Ben & Jerry’s has been ‘silenced’ by Unilever - and wants a divorce
As Unilever prepares to spin off its ice cream business, one of its biggest brands wants out
Manufacturers
New flavours won’t cut it: Inside Magnum Co’s innovation playbook
Unilever’s soon-to-be-demerged business is committed to growing the ice cream market, and innovation will play a major role
Rabobank Global Dairy Top 20: Big shifts brewing amid M&A activity
Rabobank’s annual list has few surprises this year but pending M&A activity may spell major changes in 2026
Kraft Heinz split confirmed
The food giant will split into two focused companies - one global, one domestic - in a bid to simplify operations and unlock brand potential
Nestlé’s CEO scandal: What now?
Laurent Freixe has been dismissed over conduct violation - here’s everything you need to know
Pioneers
Pioneers: How Alec’s Ice Cream reinvented better-for-you ice cream
By combining taste, sustainable credentials and nutritional goodness, Alec’s Ice Cream has taken the category by storm. Founder Alec Jaffe tells us what’s next
‘Knowing, calculated, and systematic’: Danone takes aim at Chobani in explosive court case
The lawsuit claims that Chobani is free-riding on Danone’s brand equity and marketing investment in RTD coffee by copying SToK’s slogan and packaging design
Dairy’s most valuable brands: Who came top in 2025?
From Amul to Yili, here’s how dairy’s largest brands ranked this year
FBIF 2025
Meiji: Protein intake trumps exercise to build muscle gains
Meiji has urged consumers to focus on protein consumption over exercise for muscle growth and maintenance, across all groups from seniors to athletes
Ajinomoto’s protein ice cream blends nutrition and indulgence
Ajinomoto has partnered Solein to create protein-enriched ice cream targeting consumers that value nutrition, health and sustainability in their indulgences
Pioneers
High-protein game-changers: Protein Pints
Making ice cream both nutritious and delicious has stumped many food firms - but US-based Protein Pints says it has cracked the code to a good-tasting, protein-rich ice cream
Nestlé organic growth up but sales down
Nestlé surprises with stronger-than-expected growth, but a sales dip and leadership shake-up hint at deeper challenges
From US cheddar to Greek feta: Who reigned Supreme at ICDA 2025?
We bring you some of the biggest winners from the annual International Cheese and Dairy Awards . . .
Unilever names Ben & Jerry’s new CEO and responds to hiring controversy
Industry veteran Jochanan Senf will lead the brand globally as Unilever hit back at rumors over his selection
Danone-owned Kate Farms shakes up high-protein space with GLP-1 drinks
The company’s new range promises to elevate nutritional support for consumers on weight management medications
‘Return Lifeway to the people who own it’: What now for the scandal-plagued kefir brand
Lifeway Foods board members are battling for control after the Smolyanskys’ family feud intensified
Unilever makes major step towards ice cream demerger
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is now in operation
Healthplex Expo 2025, Natural & Nutraceutical Products China 2025 (HNC 2025)
Mengniu to explore bone, joint, anti-oxidation for sports nutrition range
China dairy giant Mengniu Dairy is exploring bone and joint health, as well as anti-oxidation as it expands its sports nutrition range.
Oatly bets on coffee and science to fuel plant-based milk’s comeback
Oatly defends processed food, doubles down on coffee and pushes for the next wave of plant-based milk growth
How the a2 Milk Company is capturing growth through premium nutrition
The New Zealand dairy major is driving growth through premium nutrition, gaining record share in China’s infant formula market and expanding its A2 dairy offering globally
How to drive SME growth in 2025
In an uncertain economic environment, how can SMEs turn risk into opportunity?
Is the plant-based milk sector in trouble?
Plant-based milk brand Mighty Drinks has entered administration, citing rising costs and fundraising challenges. But does this signal a wider issue for the sector?
Pioneers
High-protein game changers: Slate Milk
In a new article series, we spotlight some of the companies that are driving innovation in high-protein dairy . . .
Saputo pulls back adjusted EBITDA guidance
The Canadian dairy major says ongoing market challenges have ‘significantly’ impacted the company’s ability to deliver against its previous expectations
Dairy Innovations
From stress to success: Inside Horizon Organic’s caregiver-centered campaign
Dairy manufacturer Horizon Organic turns a parental pain point into marketing power with an expanded campaign that reassures caregivers and helps them celebrate milestones
Dairy innovation
La Fermière milks its artisanal French roots to drive strong sales
A high-end yogurt brand focused on flavor, beauty and the eating experience bucks tumbling yogurt category trends to grow sales upwards of 45%
Dairy Innovation
Ultra-filtered milk is redefining dairy: Inside the strategies of Quest, Nurri and Pioneer Pastures
As consumers demand more protein, less sugar, and better nutrition from their beverages, three disruptive brands are using ultra-filtration to reinvent milk – and reshape the dairy aisle
Horizon Organic COO on driving ‘meaningful innovation’ and building resiliency in organic dairy
Patricia Stroup joins Horizon Organic with the aim to maximize efficiencies and reinvigorate the company’s brands
Colgate-Palmolive poaches Danone CEO Americas Shane Grant
Grant will oversee North America and LATAM at the personal care group
Savencia, Agropur and more join methane mitigation initiative
Two of the world’s richest dairy players have pledged to track and disclose their methane emissions - but how are others faring?
Top priorities of dairy leaders: From AI to sustainability
McKinsey & Company’s annual survey reveals what’s top of mind for dairy industry executives in 2025
Fonterra’s consumer arm posts 103% profit increase
Hurrell says ‘it’s the right choice’ to sell the co-op’s consumer business, which recorded the highest YoY operating profit increase across the group in FY25 Q3
Why Chobani bought Daily Harvest
Chobani’s strategic expansion into coffee and now ready meals is signalling an intent for a broader role in the US healthy food and drink space
Califia Farms taps global flavor trends for next-gen barista blends
Debuting at the 2025 London Coffee Festival, the new lines are an example of how plant-based milk brands are reinvigorating the category through flavor innovation
Whey to go: Bel Group is making cow-free dairy proteins from cheese waste
The Babybel maker has found a non-GMO way to produce bovine casein without the animal in a major tech and sustainability breakthrough
Winning in RTD coffee: How Emmi Caffe Latte became the UK’s fastest-growing iced coffee brand
Emmi Caffe Latte has been carving out a bigger share of the UK RTD coffee market, with plans to raise its global profile now taking shape. What’s the brand doing right?
High-protein sales propel Danone as coffee creamers struggle
Danone’s Q1 2025 results matched expectations thanks to growth in functional dairy and plant-based, infant and medical nutrition, but softness in coffee creamers raised eyebrows
Unilever’s emerging markets performance ‘has to improve’ as Q1 disappoints
A slowdown in LATAM and other emerging markets impacted the group’s turnover in Q1 2025 - but Ice Cream delivered growth, again
Nestlé eyes share gains in coffee creamers, infant nutrition
Nestlé’s coffee creamer sales continued to underwhelm in Q1 2025 but the Swiss firm says it’s made ‘big strides’ in fixing its supply and capacity issues in the Americas
Nestlé comes clean on methane emissions
But unlike Danone, the Swiss food major stopped short of adopting a methane-specific GHG reduction target
Fonterra prepares for consumer business IPO with new appointment
The New Zealand dairy co-op continues to pursue a dual-track process but is laying the groundwork for a potential IPO
Arla, DMK to form Europe’s largest dairy
The proposed merger would create a 12,000+ dairy business that produces nearly 25 billion liters milk per year
Müller acquires Biotiful in functional dairy push
The dairy major has snapped up the top-selling British kefir brand in a bid to enter the functional dairy space
Natural Products Expo West
Kerry’s new strategic direction focuses on sustainable nutrition and functional benefits
Consumers are demanding lower sugar and sodium products with functional benefits, inspiring CPG and ingredient innovation
How Nestlé & Danone stir up the billion-dollar coffee creamer space
From cold foam creamers to Super Bowl ads, the two category majors are in close competition. How are they innovating – and where’s the US coffee creamer category at?
Baladna taps high protein dairy, Algerian collaboration for growth after Malaysia venture falls through
Qatari dairy giant Baladna is looking to increase its focus on its high-protein products and extend collaboration with the Algerian government, after a previous joint venture in Malaysia came to an end.
Danone North America sues Lifeway Foods over alleged shareholder agreement breach
Danone claims Lifeway CEO Julie Smolyansky received shares in a ‘value-destroying gifting program’ without the dairy multi-national’s permission
Arla responds to damning report on its climate action
The co-op has cast doubt on the legitimacy of the Changing Markets Foundation report, which exposes its lack of climate action
Vivici sees ‘tremendous potential’ in lactoferrin as it eyes global market expansion
The Fonterra-backed ingredients firm is set to expand its dairy-identical protein offer after securing fresh Series A funding
‘An exciting time’: Kerry North America CEO on taste and nutrition focus, GLP-1, and what’s next for dairy
We speak to Kerry North America CEO John Cahalane to find out more about the company’s renewed strategy at a time when consumer focus on health and nutrition is reaching a new high