A 'world-first' industry scheme that rewarded consumers for recycling their used milk bottles, and a new recyclable packaging for grated cheese developed by Amcor were among the dairy industry innovations recognized at the UK Packaging Awards...
DairyReporter chats with Emily Nytko-Lutz of intellectual property law firm Reddie & Grose to discuss the latest patent filings by non-dairy cheese companies and what product makers should focus on to elevate functionality and clean up product labels.
The largest supermarket chain in the US says the new processing plant will help bring needed capacity to the region and allow the retailer to better control the production process, from bottling to packaging.
British online grocer Abel & Cole says it has created the UK’s first environmentally-friendly refillable plastic milk bottle in order to reduce carbon emissions from logistics.
DairyReporter recently visited the biennial tradeshow that took place in Cologne, Germany. Here, we bring you the first of a series of articles dedicated to the trends we spotted, starting with functional dairy.
Cheeses might receive a boost from viral and divisive food trends like 'girl dinners,' as global and regional bold flavors like chili crisp, zhug, and Carolina Gold BBQ remain red hot, Claire Conaghan, associate director of publications at Datassential,...
The French biotech company reportedly closed an ‘oversubscribed’ round of equity financing that would enable the firm to ramp up the production of dairy-identical proteins.
The product's patented formulation overcomes the limitations of traditional beeswax-based waxes by incorporating other natural materials in the mix - and some of Europe's largest dairies have already tested the product.
The funding will provide non-repayable compensation to dairy producers and processors who have lost market share due to concessions made by the Canadian government in trade deals such as the CPTPP, the Canada-EU agreement and the Canada-US-Mexico trade...
The August milk margin triggered the eighth consecutive payment for dairy producers who obtained Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) for the 2023 program year.
The company is pivoting its dairy-derived early life nutrition ingredients into a portfolio designed to enhance the nutritional value of products aimed at children aged 3 and up.
The New Zealand co-op forecasted improved margins across consumer and foodservice channels for FY24 and said there were indications that demand for milk powders will begin to return from early 2024.
In a second round of payments, USDA will provide additional assistance to organic dairy producers on top of the $15m that was paid out in the first round.
Kite Consulting has warned that retailers could face a future of ‘average products from average factories’ if Britain’s best suppliers choose to focus on exports or exit the category altogether as a result of a perfect storm of weak demand, high cheesemake...
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?
The cultures extend the pH stability of fermented dairy, ensuring consistently mild sensory experience in products such as drinking or spoonable yogurts.
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has warned that this year’s milk price cuts would have ‘a very serious impact’ on the wider rural economy in 2023 and into next year.
Many specialist cheese companies have undergone brand refreshes and relaunches in a bid to attract a younger generation of shoppers – but are they targeting the right consumer group?
Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum has been approved by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, allowing the ingredient to be used in dietary supplements and food products sold in Brazil.
The regulator is seeking further 'corrective actions' from the manufacturers, who each issued voluntary product recalls over Cronobacter sakazakii fears in the past 12 months.
The cheese is the result of an international project that involved dairy co-op Arla Foods and reflects the country’s efforts to meet increasing demand for dairy products.
Clarified cocktails are some of the most sought-after drinks in bars around the world today, but how about enjoying one on-the-go? California-based New Alchemy Distilling claims to have found a winning formula for a clean-label, ready-to-drink clarified...
British agritech company Mootral and UK-based ice cream parlor Ruby Violet have partnered to offer what they call ‘the world’s first ice cream made with climate-friendly milk’.
The British organic dairy co-operative with a US presence will look at Asia and Australasia next as it targets new export opportunities for its value-added products.
The two nutrition majors are founding investors in the precision fermentation outfit, which is edging closer to releasing its first animal-free dairy protein.
Oats have well and truly earned their place in the small but growing plant-based ice cream sector, according to new data. But brands still must elevate consumer expectations of texture.
Class members are seeking damages of more than $5m and want to take the firm to a jury trial for ‘omitting and not disclosing’ that the ice creams contained Listeria monocytogenes.
Breakfast cereals and yogurts with packaging that appeals to children have unnecessary amounts of sugars, complains new UK research – with some products containing the equivalent of up to four teaspoons of sugar per serving.
Farmers, processors and industry bodies have been consulted on proposals that could see Ireland’s dairy herd reduced by as many as 65,000 cows per year to help the EU country meet its ag emissions obligations.
Researchers developed a novel probiotic fruit yogurt to test how the addition of loquats, tropical fruits with a sweet and tangy flavor, affected the functional and sensory properties of cow's milk yogurt. The results were 'remarkably positive'...
Academics claim that a newly-developed starter culture could help ripen cheeses such as cheddar and gouda almost twice as fast, paving the way for more efficient and sustainable cheese production. “There are practically no downsides,” the lead researcher...
More than 900 comments have been submitted to the FDA over its proposed labeling guidance for plant-based milk alternatives. From Danone North America to the Plant Based Foods Association, we round up some of the key arguments from both sides.
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.
One of the country's largest dairy processors has been penalized for various breaches of the industry code, including for featuring a mix of no-fault termination clauses in milk supply agreements.
A food company that claims to have launched the first frozen pizza dough made with Greek yogurt in the US, is banking on consumer interest in healthy foods whilst offering better-for-you indulgence.
Australia's Coles Group Limited is bidding to acquire two processing plants from Saputo Australia, a move that has put local dairy industry players on high alert.
Ice cream makers could innovate with emulsifier-stabilizer blends if they wish to avoid paying a premium for single-ingredient options such as LBG, claims Palsgaard’s Claus Prior Hansen.
