Nestle’s Dairy Supplement Helps Cancer Patients. What’s Next for Specialized Nutrition in Dairy?
I see a growing interest not only in medical nutrition but in specialized nutrition. The worldwide demand is not a trend; this development is here to stay as consumers are increasingly aware of a healthy diet. This holds for people who are getting older, for athletes or for those living busy lives. Herman Ermens, President, […]
Yili and Fonterra are taking probiotics beyond digestive wellness
Probiotics have gained widespread recognition for their role in promoting a healthy gut and improving digestion. However, the impact of probiotics extends far beyond the digestive system. This article explores the companies harnessing the power of probiotics to address mental health issues, combat aging, and boost immunity. Probiotics Beyond Gut Health. Fonterra’s approach to enhancing […]
Danone and Unilever Are Adopting Regenerative Agriculture in Dairy
Dairy ingredients account for over 50% of Ben & Jerry’s total greenhouse gas emissions. For years, the dairy sector has faced widespread criticism and negative portrayal for its perceived cruelty and environmental impact. However, dairy companies today actively seek to alter this narrative by adopting practices that contribute to the environment they rely on for resources. One […]
Sustainable Ice Cream Innovations: How Mushrooms and Algae Cut Carbon Footprints.
Mycelium-based ice creams are helping create a carbon-neutral manufacturing process through CO2-consuming microbes! Similarly, starch-infused ice cream formulations are reducing energy consumption during production. Algae, microbial electrolysis cells, and on-demand freezing are set to disrupt the traditional cold chain, potentially slashing emissions by up to 35%. Several emerging cutting-edge technologies promise to deliver sustainable, guilt-free […]
5 Startups Making Ice Cream Healthier & Sustainable in 2024
In the UK alone, the ice cream industry consumes 4.81 billion kWh of electrical energy annually, much of it for refrigeration. Furthermore, commercial refrigerants such as HFC R404A have a high global warming potential. The ice cream industry is overdue for upgrades in health and sustainability. About 10% of all milk produced by US dairy […]
How AI Became Unilever’s Catalyst for Food Supply Innovation?
With over 500 active AI projects globally, Unilever demonstrates that AI in food supply chains represents a fundamental business transformation rather than incremental improvement. It has made strategic investments of over $8 million through partnerships with institutions like Mitacs. This AI-driven approach has delivered results such as sales increases through smart freezers in various markets, […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 Ice Cream Innovations Solving Texture, Stability, and Scale-Up Challenges
The global ice cream and frozen dessert market was valued at USD 148.7 billion in 2025 and is on track to reach USD 159.9 billion in 2026. However, most of this growth is concentrated in exactly the formats that are hardest to deliver: premium, functional, plant-based, high-protein, clean-label. These variants already command 30–40% price premiums. […]