At the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum this week, president and CEO Michael Dykes spoke of the challenges facing US dairy, including product innovation, milk bankruptcies and setting the industry up for a sustainable future.
The US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) passed the House in late 2019 and the Senate earlier this month. It replaces the previous North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) Winter Fancy Food Show (WFFS) commenced in San Francisco last week. Dairy and non-dairy alternative products from the specialty sector exhibited for the first time in 2020.
Alden’s Organic Ice Cream has been a craft dairy standby out of Oregon since 2004. This year at the Winter Fancy Food Show, the company rolled out a full collection of non-dairy pints and sandwiches.
Scientists in Denmark have developed a plant-based ‘yogurt’ made from just three ingredients: soy drink, brewer’s spent grain, and lactic acid bacteria from plant materials.
Siggi’s Icelandic-style yogurt is low in sugar, which the company is now bringing into the kids yogurt category, with pouches rolling out across the US.
Enel Green Power is constructing a new 500 megawatt (MW) plant worth $720m in Texas. Danone North America signed a power purchase agreement with the wind farm for a 12 year deal.
Danone North America looks back on the last decade of yogurt and prepares for the 2020s with a host of new products planned from Oikos, Activia, So Delicious, Silk, Light & Fit and more.
A mega-merger between International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (IFF) and DuPont nutrition & biosciences unit will create a new industry giant worth more than $45 billion (€40.4 billion), say those involved in the deal.
The co-founder and former CEO of dairy brand Stonyfield Organic, Gary Hirshberg, has joined Hälsa Foods as an investor and chairman. Hälsa produces Scandivaian-style, oat-based milk and yogurt alternatives.
Froneri started as an ice cream-focused joint venture between Nestlé and PAI Partners in 2016, and the relationship will be furthered by the acquisition of Nestlé USA’s collection of ice cream brands.
Coconut-based yogurt alternatives are coming in 2020 from French-style yogurt Oui by Yoplait. The US dairy brand was also recognized as one of Nielsen’s 2019 Breakthrough Innovation winners.
Regulations are loose on labeling in probiotic dairy products, but could this be changing? Experts say the ‘whole field would benefit’ from more descriptive labels.
Good Culture explores adjacent cultured dairy categories with its new Wellness Probiotic Gut Shots. It wants to be a platform brand for nutrient-dense functional foods.
With consumer preference for healthy and functional food continuing to grow, so too is the market for probiotic yogurts. The associated digestive health benefits are accepted by consumers – to the point that they want more. Dairy manufacturers are challenged...
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a special protein ingredient for skyr, allowing manufacturers to deliver products that meet consumer preferences on taste, mouthfeel and appearance.
In the Greek yogurt company’s biggest brand expansion to date, Chobani will roll out oat beverages, oat yogurt substitutes, oatmeal dairy yogurt, and dairy creamers in the coming months.
US dairy numbers from September reveal production was up across the industry when compared to the same time last year. But dairy still shows signs of strain amid bankruptcies and closures.
Nestlé Chile has made its Batido yogurt pots more easily recyclable, inching towards its commitment that 100% of its packaging will be recyclable or reusable by 2020.
One of the most well-known dairy companies in the US is prepared to sell its business after years of disappointing numbers. The Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) may be a potential buyer of the Dean Foods assets.
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has launched what it says is its new flagship dairy enzyme – DuPont Danisco Nurica – which facilitates up to 35% total sugar reduction while generating prebiotic dietary fiber in situ through the natural conversion of...
UK pre-cut lid and shrink sleeve manufacturer Chadwicks of Bury (part of the Clondalkin Group), has developed an aluminum lidding material to seal to glass.
In the company’s third quarter report, Grupo Lala discussed an ‘operational issue’ at one of its Mexican cheese plants, resulting in an inventory shortage and 8.8% volume loss.
Brazilian dairy company Betânia's recently launched ambient drinking yogurt allows it to by-pass costly cold chain distribution and is more convenient for consumers, it says.
Tetra Pak has launched new best-practice lines for yogurt products - a suite of services to support a variety of yogurt innovations to address growing consumer demand.
SupplySide West (SSW) returns to Las Vegas this week, bringing together more than 17,000 ingredients buyers and suppliers. Arla Foods and NZMP will showcase proteins for use in dairy and dairy alternative products.
This week Chobani launches a limited edition Greek yogurt flavor in honor of National Farmer’s Day on October 12. A portion of the proceeds will help protect America’s farmland.