News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The partnership is a crucial milestone toward meeting infants’ nutritional needs in larger populations given Nestlé’s global footprint that would be difficult for the startup to achieve independently
Lifestyle nutrition has become a major CPG bet – and dairy’s richest player just took a slice
For Muscle Milk, the challenge – and opportunity – is to meet consumers’ varied needs with simplicity and nutrient density
With global audiences shifting to digital and wellness on the rise, is dairy ready to compete with Big Soda for World Cup visibility?
Nestlé wants to become a leaner business. As it weighs its priorities, could brands like Coffee Mate and Carnation become dispensable?
Pioneers
Cottage cheese isn’t just disrupting the fresh aisle – it’s scooping out its own niche in frozen, too
A new generation of infant formula that recreates the immune, digestive and developmental benefits of human milk is creating regulatory challenges
As the company expands its ambient protein shakes range in North America, it quietly backs an emerging category. Would consumers respond?
In the gap between consumers’ intention and reality, is there room for processed food in a healthy diet?
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Adding fibre to foods and beverages could help close the ‘fibre gap’, but reformulation challenges threaten taste and texture
Recent chatter about private equity interest has brought the company’s performance into focus
From cold coffee to protein shakes, ready-to-drink is emerging as a winning format for dairy brands
The two companies are drawing a line under a long-running and fractious relationship
Protein remains big business, but with functional trends evolving at pace, it’s time to think bigger
Alt dairy 2.0, personalised nutrition, and smart innovation feature in this edition of Science Shorts
Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered
New product development
Plant-based innovation, next-generation kids food and elevated snacking are all key themes in this week’s NPD roundup
Danone has made regenerative agriculture a central pillar in its sustainability strategy. What value does it bring?
The Bel Group acquisition of Brainiac highlights a fast-growing category where nutrition science, parental anxiety and marketing ambition are converging
High rejection rates and a tight 80-day filing window are turning what should be straightforward IEEPA tariff refunds into a high-stakes, error-prone process for small and mid-sized CPG brands
Higher fuel and fertilizer costs tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushed at-home food prices up 0.7% in April, while consumers increasingly weigh purchases item-by-item in search of value
From recalled product remaining on shelves to weak marketing guidance, regulatory gaps across infant nutrition remain stark
Regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum – but what does it really mean, how should claims and practices be audited, and how can producers and industry fairly share the value it creates?
Animal-free dairy startup is reversing the traditional biotech model, prioritizing scalability and cost from the outset as the category resets
The largest US organic dairy brand pulled thousands of flavoured milk cases across four states
Cottage cheese is being reinvented through new formats, younger consumers and rising global demand – and brands are only just getting started
While the two formats both provide vegan alternatives to animal-sourced products, one is a clear winner in terms of market share
As omnichannel shopping becomes the norm, ecommerce, retail media and retailer apps are reshaping how and where grocery growth happens
US grocery shelves are getting a patriotic makeover this summer as food manufacturers launch limited-edition products
FDA’s infant formula test found mostly trace contaminants, but without standards, enforcement or pre‑market testing, the data leaves critical questions unanswered
Peter McGuinness has led challenger brands into mainstream success. Now, he wants to revitalise Bel’s iconic brands in North America
Heavy investment in cheese and whey processing is fundamentally reshaping dairy commodity economics. Here’s what this means for prices
Danone leads the high-protein yogurt space in the US. Now, it’s branching into new categories and formats
As raw milk demand grows, a Scottish farmer delivers raw‑style milk without the safety risks. Could brewed milk be the sourdough of dairy?
Protein demand has been a boon for dairy – but there’s more to GLP-1-friendly formulation than meets the eye
As butter prices collapse, farmers are feeling the sting – but it’s not all bad news for the industry at large
Nestlé overcomes infant formula recall to deliver solid Q1 growth, powered by Coffee and Confectionery
As food brands rewrite child‑marketing rules, experts say voluntary action isn’t enough
Candy companies increasingly are treating the freezer as a growth channel – one that allows gummies, chews and fruit candies to evolve into entirely new frozen formats
From coffee‑led flavours to mini cups and handhelds, General Mills’ premium ice cream brand is betting on flavour depth, texture and flexible formats to stay ahead
From layered tubs to crunchy chocolate coatings, ice cream has a new kingmaker - and it’s not flavour
GLP-1 users spend less on cheese, butter and ice cream – so how resilient are these categories?
Iran shockwaves and abundant dairy product availability are putting pressure on farm margins – but when will milk production slow?
A two-week ceasefire is now in place in the war between US-Israel and Iran, but much is still uncertain about how long-lasting the impacts of damage done thus far will be and what still lies ahead for the global food sector
The maker of Babybel has been on a sustained growth trajectory by leaning into new flavours, formats and ingredient trends
Future Food-Tech San Francisco
Danone’s R&D chief lays out why the future of food hinges on bioavailability, behavior change and nutrient quality – not just bigger numbers on the label
Low and no loses its shine as consumers reject restriction in favour of real ingredients, richer flavours, and products that prioritise pleasure
Future Food-Tech San Francisco
An evolving class of GLP-1 medications rewrites the rules of appetite – giving food companies their biggest innovation challenge in decades
Dairy SMEs are adopting big-business risk strategies as fuel shocks rattle the industry