These Startups are solving the demand for organic infant nutrition in 2025
New Zealand Milk Products(NZMP) by Fonterra reports that approximately 78% of consumers prioritize organic infant nutrition products for environmental and health concerns. This shift has pressured infant nutrition companies to innovate quickly while navigating strict regulations and rising costs. Startups like NGeneBio and Nunona are offering personalized nutrition solutions and plant-based formulas. By addressing sustainability […]
Vegan Probiotic Trends to Watch in 2026
Dairy-based products currently dominate the probiotics market, accounting for 80% of the segment. GreyB found that approximately 50% of new patents filed are moving toward these vegan solutions. Pioneering brewers like Kitaoka Honten and establishments like the Korea Institute of Science & Technology are developing newer vegan probiotic solutions. This article discusses the latest vegan probiotic trends in […]
9 Plant-Based Food Startups are transforming the Food Industry
According to the Good Food Institute, the sales of plant-based foods grew three times faster than overall food sales in 2021. Not just that, The global market for plant-based meat is projected to burst to US$85 billion in 2030. It is not surprising as veganism is growing at a faster speed. As per Google trends, […]
Yogurt 2.0: The Dairy Free Makeover With Mycelium and Whey
Consumers love the idea of dairy-free yogurt—until they take a bite and find it’s too watery, chalky, or just tastes “off.” At the same time, shoppers are getting increasingly aware of labels. They want yogurt with natural ingredients, no artificial preservatives, stabilizers, or chemicals they can’t pronounce. While appealing to eco-conscious buyers, sustainable packaging further […]
5 Sustainable Beverage Startups changing the world
The Drinks Industry Sustainability Index stated the beverage industry was ‘’considerably behind’’ with a score of 4.8 out of 10 in the strategies and practices followed by the beverage industry. The sustainable beverage market is not as large as others. However, its scope is wide, and not just for startups but also for prominent beverage […]
A Competitive Analysis: are Saputo’s Days of Dairy Far Gone?
In 2021, Saputo laid out a four-year strategic plan to accelerate organic growth. To that end, Saputo launched new products, spent a lot of money on acquisitions, and partnered with companies. But as they say, the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. Spruce and Moody’s analysis of Saputo raises questions about Saputo’s […]
Ice cream that reduces weight and 3 other trends you must track in 2026
At first glance, the connection between GLP-1 and ice cream is not obvious. High-protein ice cream itself is still an emerging category, and GLP-1 for ice cream is even newer. Many brands are now asking critical questions: How exactly is demand for ice creams changing? What does satiety-driven indulgence look like? And how are competitors […]
Lactalis Among the Top Contenders – A Dairy Industry Competitive Analysis
Lactalis, one of the top contenders in the dairy industry, aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The company is adopting various strategies to move towards a sustainable future while making its operations smoother and more efficient. It is researching new technologies and acquiring several companies to bring new and innovative products to the market. […]
Is Extra Protein Breaking Your Ice Cream? These Formulation Solutions Would Fix It
Every extra gram of protein you add to ice cream risks breaking something: texture, mouthfeel, overrun, or clean-label ingredient constraints. Viscosity increases, and chalky protein ruins the taste. In practice, this means multiple failed trials, unstable batches, and weeks lost trying to balance protein and texture. These challenges are intensifying as brands race to meet […]
4 Plant-based innovations that make dairy-free products consumer acceptable
Even as customers’ demand for dairy-free products grows, sales of most plant-based products have sharply declined over the past year. One of the primary reasons consumers reject plant-based foods is that their taste is too different from what they’re used to. Source: https://www.fmi.org As a result, innovating in this space has become more like a […]