Danone beats FY25 expectations but disappoints in North America
Protein and medical nutrition powered Danone into growth but soft performance in North America signals a major shift is needed
Dairy
Why Nestlé is selling ice cream to Froneri
The move echoes a broad industry shift and would strengthen an already high-performing JV
Cereulide in infant formula: 6 revelations in 24 hours
The infant formula contamination crisis continues to unfold. Here’s what we’ve learnt since yesterday
Nestlé bets on four key categories as it separates ice cream
Nestlé celebrates strong results and a sharper strategy, but crisis casts shadow over the food and beverage giant’s future
Arla’s record year is fuelled by protein and cold coffee
In a turbulent 2025, Arla’s ingredients business was the growth engine behind a record-breaking financial performance while Starbucks drinks drove branded volumes
When infant formula contamination triggers a recall, who pays?
Global formula recalls expose multiple players to financial risk - but which parts of the supply chain bear the biggest losses?
What’s at stake for Danone in 2026?
From maintaining growth in protein and specialized nutrition to propping up plant-based and creamers, here’s what Danone must focus on
Inside TMICC’s ice cream innovation engine
From AI trendspotting to snacking-led innovation, here’s how The Magnum Ice Cream Company aims to accelerate growth
EU fails to avoid dairy tariffs in China
China has slapped up to 12% tariffs on EU dairy products despite efforts to lower the levy
Unilever commits to food growth after strong 2025 performance
After shedding much of the food portfolio, Unilever is championing its remaining business in the segment
Oatly ‘milk’ ban a big win for Big Dairy
The alt dairy maker is barred from using ‘Post Milk Generation’ slogan on products
Cow-free dairy steps in amid Israel’s milk shortage
Israel’s dairy strike allows cow-free alternatives to take center stage at a pivotal moment for the industry
Unilever faces a pivotal year as strategy moves to execution
Unilever enters a transition year as the company seeks to accelerate growth after its ice cream spin-off
How brands can win in plant-based cheese
As plant-based cheese innovation enters a new era, brands must elevate taste, functionality and nutrition
Inside FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ protein strategy - amid a whey shortage
When ingredient trends boom, suppliers need a strategy to ensure they meet demand
Nestlé backs global cereulide standards as recalls grow
The Swiss major has joined calls for harmonized safety standards on cereulide, the toxin at the center of a major infant formula recall
Inside Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s legal battle
A long‑running feud between B&J’s and its parent has escalated into a governance battle - here’s the latest
China cuts EU dairy duties to under 12%
China has sharply reduced planned tariffs on EU dairy imports in a move that eases recent trade tensions
New safety thresholds for toxin disrupting infant formula sector
It’s hoped EFSA’s proposed limits will offer clarity for manufacturers and regulators alike
Finally, a big-name FMCG engages openly on ultra-processed foods
Although admitting it’s a risk, Oatly is addressing the UPF issue head-on
From regulatory gaps to litigation: What we know about the infant formula recalls
Manufacturers and food safety authorities are under fire after a toxin was discovered in infant formula batches. Here’s what we know so far
What is cereulide? And how does it end up in infant formula?
In the midst of an international infant formula contamination crisis, a lesser-known toxin is drawing fresh attention
Opinion
Infant formula crisis: Why comms preparedness is no longer optional
Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis are navigating one of the biggest crises in food and drink this year, so what next for the communications strategy?
Toxin behind formula recall is largely unregulated
Industry and regulators are left guessing as no official limits have been set for cereulide
Infant formula crisis: How brands react when recalls go global
When the infant formula crisis emerged, communications teams at Nestlé will have mobilised. Here are the likely steps businesses take at crunch time
Nestlé and Danone shares fall amid infant formula crisis
Infant formula contamination recall is damaging company reputations and hitting shares
How much could the protein transition cost farmers?
A move towards plant-based food production could see farmers losing out - by billions
First Nestlé, now Danone: The infant formula contamination is spreading
The detection of cereulide in a batch of Aptamil infant formula pushes Danone deeper into the crisis
France investigates infant deaths amid formula contamination
French prosecutors are investigating two infant deaths after babies were reported to have consumed formula linked to a global contamination recall
Infant formula recall exposes broken EU safety monitoring and recall systems
The EU is ‘not dedicating sufficient resources’ to tackle recalls, a consumer watchdog warned
Nestlé and Lactalis face lawsuit over infant formula recall
The CPG majors are facing litigation for their handling of infant formula recalls over possible toxin contamination
Danone and Lactalis embroiled in global infant formula crisis
Two dairy majors have pulled infant formula products as cereulide fears spread beyond Nestlé
Plant-based failing? Here’s how to win at hybrid
Hybrid meat and dairy strategies are evolving in four key ways
What food brands must know about GLP‑1 consumers
GLP-1 consumers are re-writing the rules of food retail. Here’s what this means for product innovation and how brands can win
What is a ‘biosolution’? Novonesis F&B chief on biology’s role in 2026 megatrends
We put the big questions to Novonesis’ F&B chief: How can biosolutions solve pain points, meet megatrends head‑on, and spark fresh inspiration in the food industry?
Top 5 trends shaping healthy dairy snacking
From cheese bites to RTD beverages, dairy is primed for success in the healthy snacking space
GLP-1s: Winners and losers in food and drink
The GLP-1 revolution will benefit some sectors and harm others
Nestlé infant formula concerns deepen as sickness cases emerge
British infant hospitalised after consuming recalled Nestlé formula – key questions about the contamination risk remain unanswered
The cottage cheese boom: How challenger brands are stirring up the category
Meet the new wave of cottage cheese brands disrupting the dairy aisle
Whey protein suppliers race to expand capacity amid tight markets
As the glut for advanced protein ingredients continues, where is the extra supply set to come from?
Nestlé’s infant formula recall: What’s next for the industry?
We look at the supply, safety and quality control implications for infant formula manufacturers and ingredient suppliers
Why consumers are embracing premium beverages in 2026
Affordable luxuries are appealing to consumers in a tough economic climate
What’s in for dairy from the EU-Mercosur agreement?
The treaty secures greater access for EU producers to South American markets and strengthens protections for GI products
How the ‘Dyson of dairy’ reinvented butter and why cottage cheese is next
Born from a viral video and built like a modern CPG, All Things Dairy’s is using social‑first brand building, clean‑label processing and protein‑aligned innovation to move the needle in a commoditised category
How protein powers CPG majors’ expansion plans
Protein remains a cornerstone of innovation for food and beverage brands. Here’s how Danone, PepsiCo and General Mills are exploring the global megatrend
Why is there a whey protein shortage?
High demand and limited supply, in part due to its use with GLP-1 prescriptions, are leading to shortages of the protein
Opinion
The EU is making a mistake by choosing not to boost novel foods
By explicitly cutting off novel foods from use in regulatory sandboxes, the EU is stifling innovation
Ben and Jerry’s removes three board members following introduction of new rules
This marks the latest stage in the conflict between the ice cream maker and its parent company
M&As: Dairy’s biggest deals
From Lactalis’ major takeover Down Under to co-operative mergers in Europe, here are the deals that defined 2025
Gut health: Innovations shaping a $51bn industry
From microbiome-first foods to AI-powered diagnostics, discover the innovations shaping the future of wellness