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.
The US dairy sector is heading towards having fewer than 20,000 dairy farms by the end of the decade driven by consolidation and economies of scale.
Boardroom drama aside, Lifeway Foods’ diversified cultured dairy portfolio is the backbone of the entire US kefir market
High-protein has become dairy’s most powerful growth engine. But where are the biggest opportunities?
Lactose-free dairy is one of the sector’s biggest growth opportunities. Here’s why…
Summer Fancy Food Show
Consumer demand for more targeted digestive benefits for different usage occasions is driving innovation across yogurt, fermented foods and traditional botanicals, while raising the stakes for education
Shopper satisfaction dips nine percentage points, as consumers reduce spending year over year
From WPC80 to lactoferrin, dairy companies globally are investing in premium protein capacity to capture growth in the high-end sports nutrition and functional food space
Yakult’s new UK & Ireland managing director Shinji Yamaguchi takes over on the cusp of the gut health boom.
Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy
As parents seek foods with multiple health benefits, Danone is updating its iconic kids yogurt brand with a reformulated recipe, refreshed identity and educational summer campaign
While Nestlé has reached this particular milestone ahead of schedule, it positions the achievement as one step in a longer-term strategy focused on cleaner labels, product innovation and greater consumer trust
The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?
Lifestyle nutrition has become a major CPG bet – and dairy’s richest player just took a slice
For Muscle Milk, the challenge – and opportunity – is to meet consumers’ varied needs with simplicity and nutrient density
The first acquisition under new CEO Philipp Navratil comes just two months after Danone announced its acquisition of Huel
With global audiences shifting to digital and wellness on the rise, is dairy ready to compete with Big Soda for World Cup visibility?
As the company expands its ambient protein shakes range in North America, it quietly backs an emerging category. Would consumers respond?
Adding fibre to foods and beverages could help close the ‘fibre gap’, but reformulation challenges threaten taste and texture
From flavour and functionality to fun: here are the five crucial areas every functional beverage must address
Consumers want protein – but they demand drinks that taste good
Ibotta data shows states prohibiting the use of SNAP funds to buy ‘unhealthy’ products are reshaping sugary beverage and snack demand
Danone leads the high-protein yogurt space in the US. Now, it’s branching into new categories and formats
Protein demand has been a boon for dairy – but there’s more to GLP-1-friendly formulation than meets the eye
Infant formula was a drag on Q1 2026 sales but high-protein dairy, functional waters and medical nutrition tipped the balance into positive territory
Drinks are a new frontier for protein innovation
Functional drinks have traditionally concentrated on the body. The next frontier is exploring brain health, cognition, focus, stress-relief and mental wellbeing
What are the forces shaping the functional drinks of the future?
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Danone was once in hot pursuit of a Lifeway acquisition. Now, the dairy major looks more likely to exit the business
Gone are the days where protein drinks meant serious whey shakes at the gym. Protein soda is making the category much more fun
Gut health soda Poppi is ‘prebiotic’ in the US, but ‘high fibre’ in the UK. What is going on?
The focus has shifted from weight loss to nutrient gain
Protein is often associated with strength and fitness - but the category is no longer just about this
The global whey protein concentrate (WPC) market is diverging as demand-driven growth in high-value ingredients fuels volatility in the broader category
Sustained demand for protein continues to define the active and performance nutrition space. But where are the growth niches?
Sleep deprivation is becoming big business as consumers obsess over how much shuteye they’re getting, but how is the market responding?
Kefir is often described as the “champagne of dairy”. So why don’t the mainstream products outside of Eastern Europe fizz?
The Swiss dairy major shows how to play in both health and indulgence – and win
From protein shakes to collagen coolers, brands are reinventing beverages for the GLP‑1 era and the race for dominance in this fast‑growing $3.5bn category is just beginning
The rise of the US coffee creamer category has been largely fuelled by flavour innovation and brand collabs. But functional creamers represents a rapidly growing area.
Dairy is the largest segment in functional foods – so where is the category headed?
Grocery retailers and food suppliers are reformulating products, leveraging dietitian expertise and integrating health services to meet rising consumer demand for nutritious, affordable food
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
From PepsiCo to Nestlé, global giants are racing to cash in on the booming functional food craze, but with trends shifting fast, the stakes have never been higher
Which ingredients make Nestlé’s new drinks suitable for healthy ageing?
New research sheds light into the anti-inflammatory potential of fiber-fortified kefir – but there are caveats
As consumers chase smarter nutrition, functional ingredients are shaping up the next frontier of dairy innovation
As Coca‑Cola enters a pivotal year, the drinks giant is doubling down on digital transformation, bold innovation and a refreshed leadership vision to fuel its next decade of growth
From Chobani to International Delight, creamer brands are elevating their product development and marketing tactics to keep shoppers onboard
Coffee creamers are outperforming much of the dairy aisle – and new products keep pouring in. Where is the category headed?