Dairy and beyond at Fi Europe 2025
Here are some of the must-see innovations at the 30th edition of the world’s largest ingredient show
Technology & science
Fit for purpose: How analytical methods keep nutrition products safe
Retired Nestlé specialist Erik Konings explains how global collaboration through Codex, ISO, IDF, and SPIFAN is advancing validated testing methods to ensure safety and compliance in specialized nutrition
Nestlé R&D head on how the world’s biggest CPG innovates
Inside Nestlé: Rania Abou Samra on crafting the future of food and beverage
Inside the EUDR IT system
Problems with the system, through which businesses must submit EUDR due diligence statements, were the given reason for the regulation’s potential second delay
How AI will drive innovation at The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Unilever’s ice cream spin-out is supercharging its ice cream formulations in the US with the help of AI. NotCo founder Matias Muchnick tells us what it’s all about
Sustainable September
Space tech explores a new dimension in methane mitigation
Time2Graze uses satellites to optimize pasture-based grazing in a world-first initiative
Up the food chain
Bel’s venture chief Caroline Sorlin on getting precision fermentation right
Bel Group plans on succeeding in animal-free dairy where others have failed. For chief venture officer Caroline Sorlin, who leads on Bel’s food-tech partnerships, timing is key
Yogurt and hot springs are the ultimate gut health combo, study finds
Consuming yogurt and bathing in hot springs has surprising wellness benefits, Japanese researchers discover
Radical methane tech tackles dairy’s farm emissions
Proven to destroy up to 90% of dilute methane, Ambient Carbon’s tech could supercharge dairy companies’ climate goals, slash scope 3 emissions
Natural bioactives could spell a new era for cow udder health
Stem cell researchers have discovered a new way to reduce inflammation in dairy cows and potentially increase milk fat
Protease enzymes may enhance appetite and satiety effects of whey protein
Co-ingestion of whey protein and proteases, enzymes that breakdown proteins into peptides and amino acids, may boost the feeling of fullness and satiation in young people, says a new study.
From gut instinct to data-driven decision making: How AI is shaping the future of dairy
Once the preserve of Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence is now augmenting human management of dairy parlors and pastures
How AI integration is boosting dairy farms and value chains across Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping dairy processors in Sub Saharan Africa to optimize supply chain logistics, enhance traceability of products and to monitor the health of animals in real time
Fears for tech adoption as EU ‘declares war’ on farmers
Ringfenced EU funding for farming is being cut by more than a fifth under new proposals
AI-powered tech turns industrial waste into clean energy - without costing the earth
Wase’s microbe-driven tech is an evolution on traditional ADs that benefits anyone from dairies to distilleries
Upskilling workers ‘essential’ to realise benefits of AI-driven farming, report says
The rapid expansion of AI applications in agriculture – particularly those collecting data and providing real-time advice – will significantly impact workforce needs in the sector, according to the UK-based Institute for Agriculture and Horticulture...
Dairy’s role as a heart health foe ‘not evidence-based’
Global dietary guidelines should target fat reduction from nutrient-poor foods instead of dairy, nutrition researchers argue
Cracking the code of calf resilience: What decades of milk research is revealing about immunity, efficiency, and longevity
It began with a question: what exactly is milk signaling to a calf?
Tetra Pak and other majors join manufacturing alliance
The newly formed FMTE aims to influence policy and boost R&D in food manufacturing
Amazon-backed feed additive can boost milk, meat production while cutting methane
Hoofprint Biome’s solution naturally optimizes the rumen microbiome to produce less methane
Can’t pasteurize? There’s another way to kill bird flu
Scientists have discovered another way to destroy the virus – and it’s cheaper than pasteurization
Mexican-Danish collaboration seeks to transform whey waste into single-cell protein
Scientists in Mexico and Denmark are using mixed microbial communities to convert waste whey into single-cell protein, providing an environmentally-friendly and nutritious alternative protein source.
Will cow-burp supplement spark new backlash?
Scientists have discovered a way to cut methane emissions in cattle – stopping them burping. But will this anger consumers?
AI food tech company moves protein and fat into commercial production
California-based ingredient discovery company Shiru is commercializing its first ingredients, as the food tech company tees up future sweetener partnerships
Artificial sweetener can kill pathogenic bugs in a win against antibiotic resistance
A sweetener used in dairy, beverages and candies may be a game-changing solution to the global antimicrobial resistance crisis
Genetic research accelerates fight against bovine TB
Research has discovered genetic factors explaining why cattle get tuberculosis - and there are implications for human health and future epidemics, too
How seasons affect buffalo milk quality
When is buffalo milk highest in fat, protein, solids? New research sheds light into the impact of seasons on milk components and quality
Future Food Tech San Francisco
‘Revolutionary sustainable fats’ from carbon promise to cut emissions but not flavor or function
Celebrity Chef Julia Child famously said, ‘with enough butter, anything is good,’ and while the ingredient can add much needed flavor, mouthfeel and satiety to dishes, producing it, and other fats and oils, can take a hefty toll on the environment –...
A ton of milk per cow lost in bird flu-stricken herd – study
The costly financial and milk production consequences of H5N1 infections in US dairy have been laid bare in new research
Microgreens make for tastier, healthier functional dairy beverages
The tiny antioxidant-packed plants can enhance both the nutritional profile and general desirability of beverages, new research suggests
Yogurt fends off colon cancer, research finds
Beneficial bacteria found in yogurt may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study
Forever Feed wants to revolutionize automated fodder sprouting
California-based Forever Feed Technologies has unveiled ‘the world’s largest automated sprouted grain feed mill’ – paving the way for a more environmentally-friendly feed growing
Camel milk is healthier than cow’s – but does it matter?
Researchers have long known of camel milk’s health benefits – but flavor and format barriers have prevented the product to really take off globally
Gen AI supercharges research into safe methane inhibitors for cattle
The discovery paves the way for creating potent enteric methane inhibitors that are safer than bromoform
Milk intake cuts cancer risk
A glass per day is enough to reduce the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer, according to research
Public ‘largely supportive’ of new genomic techniques in ag, claims Leaps by Bayer
Bayer’s impact investment unit has announced the results of one of the largest global surveys of society’s attitudes toward new technologies, including NGTs.
Small milk fat globules are good for probiotic bacteria - study
New research on how the size of milk fat globules impacts bacterial growth may inform ways to promote probiotic bacteria in food production
AgriRobot set to accelerate safety software after funding
The Danish start-up has raised more than €2.5 million to accelerate development of autonomous agricultural safety software.
Keen to boost milk yield? Use cow brushes, research says
Improving cow comfort in dairy barns has been linked to positive effects on milk production
AI models can predict lameness ahead of clinical signs
Spotting digital dermatitis before visible lesions have formed can be difficult – but with AI, producers may be able to reliably predict disease onset
How do mycotoxin tainted diets impact cows and milk safety?
In dairy cows, mycotoxins and their metabolites can pass into milk
Biogas slurry or untreated slurry: What’s better for the climate?
Researchers measured the climate impact of treated and untreated cattle slurry fertilizer to find out how production and application techniques can be leveraged to reduce GHG emissions.
Meet the start-up helping farmers make (and sell) their own biochar
UK-based CapChar has developed a ‘plug and play’ way for biochar to be produced on farm. It’s time this “remarkably simple material” was supported, its co-founder says.
Whey-derived peptide lowers self-perceived stress levels – Six-week Kirin study
The supplementation of a whey-derived peptide has been shown to lower self-perceived levels of stress among middle-aged adults, according to a six-week study conducted by Kirin Holdings.
AI could improve dairy safety and QC, study finds
Machine learning can be used to detect anomalies in dairy samples by analyzing the milk microbiome, paving the way for improvements in safety and QC, according to a study.
Lactobacillus paragasseri OLL2716 helps improve gastric and mental health – RCT
Probiotic strain Lactobacillus paragasseri OLL2716 can help improve gastric discomfort and mental health in healthy adults with gastric complaints, a Meiji-funded study revealed.
Boosting fish health and milk production in Norway with seaweed
Norway has a unique opportunity to develop its seaweed industry but should explore a broader range of applications for seaweed, such as in fish and livestock feed, says an expert.
New evidence on endometritis’ impact on dairy cow fertility
An oft-undiagnosed uterine disease may have ‘significant’ impact on dairy cows’ pregnancy outcomes – even after clinical signs of the illness have cleared.
Whey peptide rich in β-lactolin may improve subjective stress: Study
New research funded by Kirin suggests that daily β-lactolin supplementation may improve mood, offering a potential dietary strategy to ease trait anxiety and perceived stress.
Researchers uncover the ancient origins of kefir
Analyzing DNA remnants of Bronze-Age kefir cheese, Chinese researchers discovered how kefir strains have evolved and the likely route of kefir into Europe.