powering dairy’s next growth wave
As consumers chase smarter nutrition, functional ingredients are shaping up the next frontier of dairy innovation
Cottage cheese disruptor Good Culture lands $55M investment underscoring shift to healthier dairy
The new investment, coming on the heels of L Catterton’s majority stake, signals growing private-equity appetite for clean-label, better-for-you dairy
Saputo sells majority stake in Argentina to Gloria Foods
This is the latest step in the Canadian multinational’s optimisation drive as it looks to achieve long‑term growth
How Saputo’s efficiency push is driving its bottom line
Saputo’s disciplined approach is reaping rewards quarter after quarter. Here’s what the Canadian major is doing right
Global milk oversupply persists despite demand uptick
Surging milk flows from keep markets oversupplied, pushing processors toward higher‑value dairy ingredients
Plant-based failing? Here’s how to win at hybrid
Hybrid meat and dairy strategies are evolving in four key ways