Protein and creamers hold back Danone in Q3
Danone is struggling to meet demand for high-protein yogurt while coffee creamers continue to be a drag on performance in North America
Dairy drinks
Chobani hits back at Danone in trademark infringement case
Danone is ‘weaponizing’ the law to hurt Chobani’s ‘superior’ position in RTD coffee, according to a motion to dismiss filed by La Colombe’s owner
The ‘proteinification’ of everything
Once just a bottle shaker staple, protein is taking on new forms and finding its way into everything from soda to chips to macaroni and cheese.
How Danone pivoted to influencers for Activia’s brand makeover
Despite being a market-leading brand, Activia has been missing the mark with Gen Z. Danone’s marketing VP tells us how the firm is making biotics buzzworthy for a new generation of consumers
How plant-based drinks can meet coffee baristas’ innovation needs
Good taste and functionality are no longer optional: so how are café professionals’ evolving needs pushing the envelope in plant-based drinks?
Dairy alternatives: Boom or bust for the market?
Alt dairy has seen better days as consumers have pulled back from the category. But in every challenge lies an opportunity, industry insiders say
Danone’s Lifeway acquisition collapses
As talks between the two parties fall through, one question looms large: will Julie Smolyansky’s leadership survive?
Sustainable September
Industry first: Cow-free drink and cheese to launch in Israel retail
Made with ImaginDairy’s precision fermentation-derived BLG protein, the range will comprise a cream cheese alternative and a beverage
Sustainable September
From cartons to cars: Finding new avenues for used packaging
Fiat now incorporates recycled materials from used cartons into its vehicles. How much potential do cross-industry collaborations like this have?
How to get the most out of Drinktec 2025: Explore the latest in AI, innovation and technology
Drinktec’s executive director sits down with BeverageDaily and tells us what he’s looking forward to at this year’s show - and his top tips for getting the most out of the event
The latest tech in the sugar reduction toolkit
From honey truffle protein to sugar separation solutions: advances in technology sweeten the deal for beverage reformulation
How could sugar tax shake-up reshape the UK beverage market?
The UK is considering extending its soda tax to more beverages, including milk-based drinks. How big an impact would this have?
Third time lucky? Danone, Lifeway in fresh acquisition talks
After twice failing to reach an agreement, Danone and Lifeway Foods are talking again - but is a deal in sight?
What’s brewing in the US coffee creamer space?
Refrigerated coffee creamers are a thriving category fueled by consumer appetite for barista-style drinks. Here’s what’s driving innovation
Taste, texture and design: Can plant-based milks live up to latte expectations?
From swirling hearts to elegant tulips, latte art is an important part of the coffee experience. A new wave of barista milks are creating masterpieces
Danone-owned Kate Farms shakes up high-protein space with GLP-1 drinks
The company’s new range promises to elevate nutritional support for consumers on weight management medications
IFT First: New tech and innovations to look out for at the food science expo
Ready for the new world of GLP-1 food and drink? Want to keep up to speed with the latest in functional and plant-based ingredients, alternative proteins, sugar reduction tech and much more? Here are some of the innovations set to star at the global food...
Oatly bets on coffee and science to fuel plant-based milk’s comeback
Oatly defends processed food, doubles down on coffee and pushes for the next wave of plant-based milk growth
Big investments in beverage manufacturing and R&D: Heineken, Danone and more
Where do beverage giants see opportunities in the coming years - and what are they investing in as they plan out future growth?
Dairy Innovation
Ultra-filtered milk is redefining dairy: Inside the strategies of Quest, Nurri and Pioneer Pastures
As consumers demand more protein, less sugar, and better nutrition from their beverages, three disruptive brands are using ultra-filtration to reinvent milk – and reshape the dairy aisle
Tetra Pak and other majors join manufacturing alliance
The newly formed FMTE aims to influence policy and boost R&D in food manufacturing
From beer to milk: Asahi ventures into dairy alternatives with Like Milk
The move signifies the blurring of the lines between alt dairy beverages and the growing alcohol moderation trend in APAC
Danone’s Oikos expands into $7bn ambient protein shakes market
The move creates a new aisle presence for Oikos, traditionally known for its high-protein yogurts
Flavoured alt milks drive sector growth
Plant-based milks get a flavourful makeover as rising consumer interest in dairy alternatives fuels innovation
UK set to extend sugar tax to milk-based drinks
The UK plans to lower the threshold the sugar tax kicks in at: as well as extend it to milk-based drinks and their plant-based counterparts
High-protein sales propel Danone as coffee creamers struggle
Danone’s Q1 2025 results matched expectations thanks to growth in functional dairy and plant-based, infant and medical nutrition, but softness in coffee creamers raised eyebrows
From Danone to Müller: Why kefir is a big pull for big brands
From an obscure ethnic beverage to a global dairy megatrend, kefir is attracting big-brand interest and a growing consumer base
Müller acquires Biotiful in functional dairy push
The dairy major has snapped up the top-selling British kefir brand in a bid to enter the functional dairy space
Microgreens make for tastier, healthier functional dairy beverages
The tiny antioxidant-packed plants can enhance both the nutritional profile and general desirability of beverages, new research suggests
How Nestlé & Danone stir up the billion-dollar coffee creamer space
From cold foam creamers to Super Bowl ads, the two category majors are in close competition. How are they innovating – and where’s the US coffee creamer category at?
How Coca-Cola creates billion dollar brands
The Coca-Cola Company now boasts 30 billion-dollar brands: from classics such as Coca-Cola and Sprite to newer winners like Smartwater, Fairlife and Fuze Tea. How does it create billion dollar brands?
Organic Valley’s oat-based creamer leverages its existing farmer partnerships
The dairy milk producer expands into the plant-based category by leaning on its partnerships with organic family farms
Lactalis, Tetra Pak share industry-first packaging innovation
The partnership has yielded a first of its kind sustainable beverage carton, but a myriad of industry-wide challenges continue to overshadow progress in the sector
Can Nestlé’s new protein drink rival the soaring demand for weight-loss drugs?
The food and beverage giant is once again addressing the growing popularity of weight-loss drugs with a protein shot designed to curb appetite. But can it hold its own in the booming market for targeted health-focused solutions?
FrieslandCampina Ingredients invests in health
FrieslandCampina Ingredients aims to fuel the current consumer demand for health through proteins and prebiotics.
Should dairy drinks and RTD coffee be included in soda taxes?
The UK government is considering extending its Soft Drinks Industry Levy to milk-based drinks and plant-based alternatives: putting milkshakes and RTD coffee in the firing line. Will this move go ahead - and could other governments consider doing the same?
Lifeway Foods rejects Danone’s ‘opportunistic proposal’, adopts ‘poison pill’ plan
The kefir maker’s board of directors has adopted a shareholder rights plan in a bid to avoid a hostile takeover.
Can functional dairy beverages thrive on the ‘dusty shelf’?
Products such as probiotic-enriched milk can now be stored outside the fridge thanks to food technology and packaging innovations. But would consumers buy into the emerging category?
Functional formulations with upcycled acid whey
Acid whey is typically discarded as a waste product from yogurt and cottage cheese production; but it could be better utilized as an ingredient in functional foods and beverages.
Valio spinoff Oddlygood acquires UK alt milk brand Rude Health
The deal is for an undisclosed sum and will not result in immediate changes to product offerings.
Researchers uncover the ancient origins of kefir
Analyzing DNA remnants of Bronze-Age kefir cheese, Chinese researchers discovered how kefir strains have evolved and the likely route of kefir into Europe.
Danone explores kefir’s untapped potential with new Activia range
Danone has launched its first kefir range in the UK as the company aims to tackle consumer scepticism and raise awareness of the fermented dairy product’s health benefits.
A twist in the tea: Yili seeks to capture new consumer base with twist-top RTD range
China dairy giant Yili has ventured into the ready-to-drink (RTD) tea segment with an entirely new product concept dubbed the ‘instant brewed tea’ under its INIKIN brand as it looks to capture a new base of local consumers.
Volume growth propels Danone's H1 2024 results
The French food and beverage major said its categories were growing 'faster' than the industry average in volume terms as it posted increased like-for-like sales in H1.
Yili explores microencapsulation for new range of fortified shelf-stable products
The Chinese dairy major will leverage microencapsulation in order to fortify products such as heat-treated dairy beverages, providing additional health benefits to consumers.
Cheese lovers, would you try Cheese Tea?
Tea brand Heytea has landed in Paris, France with the aim to entice the cheese-loving nation with its Cheese Tea in the build-up to the Summer Olympics.
Arla Foods pairs with Mondelēz in first confectionery brand partnership
The collaboration with the confectionery giant will create ‘a unique and enticing proposition for consumers’, says the dairy co-operative as it hints: this is just the beginning.
In soy we trust: Yeo’s, NutriSoy look to boost Singapore soya milk popularity with fortification innovations
Singapore beverage giants Yeo’s and F&N’s NutriSoy have both launched new fortified soya milk innovations in a bid to tap on surging consumer health trends.
'In need of improvement': What's next for flavored milk and yogurt in US schools?
There will be less sugar and salt in US school meals but low-fat and fat-free flavored milks will continue to be offered after the USDA decided to stick with the current requirement.
Oat milk brand YOOK banks on ‘superior’ taste and texture to propel expansion into Asia and Middle East
Estonian oat milk brand YOOK is looking to capitalise on the pureness, nutritional value and “superior” taste of its products to break into the Asian and Middle Eastern markets.