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, […]
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 […]
Lyras’ UV Pasteurization Technology is becoming Dairy Industry’s Favorite
Thermal Processing has been the traditional decontamination method for years to ensure food safety. However, recent years have witnessed the use of UV lights to improve food life and eliminate the complex production process in thermal processing. “UV Pasteurization technology has a lower environmental impact than traditional pasteurization while also cutting food waste and delivering […]
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 […]
Exploring the Emerging Application Areas for Milk-derived Exosomes
In recent years, the dairy industry has experienced a surge in demand for innovative, value-added products that cater to the evolving needs of health-conscious consumers. Among these innovations, milk-derived exosomes stand out for their exceptional stability in the gastrointestinal environment. Naturally present in milk, these nano-sized vesicles are emerging as a promising new platform for therapeutics, […]
Nurturing Nutrition: Advancing Infant Nutrition through Strategic Partnerships
Despite the remarkable progress made in reducing global hunger and malnutrition, the statistics remain alarming, especially for children. According to the Global Network Against Food Crises, 36 million children worldwide suffer from acute malnutrition. Recognizing the urgency of this global crisis, forward-thinking companies and startups like Nutricia and Maeil Dairies are forming strategic collaborations and […]
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, […]