News & Analysis on the Dairy Industry & Markets
In 1980, Sidel pioneered the commercial PET blower. Now, it’s unveiled the world’s first industrialized laser-powered solution: tech set to reshape the industry again.
Environmental and economic headwinds make stewardship crucial for dairy industry
We take a sneak peek inside Danone’s brand-new laboratory and find out why it’s wholly focused on one area of research
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
Do manufacturers really need to navigate out of the ‘dirty’ UPF world? Perhaps not, as exclusive research shows consumers’ perception of UPF is very different to their reality
Up the food chain
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
Proven to destroy up to 90% of dilute methane, Ambient Carbon’s tech could supercharge dairy companies’ climate goals, slash scope 3 emissions
A combination of Bifidobacterium bifidum and Lactobacillus acidophilus could restore a healthy gut microbiota in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) babies, according to new research published in Nature Communications.
Start-up Opalia is on a mission to prove its cell-cultured milk can be used to make an entire range of dairy products: from cheese to ice cream
Methane-eating microbes (MEMs) are converting climate-harming gas into beneficial fertilizer
Stem cell researchers have discovered a new way to reduce inflammation in dairy cows and potentially increase milk fat
Consuming a probiotic yogurt before academic exams may help students protect their gut microbiota from stress-related disruptions, says a new study from KU Leuven and Danone Research & Innovation.
Danone company Kate Farms tapped its medical nutrition expertise to craft a high-protein shake for everyday wellness. Here’s how they did it
Hoofprint Biome’s solution naturally optimizes the rumen microbiome to produce less methane
The Swiss food major will leverage its in-house knowhow to drive innovation in alternative proteins. Will this reinvigorate the animal-free dairy category?
FDA’s acknowledgement of the safety of LF+ in functional foods, beverages and supplements will encourage more companies to use the animal-free lactoferrin beyond the applications of its bovine counterpart, which due to limited availability and high price...
From high protein to sugar reduction, how is one of dairy’s major players leveraging its R&D might to address industry trends?
There is a natural solution to masking dairy alternatives’ off-taste properties and solving the products’ nutritional shortcomings
Scientists have discovered a way to cut methane emissions in cattle – stopping them burping. But will this anger consumers?
Paper adds to growing body of research on synthetic methane inhibitors
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is directing the acting FDA commissioner to explore the elimination of the self-affirmed GRAS pathway for ingredients.
An emerging field in food and pharmaceuticals, next-generation probiotics may be the ticket to personalized foods that can target specific health conditions
A Central Queensland University (CQU) lab trial of 13 methane-reducing feed compounds (MRCs) delivered by water found a product supplied by Australian company, Rumin8, significantly reduced methane production.
Future Food-Tech 2024
There are myriad ways to design and create proteins. We spoke to some of the key players in this varied space.
Dairy value sales will balloon to over $1tr in the next decade as the sector combats myriad issues by adopting emerging food technologies like precision fermentation and cellular agriculture.
The dairy major aims to cut feed procurement-related emissions by leveraging a lysine supplement on farms across four continents.
News
A new report has explored the opportunities for the dairy industry to tackle rising costs by investing in plant-based and fermentation-made dairy.
The vaccine may be the first effective solution against cattle anaplasmosis, an infectious and potentially deadly disease that causes billions of dollars in global economic losses to cattle producers.
DirectSens’ pocket-sized lactose sensor enables rapid batch-testing of low-lactose products. Now, the company has expanded into the medical diagnostics space.
The New Zealand co-operative has become the latest dairy major to explore dairy-like ingredient production through fermentation as pressure to deliver sustainable products grows.
By adopting AI to improve inventory and production planning, grocery retailers are gaining a competitive edge in the profitable fresh food department, as highlighted by FMI - The Food Industry Association's Fresh Foods report.
Europe’s fermentation sector has attracted more funding in H1 2024 than in the entirety of 2023, suggesting tailwinds for alternative protein innovation.
As pressure grows on plant-based dairy to address concerns from taste and texture to environmental impact, European food tech start-ups are working on a dairy-free solution that ticks all boxes.
The food major's protein aggregation technology furthers the company's pursuit of creating low-fat dairy formulations that don’t skimp on mouthfeel.
Insights from our webinar on methane mitigation strategies
Researchers have tried to link pathogens spread by barn flies with the incidence of bovine mastitis on dairy farms, paving the way for potential disease prevention strategies.
406 Bovine leverages facial recognition technology to create ‘digital twins’ of cattle, enabling producers to pull up wellness, movement and treatment data by simply taking a photo of their animals’ heads.
The Chinese dairy major will leverage microencapsulation in order to fortify products such as heat-treated dairy beverages, providing additional health benefits to consumers.
One of the largest mozzarella producers is set to leverage an alternative method of production to derive casein, a major milk protein.
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s claims it is the first retailer in the world to invest in new AI veterinary technology used to measure and enhance positive animal welfare on dairy farms, which could revolutionise the approach to cattle care.
The French cheese company will leverage artificial intelligence to come up with unique recipes while achieving end-to-end efficiency gains across its global value chain.
The technology continuously analyzes video footage and turn it into health alerts and reports to help improve animal welfare and farm efficiency.
New Zealand-headquartered biotech firm Nutrition From Water (NXW) is scaling up production of its microalgae-based whey for multi-market launch within the next 12 months, with first targets set on Japan, Europe, and the US.
Future Food Asia 2024
Many food companies utilising biomanufacturing as a core component of operations have made a pivot towards premium, high-value products – but is this the only pathway open to them in the quest towards the holy grail of protein production for the masses?
The French dairy major is adopting a ground-up approach in a new partnership that aims to unlock bottlenecks in the precision fermentation space.
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Sweaty cows could help solve a number of global warming related food security issues, according to new research by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).
A new base for alternative dairy has been developed with protein content front-of-mind.
Drinking cultured milk containing two probiotic strains could improve serotonin levels in individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and subthreshold depression, according to findings from a 12-week study conducted in Malaysia.
Another newcomer is joining the molecular farming ranks, but this one is producing multiple dairy proteins – in the form of liquid casein – from a single plant.
Researchers are looking beyond soy and oat for plant-based dairy innovation. Which ingredients are being put under the microscope?