Forget breakfast: The battle for the morning snack is on
Consumers are increasingly turning to morning snacks for energy, focus and satiety, creating a fast-growing opportunity for food and beverage brands
Dairy
Letter From The Editor
Dairy’s fight for growth and shelf space
From high-protein products and café-inspired creamers to AI-powered market insights, dairy brands are finding new ways to meet consumer demand and win shelf space
Dairy Innovations
Danone’s AI commerce goal: ‘Trusted by machines and desired by humans’
At Groceryshop, Arthur Sylvestre outlined why internal alignment, digital consistency and consumer needs – not the latest technology – are guiding Danone’s strategy
Dairy Innovation
Creamers move beyond coffee with flavors, cold foams and café-inspired experiences
The rise of coffeehouse culture, viral beverage trends and cold coffee is fueling demand for creamers that offer more than just a splash of dairy
Dairy Innovations
Can plant proteins help ease the whey squeeze?
Surging protein demand and tight whey supplies are driving interest in hybrid formulations, with ADM and other suppliers developing plant-based ingredients to help manufacturers balance nutrition, functionality and texture
Dairy Innovations
New data platform reveals opportunities for dairy milk to win back shelf space
MilkPEP’s free, AI-powered market intelligence platform Milkscape gives milk processors and retailers access to consumer trends, sales data and insights to identify growth opportunities, drive innovation and boost milk sales
Dairy Innovations
As consumers rethink fat, whole milk gets a second look
Protein, satiety and whole foods drive renewed interest in full-fat dairy
Dairy Innovations
Better Dairy self-affirms GRAS status for lactopontin
The precision fermentation company is targeting US nutrition and supplement launches while pursuing a separate regulatory pathway for infant formula
Why is Saputo saying farewell to UK dairy?
Earlier this year, Saputo announced it had agreed to sell its UK dairy operations to Lactalis, leaving behind one of Europe’s largest markets.
As Thanksgiving budgets tighten, brands must justify their price
Thanksgiving shoppers still want abundance, but every purchase must earn its place
Dairy UK rejects ‘mega-dairy’ environment claims as calls made for tighter regulation
Dairy UK has defended the sector against claims that the rise of so-called “mega-dairies” is driving environmental damage.
FDA eases salt-substitute rules amid MAHA push for healthier foods
The final rule gives food and beverage manufacturers greater flexibility to reduce sodium in products ranging from bread rolls and canned tuna to salad dressing and cheese, supporting FDA’s broader sodium-reduction goals
Global milk supply forecast to rise 2.2% in 2026 despite drought and El Niño risks
Global milk supply is expected to grow by +2.2% in 2026, despite the challenging impact of climate conditions.
Arla expands climate action programme for farmers
Arla is to expand its climate action programme for farmers after reviewing its FarmAhead Incentive programme.
What is the best way to talk to organic shoppers?
New Organic Trade Association research explores how Gen Z and millennial shoppers respond to organic messaging and what marketers may be overlooking as the category looks to its next phase of growth
Milk and egg quality hit by climate change
Extreme heat not only impacts crops, but products produced by livestock as well
Renewed call for raw dairy ban amid H5N1 concerns
Unpasteurised milk, cheese and other raw dairy products are unsafe to consume and may be linked to the spread of avian influenza, updated guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has said.
Chobani ranks higher in AI referrals than e-commerce sales: Euromonitor explains how
The analytics firm offers four strategies for positioning CPG for AI discovery
The future of food innovation lies in diversifying, not replacing, supply chains
From palm oil to dairy fat, food companies seek new supply chain options
Arla to pump €63M into high-protein dairy production
Arla Foods is planning to invest more than €63 million to expand production of two of its best-selling products.
5 clues to the future of grocery in Whole Foods’ latest LEAP Cohort
From culturally specific flavors to functional foods that don’t look like supplements, the 10 brands selected for Whole Foods’ 2026 accelerator offer a window into where the retailer sees opportunity
Nestlé teams with dairy supply chain partners to map path to scaling regen ag
From farmer incentives to peer networks and shared program designs, industry players are testing ways to move beyond one-off initiatives
Why Oatly is going big on fibre
Unlike protein, fibre plays more naturally to oatmilk’s strengths
Protein, coffee and convenience drive Chobani’s next phase of expansion
Health and wellness trends have galvanised demand for nutrient-rich foods, supporting sales expansion across key dairy categories. US Greek yogurt major Chobani is taking note
Supply chain pressures are testing dairy’s resilience
Dairy is one of the most mean-reverting markets in agriculture but geopolitical and environmental pressures are threatening its usual cyclicality
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
What’s holding organic back? The industry takes its case to Congress
Organic industry stakeholders press lawmakers on domestic production, infrastructure, farm relief and enforcement as the sector works to grow beyond $76 billion
Nestlé Russia under state control: What happens next?
As the dust settles on Russia’s takeover of Nestlé’s local operations, analysts warn the move could reshape how multinationals assess risk in the country
From protein to lactose-free: US dairy’s growth engines
With dairy retail sales benefitting from health and wellness trends such as weight management and increased protein consumption, which categories have the biggest growth runway?
Alternative proteins have disappointed investors – but it’s not the end
Taste and affordability challenges have dented consumer uptake and limited the category’s commercial potential. Can the sector’s fortunes turn?
Plant-based foodservice has a menu availability problem, says GFI
Plant-based foodservice customers visit restaurants about 50% more often than meat-only consumers and spend roughly $1,950 annually at quick-service venues, according to Good Food Institute research
Plant-based milk brands double down on simplified ingredient lists amid processing scrutiny
As skepticism of processed foods grows, plant-based milk brands embrace simpler recipes
Food inflation may look tame, but rising CPG input costs suggest otherwise
August PPI data show relatively little movement in final-demand food prices, but sharp increases in grains, oilseeds, confectionery, diesel and select packaging inputs could put pressure on food and beverage makers in the months ahead