Dairy & Alternatives
Commercial intelligence for the Dairy & Alternatives category. Latest news, outlooks across countries, top brands, vendors active in the space, and opinion pieces from senior practitioners.
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Alt dairy startup Aux Labs builds ingredients to fit existing factories
Canadian precision fermentation company raises $4 million by designing casein to work in breweries instead of building bespoke plants.
FoodNavigator · 2d ago - M&A
Amadori buys plant-based unit from Granarolo
Italian poultry producer Amadori acquires Unconventional brand and plant to expand protein portfolio and push into top three plant-based players.
Just Food · 2d ago - Consumer trends
Ten ingredients older consumers need most
As the global population ages, protein, B12, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids emerge as critical nutrients manufacturers must prioritize in product design and marketing.
FoodNavigator · 2d ago - Consumer trends
Cottage Cheese Sales Surge 19% as Category Reinvents
US sales topped $2 billion in 2025 as challenger brands and product innovation drive younger consumers to the classic dairy category.
FoodNavigator · 4d ago - Consumer trends
Iran conflict tests the limits of consumer spending power
Rising fuel costs and geopolitical tension are reshaping how shoppers define value, with food makers warning of permanent changes to discretionary spending.
ConfectioneryNews · 5d ago - M&A
Müller buys plant-based firm Berief in dairy shift
The German dairy giant adds tofu and alternative milk production to complement vegan yogurts already in its portfolio.
Just Food · 5d ago - Pricing
Whey protein shortage pushes prices to historic highs
A surge in consumer demand for protein-fortified products has created supply bottlenecks and cost pressures for food and beverage makers.
Food Dive · 6d ago - Consumer trends
Most Americans Baffled by New Food Pyramid
Nearly half of US consumers heard about the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines in the first three weeks, but most misunderstood what the inverted pyramid recommends.
Food Business News · 6d ago
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