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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Plant or fermentation-based dairy: Which approach solves consumer demands better?

Dairy is responsible for 2.9 percent of total human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, one liter of milk requires 628 liters of water, surpassing the water footprint of all the other foods and making it the largest water polluter. Such numbers have spurred the R&D efforts to find environmentally friendly, sustainable dairy alternatives that appeal to the […]
How Precision Fermentation Companies are Changing the Dairy Industry

Due to its versatility and variety of tastes, the global demand for cheese is astoundingly high. However, manufacturing cheeses the traditional way remains far from being sustainable. NRDC listed cheese among the top foods contributing to the increase in emissions between 2005 and 2014. In addition to ecological concerns, cheese production puts tremendous strain on […]
The Untapped Market of Enzymes in Food Technology

According to a study, about 65% of the population has reduced lactose digestion. This means a majority of people cannot consume most dairy products. However, it’s also true that a major subset of this population would love to consume alternatives that taste like dairy, albeit without the consequences. This signifies there’s a huge untapped market with […]
Decoding FrieslandCampina Strategy: Dairy Industry Competitive Analysis

FrieslandCampina has positioned itself as a key player in the ever-evolving dairy landscape by embracing new technologies and sustainable practices. Central to its success is its unique “grass-to-glass” approach, strongly emphasizing customer satisfaction and prioritizing sustainability. In today’s market, FrieslandCampina aims to reinforce its position as a leading producer of essential dairy products. The company has […]
Dairy Giants Like Arla and Yili are Digitalizing The Dairy Industry

The COVID-19 pandemic has even pushed dairy companies to embrace digitalization to engage with consumers effectively, gain insights into consumer behavior, and gather data for optimization and efficiency improvements. In fact, companies like Nestlé have set up a target to get 25% of their sales from e-commerce by 2025. It’s clear that the dairy industry, […]
Which Dairy Trends Are Worth Building For in 2026? These 5 Are Backed by Consumer and Patent Data

Bet on the wrong trend, and 18 months later, you’re explaining why it didn’t work in the boardroom, instead of celebrating product success. Kerry learned this the hard way. In March 2024, the company launched Smug Dairy, a hybrid line blending oats and traditional dairy to appeal to flexitarian consumers. Yet barely 18 months later, […]
Don’t miss this Dairy Industry Competitive Analysis of Arla Foods!

Arla Foods has established a global presence, with annual revenue of $13.3 billion, and ranks 9th in the dairy industry. Apart from Arla Foods’ attractive revenue, there is more to it than that. Their strategy and research into dairy products and ingredients significantly impact the dairy industry. As a result, we constantly monitor Arla’s innovation. […]
