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News & Analysis on the Dairy Industry & Markets22-Jan-2024
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TOP HEADLINES
US: Whole and lactose-free milk sales grow as plant-based alternatives dip
While the annual fluid milk consumption continues to decline, some categories have bucked the trend with growing retail sales in 2023, according to newly-released data.... Read more
Dairy dash: China’s final tariff removals open new opportunities for New Zealand brands
China’s recent removal of tariffs on all dairy products from New Zealand, including milk powder used for both general consumption and processing to infant formula, could spell huge potential for brands that have a strong focus on quality and sustainability.... Read more
UK supermarkets match Danone’s Aptamil baby formula price cuts
Following a recent investigation into soaring infant formula prices, global food company Danone has reduced the wholesale price of its Aptamil infant formula by 7%, and major UK retailers have passed the cost savings on to consumers.... Read more
Flavor and color trends in dairy: Predictions for 2024
We round-up some of the flavor and color trends likely to inject excitement and innovation in dairy food production this year.... Read more
Consumers are unsure what processed foods are, but seek to avoid them, IFIC reports
American consumers say they are cutting out processed foods from their diet, despite many not fully understanding what they are, Alyssa Pike, senior manager of nutrition communications at the International Food Information Council (IFIC), shared during a recent webinar.... Read more
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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.... Read more
No supplementary payments for FrieslandCampina farmers in 2023 as dairy co-op looks to cut 1,800 jobs
Dairy farmers supplying Dutch dairy co-operative FrieslandCampina won’t receive supplementary cash payments for 2023 due to ‘disappointing’ financial results, the business reported.... Read more
From bovine colostrum to cookie wafer ice cream: Who won the 5th Real California Milk Excelerator?
Four start-ups have been named the winners of this year’s open innovation competition, while two of last year’s winners unlocked additional funding to scale up and market their products.... Read more
Tetra Pak forges alternative protein and material innovation partnership in the ‘Silicon Valley of Food’
Working alongside Lund University, the food processing and packaging major will leverage bioprocessing technologies to create sustainable foods and materials in a newly-formed research hub based in North Europe. “Bioprocessing-derived proteins can be used to create a multitude of different food and beverage products,” the company told us.... Read more
GLOBAL INDUSTRY NEWS
My Drynuary: ‘We're working to bring about a future where we don’t default to ethanol unthinkingly; but ask what we’re putting into our glass, and who’s made it'
Los Angeles brand OPTIMIST makes botanical spirits that are completely free from alcohol, and this month debuts its first RTD canned cocktail. In our series on innovators in the low/no alcohol industry, co-founder Lisa Farr Johnstone tells us about the brand's journey to date.... Read more
Food & beverage trends: M&A activity points towards major shifts in consumer behaviour
Increased production costs and changes in consumer preferences have both played a key role in how the industry evolved and developed in 2023, so what are these changes and how will they affect the industry going forward?... Read more
Food emotions can play a crucial part in healthy indulgence
The notion of ‘healthy indulgence’ represents a shift of emphasis – and an exciting opportunity – for confectioners, chocolatiers, and bakers who are only too well aware that consumers are becoming increasingly health-conscious and interested in sugar reduction – but are not prepared to give up indulgent treats completely.... Read more
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