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Butter prices face ongoing pressure as milk is increasingly channelled into cheese and whey. Protein demand and higher margins are reshaping dairy markets - leaving butter more volatile despite a recent rebound.

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🍨 Premium ice cream wasn’t enough: now comes super‑premium
Higher butterfat, less air and real ingredients are redefining indulgence as brands push beyond premium into a new tier.
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🧈🧀 GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping diets - but high‑fat dairy isn’t disappearing
Butter, cheese and ice cream face pressure as GLP‑1 use rises.
But premiumisation, innovation and “permissible indulgence” could keep these categories resilient.
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Is fibre the next protein? Danone weighs in...
As gut health moves mainstream, fibre is emerging as functional food’s fastest‑rising nutrient - reshaping labels, claims and innovation strategies.
Full story: https://t.co/9QqG2dE11F

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Can a contaminated infant formula ingredient be made safe again?
After the cereulide crisis, a Swiss refiner is close to a breakthrough that could reshape ingredient risk management.
Full story: https://t.co/lt5PB0vZL1

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🧀 How Bel defied global snacking headwinds
While rivals struggle with weak consumer sentiment, Bel is leaning into healthy snacking - with new formats, flavours and capacity expansions paying off.
What’s behind the strategy?
👉 Full analysis: https://t.co/fQepTEHCoo

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Ultrafiltered dairy is entering its next growth phase. Protein demand, GLP‑1 diets and premiumisation are reshaping the category - and in the US, fairlife no longer has the space to itself.
What’s next for ultrafiltered milk, yogurt and beyond?
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🔍 Danone & Mead Johnson: will a deal finally happen?
With Reckitt under pressure to divest and Danone flush with cash, speculation is back. But litigation risk, valuation and timing could make or break the deal.
👉 Our analysis: https://t.co/WsxXNxYDoY

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Butter prices have fallen sharply year on year: but the pain (and gain) isn’t shared evenly.
While bakers and big industrial buyers are locking in lower prices, farmers and processors are feeling the squeeze as high milk output weighs on returns.
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Collagen is moving far beyond beauty - and into mainstream functional food and drink. Lactalis has entered the space with a first‑of‑its��kind milk in Spain enriched with native type II collagen, formulated for joint support at a clinically backed low dose. https://t.co/7DBQtoJWhI

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Nestlé and Danone are navigating the fallout from the recent infant formula recalls - but both say the long‑term impact on earnings and brand equity should be limited. https://t.co/EvgxFgXnUM

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Danone beat expectations in FY25 even if North America continues to drag. With leadership changes underway and 2026 guidance reaffirmed, Danone sees room for recovery in NorthAm - but the real growth engine is its health‑focused portfolio.

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Nestlé is reshaping its portfolio - and ice cream is the latest category on the move. The move mirrors Unilever’s step to carve out its ice cream operations, highlighting how even high‑growth categories can be and better suited to specialist structures. https://t.co/HwvAE9TT0U

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Health‑positioned dairy is booming: but consumer trust isn’t keeping pace. Research shows that bold promises - especially those that blend indulgence with wellness - often feel “too good to be true.” https://t.co/h311JpiOCv

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Arla posted record revenue in 2025 and its ingredients and protein business was the real engine behind the surge. Arla’s whey and high‑value protein ingredients delivered more than 40% growth, strengthened by the integration of Volac’s whey operations.
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Dairy processors are increasingly upcycling liquid whey into premium streams like proteins, permeates and mineral fractions using membrane filtration. This shift not only unlocks new opportunities.
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Functional dairy is being reshaped by new ingredient innovation: plant sterols, bioactive proteins, next‑gen probiotics, prebiotic fibre, and collagen are all moving into the spotlight. The opportunity for manufacturers? Only getting bigger. https://t.co/OfjgBh5WgE

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In 2026, Danone is setting its sights on a transformative strategy to lead the way in the food and beverage industry. We delve into its priorities: https://t.co/mrlQmmZHbk

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Saputo's strategic focus on enhancing operational efficiency has significantly contributed to both profit and growth in the fiscal year 2026. https://t.co/JDLTAzFxQ1

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Arla Foods achieved remarkable success in 2025, driven by a surge in demand for ingredients and protein. The company's strategic focus on these areas allowed it to set new records, reflecting the growing consumer interest in healthy and protein-rich diets. https://t.co/TBm6rlyzJo