Emerging Markets

Oato said each bottle is used on average 25 times, and the glass is then recycled. Pic: Oato

Oato added to UK doorstep delivery alongside milk

By Jim Cornall

Oato, an oat drink producer in Lancashire in the UK, has struck a national deal that will see its product distributed in reusable pint glass bottles nationally on milk floats, alongside traditional dairy milk.

Camelicious, based in Dubai, is the world's largest producer of camel milk.

Report shows extent of dairy industry in Dubai

By Jim Cornall

A recent report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector of Dubai Economy said that the Emirate of Dubai has 583 local and international companies engaged in dairy production and industry such as yogurt; natural butter; cheese;...

 The company said the product is clinically shown to improve children’s height. Pic: NGS

Height-boosting whey protein drink hits Asia-Pacific

By Jim Cornall

Nutritional Growth Solutions, Ltd. (NGS) has launched its Healthy Height protein shake, which the company said is clinically shown to improve children’s height, into the Asia-Pacific market.

Comax Flavors' 2021 Flavor Trends are divided into four distinct flavor collections. Pic: Comax Flavors

Comax Flavors reveals its 2021 flavor trends

By Jim Cornall

In response to consumers’ changing behavior, Comax Flavors has published its 2021 Flavor Trends, which are divided into four distinct flavor collections.

The Real California Milk Snackcelerator is down to four - all competing for the $200,000 top prize.

Real California Milk Snackcelerator: Meet the Final Four innovations

By Jim Cornall

Ice cream infused with vegetables, to-go premium cheese snacks, chocolate mousse and flavored paneer are the final four in the Real California Milk Snackcelerator product innovation competition created by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and...

After a contentious presidential election, how will US dairy fare? Pic: Getty Images/Matt Anderson

What does a new President mean for US dairy?

By Jim Cornall

Although it’s not been confirmed that Joe Biden will be the new President, there are already moves behind the scenes to ensure dairy remains at the forefront of the minds of the new administration.

The company has already launched NotMilk, NotBurger, NotIceCream and NotMayo in Brazil, Argentina and Chile. Pic: NotCo

Bezos backed NotCo debuts NotMilk in the US

By Jim Cornall

NotCo, a food-tech company in Latin America backed by venture capital names, including Bezos Expeditions, has announced its debut in the US with the launch of NotMilk in Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.

The new Applewood Vegan Grated is expected to debut in 2021. Pic: Norseland

Norseland to launch grated version of Applewood Vegan

By Jim Cornall

UK specialty cheese company Norseland is adding to its range of vegan products as it prepares to launch Applewood Vegan Grated, which is the first-ever vegan grated smoky cheese alternative and the first grated vegan product from an established dairy...

The coop’s entry into the branded organic segment follows the launches of classic Darigold FIT and Farmer’s Reserve butter. Pic: Darigold

Darigold expands organic options

By Jim Cornall

US dairy company Darigold, Inc. has announced an expansion of its organic pool of Northwest farms and expansion of its broad-based organic capabilities and product offerings.

The facility in the main tapioca region of Thailand will enable Tate & Lyle to offer a broader range of solutions including for dairy products. Pic: Tate & Lyle

Tate & Lyle to acquire Thai tapioca business

By Jim Cornall

Tate & Lyle PLC, a global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire an 85% shareholding in Chaodee Modified Starch Co., Ltd. (CMS), a tapioca modified food starch manufacturer located in Thailand.

DFA accepting applications for 2021 accelerator program

By Jim Cornall

Five years after launching its initial accelerator program, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is gearing up for its 2021 program with the announcement of a new name, DFA CoLab Accelerator, and continued focus on helping accelerate and grow ag-tech and dairy...

In 2021, Canada will become the first market to produce Violife 100% Vegan products outside of Greece. Pic: Violife

Violife launches in Canada

By Jim Cornall

The Violife plant-based cheese alternative group of products has been introduced across Canada.

The machine uses a refrigeration technology to rapidly freeze shelf-stable food and beverage formulations in single-serve recyclable ColdSnap pods that do not require refrigeration or preparation. Pic: Sigma Phase, Corp.

ColdSnap launched for single-serve ice cream

By Jim Cornall

US company Sigma Phase, Corp. has launched the ColdSnap rapid freezing appliance that produces personalized single servings of ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen cocktails, smoothies, and frozen coffee in one to two minutes.

The new products are being launched in Estonia - including orange ice cream with almond paste and cowberry jam, pictured above - Latvia, Lithuania and Belarus. Pic: Food Union

Food Union launches new ice cream products

By Jim Cornall

Food Union, a global ice cream and dairy production and distribution group, is launching 17 new ice cream products in the family and dessert categories in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Belarus.

The CDE in Singapore includes a demonstration kitchen, ISO standard-based sensory evaluation lab, meeting and training rooms and video broadcasting capabilities. Pic: USDEC

U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence opens in Singapore

By Jim Cornall

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today unveiled the start of a new chapter for its presence in Southeast Asia with a virtual event officially launching the new U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence (U.S. CDE).

The key challenge for brands has shifted from gaining acceptance to achieving optimization. Pic: Getty Images/AnastasiaNurullina

Meeting the needs of plant-based consumers

By Jim Cornall

A new white paper sponsored by Amano Enzyme discusses the quickly evolving market for non-dairy milk alternatives and how manufacturers can differentiate their products to meet the discerning taste of their customers.

At a price of NZ$6.80, more than NZ$10bn (US$6.6bn) will flow into regional New Zealand. Pic: Getty Images/brians101

Chinese demand boosts Fonterra milk price

By Jim Cornall

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has increased the mid-point of its forecast Farmgate Milk Price range to NZ$6.80 (US$4.49) per kgMS, from NZ$6.40 (US$4.22) per kgMS, while retaining its current +/-50c per kgMS range.

The Ilchester Bonfire Night Cheddar includes habanero chilli pepper complemented by pieces of mango. Pic: Norseland

Norseland launches Ilchester Bonfire Night Cheddar

By Jim Cornall

UK speciality cheese company Norseland is getting in the autumnal spirit with the launch of a new cheese in its Ilchester range for Bonfire Night, November 5, and the return of a Halloween-inspired cheese that was introduced last October and is making...

The CDIC will feed dairy innovation efforts with collaborations between California dairy producers, processors, and universities.  Pic: Getty Images/brebca

California Milk Advisory Board launches Dairy Innovation Center

By Jim Cornall

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, has announced the development of the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), a collaborative effort to further product-oriented innovation and enhance...

Dairy Dialog 103: Firmenich, Novozymes, VTT, ADM. Pic: Firmenich; Getty Images/Sayan_Moongklang; Getty Images/AtnoYdur

Dairy Dialog podcast 103: Firmenich, Novozymes, VTT, ADM

By Jim Cornall

This week we again feature three interviews, with Muhammad Saad Qureshi, senior scientist, sustainable fuels/circular economy at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd.; Ana Ferrell, vice president global marketing, ADM; and Frederik Mejlby,...