Why is Arla’s Bovaer trial stirring controversy in the UK?
Britain’s largest dairy co-op found itself in the midst of consumer backlash over plans to trial a methane-suppressing feed additive. What went wrong?
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Functional formulations with upcycled acid whey
Acid whey is typically discarded as a waste product from yogurt and cottage cheese production; but it could be better utilized as an ingredient in functional foods and beverages.
Aldi backs Arla farmers’ emissions reduction efforts
Farmers supplying the UK’s largest dairy co-op will benefit from £30m ($39.2m) of total investment to bolster sustainability.
Arla, First Milk, Muller raise farmgate milk prices amidst ‘positive momentum’ in commodity markets
Dairy processors have increased the prices paid to milk suppliers thanks to a rebound in the global dairy market.
Labor shortages squeeze farmers, Arla Foods UK data shows
Data released by the UK’s largest dairy co-op revealed producers continue to grapple with recruitment challenges, impacting milk production and farmer outlook.
New product round-up: From plant-based Lurpak to fruity cream cheese
A look at some of the new dairy and alt dairy products to land on shelves across the globe . . .
Yogurt pouches for adults: A trend or a blip?
Marketed as a snack that delivers on convenience, satiety and nutritional value, pouched yogurt for adults remains a novelty. What does the future hold for the category?
Arla Foods pairs with Mondelēz in first confectionery brand partnership
The collaboration with the confectionery giant will create ‘a unique and enticing proposition for consumers’, says the dairy co-operative as it hints: this is just the beginning.
Arla Foods UK makes a major move in mozzarella
The dairy co-operative is revamping its Devon-based creamery as it plans to add export volume and incorporate new maturation technology to accelerate growth in the category.
UK: Arla, Müller, Wyke and more increase farmgate milk prices
The start of 2024 has been marked by steady milk price increases in the UK after a year of reductions.
Arla Foods Ingredients teams up with insect farm to upcycle lactose production by-product, reduce food waste
The ingredients subsidiary of dairy co-operative Arla has teamed up with Northern Europe’s largest insect farm in a bid to drive down food waste more sustainably.
SupplySide West 2023: Arla to show new ways to incorporate whey in sports nutrition products
At the Las Vegas-based trade event, the company will demonstrate how its whey protein solutions can be used to create clear protein shakes.
First locally-made organic cheese launches in Indonesia
The cheese is the result of an international project that involved dairy co-op Arla Foods and reflects the country’s efforts to meet increasing demand for dairy products.
Feed efficiency key to Arla farmers’ better-than-expected environmental results
Climate-conscious farmers bagged an average of €40,000/$43,400 for implementing sustainable activities as part of the co-op’s rewards-based program.
With Novozymes' expertise, could Arla be gearing up to enter the precision-fermentation dairy space?
Arla Foods Ingredients' Henrik Andersen calls precision nutrition ‘a hugely exciting technology’ as the company sets sights on growing its medical nutrition portfolio, with ‘possible expansion’ into other sectors.
Industry-first: Arla to trial fiber-based caps for milk cartons
The dairy co-operative says swapping plastic with fiber-based caps could reduce the plastic used in its milk cartons whilst improving recyclability at the same time.
‘Government has an important role to play’: Arla makes its case for government collaboration over labor shortages
Arla Foods Ltd has said milk supply could be in danger if the UK government doesn’t play its role in fostering a more joined-up approach to tackling agriculture's skills shortage.
Arla Foods risks another bout of consumer backlash with shrunk Lurpak spreadable
The dairy co-operative has said the decision to cut down the size of its 500g Lurpak Spreadable Slightly Salted was informed by consumer research.
Arla Foods UK MD Ash Amirahmadi to join Sofina Foods Europe
During his tenure, the senior Arla executive guided the dairy co-operative through Brexit, the Covid-19 pandemic, and a turbulent year and a half since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Arla eyes block butter category growth with new Lurpak size despite 'shrinkflation' claims
The dairy co-operative said the price per volume for its new 200g blocks has remained the same, but retailers have the final word when it comes to on-shelf pricing.
Arla bets on the RTD market with protein-packed cold-brew concepts
Arla Foods Ingredients presented two high-protein ready-to-drink tea and coffee concepts, as well as a protein bar with ‘protein in every layer’.
Arla wants to be ‘at the forefront’ of plastic recycling innovation with new pyrolysis trial
The dairy co-operative is testing a new processing method, which would enable 80 tons of non-recyclable plastic to be kept within the loop.
Africa focus: Arla’s plans for Nigeria’s nomadic herders
Arla Foods has signed a memorandum of understanding to continue its work on providing training and employment opportunities for the local dairy market, where commercial farming is under-developed and demand for milk is outstripping supply.
“There’s plenty of space for newcomers’: Cream cheese presents a lucrative opportunity for South American farmers
Making cream cheese isn’t cheap or easy, but developments in ingredient solutions should convince more dairies to enter what is looking like a booming market.
‘We need to look after our farmers’: Arla Foods UK’s Ash Amirahmadi vows to ‘fight very, very hard’ to shield farmers from farmgate price shocks
The MD of Britain’s largest dairy co-op made the pledge at the 2023 NFU conference, as panelists debated the biggest threats and opportunities for the sector.
‘Another difficult year’: Arla predicts slowdown in branded growth and falling commodity prices in 2023
The co-op is hopeful however that the supply-demand balance in dairy will be restored this year and expects branded volumes to start growing again from 2024.
‘The outlook is negative’: Muller, Arla slash farmgate milk prices
Muller’s milk price will drop by 3ppl for March while Arla has reduced its February milk price by 2.65ppl.
Speciality protein: Arla Foods Ingredients partners with Milcobel over whey retentate supply
The co-operative will refine the raw material and use it to develop infant and medical nutrition products.
'Full control over the value chain': Arla enters partnership with First Milk over whey production
First Milk will manufacture specialist whey protein powder for Arla Foods Ingredients, enabling it to address the growing consumer trend for protein-enriched foods.
Ash Amirahmadi: ‘Being data-driven is key’
Arla Foods UK’s MD and chairman for Dairy UK recently agreed to helm the Dairy Roadmap sustainability initiative. We spoke to him about his vision – and how climate management can deliver better business practice.
Arla releases whey protein and electrolytes solution
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a new concept that addresses two key goals for athletes.
Arla's Sustainability Incentive explained: How farmers can earn extra eurocents for their milk
The co-op will reward farmers through a points-based system as the race to hit scope 3 emissions target hots up.
Climate activists cause damage at Arla and Müller sites but milk supply is 'largely unaffected'
Activists supporting a ‘plant-based food system’ have targeted milk trucks and other property in a bid to disrupt UK milk supply.
Arla farmers to get extra eurocent per kg of milk as co-op braces for more volatility
Strong price increases push the co-op’s half-year revenue up 17% - but branded volume-driven growth stalls.
Arla commits to further carbon cuts as it unveils climate roadmap
The co-op’s figures have been approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative, making it one of only few dairy companies to achieve this.
Arla formulates protein-rich drinks for people living with chronic kidney disease
The dairy giant has come up two drink prototypes that could deliver key nutritional benefits to those affected by renal disease and living on low-mineral diets.
Arla calls for ‘urgent action’ to tackle labour shortage in wake of Lurpak price controversy
Dairy cooperative Arla Foods has warned of a ‘chronic shortage’ of qualified farm workers in the UK, an issue it said is contributing to price inflation in the dairy sector.
Research from Arla Foods Ingredients highlights trends in sports nutrition
Mainstream consumers want protein to help with sports nutrition, according to a global study by Arla Foods Ingredients.
Arla makes ‘biggest investment’ in German dairy to meet global demand
Dairy cooperative Arla has inaugurated a new production plant at Ponsfeld dairy in Germany. The group said the €190m investment is its ‘biggest to date’ and will represent a ‘key driver’ in meeting growing global demand for affordable dairy nutrition.
Arla raises farmgate milk price after warning higher food prices still to come
Arla UK has raised its farmgate milk price following a warning that food inflation is set to continue in the country.
‘It opens doors for reformulation’: How Arla’s whey permeate can help avoid Brazil’s sugar warning labels
Brazil is introducing new labelling requirements that include the addition of front-of-pack warnings alerting consumers to high levels of added sugars, saturated fats and sodium. Arla Foods Ingredients says its whey permeate Variolac can stop brands...
Arla Food Ingredients gets ESFA safety nod for novel Bovine Milk Osteopontin ingredient
Arla Foods Ingredients has secured Novel Food approval for Lacprodan OPN-10, an ingredient derived from Bovine Milk Osteopontin (OPN).
Half of Gen Z ‘ashamed’ to order milk in public: Arla probes how social media and ‘cancel culture’ shape attitudes to dairy
With an increasing number of consumers looking to make more sustainable food choices based on what they read on social media, Arla decided to study what impact this has on attitudes to dairy. “The rise in cancel culture is playing too much of an...
Arla sees bright future in Bangladesh
European dairy cooperative Arla Foods said it sees great potential in Bangladesh and has big plans for what is already its biggest market in Southeast Asia.
Tesco, Arla and Müller increase milk payments to British dairy farmers
UK retailer Tesco is increasing the price it pays for all its fresh milk.
Arla says lack of profit in milk not sustainable as it launches new UK 5-year growth strategy
Following the launch of the global Arla Group Future26 strategy, Arla is announcing new growth ambitions in the UK for the next five years – with a heavy focus on strengthening the sustainability, value and efficiency of dairy.
Updated: What are dairy companies saying – and doing – on the war in Ukraine?
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the subsequent sanctions imposed upon Russia, doing business with the world’s largest country is becoming increasingly complicated.
Arla named Sweden's greenest food producer
In consulting company Differ’s annual consumer survey, Arla has been named Sweden's greenest brand 2022 in the food producer category.
Arla Foods Ingredients introduces ORIGIN for formula manufacturers
Arla Foods Ingredients is introducing its milk fractionation technology to infant formula manufacturers.
Arla sees increase in revenue
Arla UK said its business delivered a solid performance throughout 2021 despite continued disruptions from the pandemic, labor shortages and renewed market volatility created by high inflation.