How Lactalis’ Protein Works deal sharpens its active nutrition focus
Lifestyle nutrition has become a major CPG bet – and dairy’s richest player just took a slice
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How dairy can seize its World Cup moment
With global audiences shifting to digital and wellness on the rise, is dairy ready to compete with Big Soda for World Cup visibility?
Which brands could Nestlé axe next?
Nestlé wants to become a leaner business. As it weighs its priorities, could brands like Coffee Mate and Carnation become dispensable?
Pioneers
Cottage cheese ice cream is here - and Smearcase wants the shelf
Cottage cheese isn’t just disrupting the fresh aisle – it’s scooping out its own niche in frozen, too
Danone bets on protein coffee to shake up RTD nutrition
As the company expands its ambient protein shakes range in North America, it quietly backs an emerging category. Would consumers respond?
Why coffee is make-or-break for alt dairy
To appeal to coffee aficionados, alt dairy brands must prove barista-level functionality, compete on taste and flavour innovation, and look beyond sustainability
How RTD is unlocking new opportunities in dairy
From cold coffee to protein shakes, ready-to-drink is emerging as a winning format for dairy brands
Danone walks away from Lifeway with $67.4m stake sale
The two companies are drawing a line under a long-running and fractious relationship
Beyond protein: Why wellness platforms are the real deal
Protein remains big business, but with functional trends evolving at pace, it’s time to think bigger
Why Danone invests millions in regenerative agriculture
Danone has made regenerative agriculture a central pillar in its sustainability strategy. What value does it bring?