News & Analysis on the Dairy Industry & Markets31-Mar-2026
TOP HEADLINES
Whey’s boom is flipping dairy economics on their head
Once a waste product, whey has become dairy’s hottest commodity, driving record prices, factory investments and a profound shift in the economics of global milk production... Read more
Unilever joins Big Food shake-up
As Unilever edges towards a Foods division sell-off, Big Food braces for the impact... Read more
GLP-1s are not going to change food forever
Food is an essential part of human culture... Read more
Scaling precision fermentation: Why capital and collaboration remain the biggest hurdles
Industry experts cite massive CapEx, supply bottlenecks and regulatory complexity as key barriers... Read more
The world’s top 10 dairy companies dominating a $1.5t market
From Lactalis to Mengniu, the world’s leading dairy players are scaling up through M&A, premiumisation and protein-led innovation as the global market races towards $1.5t... Read more
Unilever closer to mega food spin-off as McCormick talks advance
Unilever and McCormick edge closer to a major food-unit deal that could reshape the future of the global flavour sector... Read more
Rising grocery costs loom as Middle East conflicts disrupt supply chains
As oil and fertilizer prices squeeze margins, farmers and manufacturers must make tough decisions on pricing, pack sizes and innovation... Read more
AI assists, but active ingredients still lead in wellness innovation
Industry leaders at Future Food Tech said AI tools are helping product developers, yet rigorous ingredient science continues to set the pace for better-for-you foods and beverages... Read more
Can dairy beat the 2026 glut with protein and gut health focus?
Milk oversupply is crushing prices, but 2026 could reward dairy players that pivot fast into natural protein and functional gut-health innovation... Read more
Do GLP-1s have a future in Europe?
Consumer scepticism, as well as the structure of healthcare, makes adoption lower than in the US... Read more
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Danone and Arcor create a dairy powerhouse in Argentina
The two food majors go way back: now, they are expanding their alliance to exploit fresh growth opportunities... Read more
RTDs and protein yogurts boost Fonterra as billion-dollar payout nears
The New Zealand co-op’s next growth phase is backed by protein and cheese demand: but tensions in the Middle East could shake performance later this year... Read more
From Hi-Chew to mochi: Morinaga America bites into the US frozen treats scene
Layered flavors and texture continue to shape Morinaga America’s ambitious business goals with the acquisition of My/Mochi frozen treats... Read more
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