dairy alternatives

A more diverse dairy

IFE 2022, the International Food & Drink Event held last week in London, reminded those of us in the dairy industry that while animal milks continue to predominate in the market, the rise of dairy alternatives is a firm factor in today’s shopping trolley.

Business & trade, Sustainability

The price of peas

Pea protein is cheap and has a global supply chain. We can all agree on that. However, it might not be as good for people to drink as a replacement for dairy milk, as the multinational companies that are promoting it claim.

Dairy science, Ingredients

Saputo announces two new strategic acquisitions

Saputo Inc has announced two strategic acquisitions in each of the dairy alternatives and value-added ingredients segments, representing a combined investment of approximately CDN$187 million.

Business & trade, Ingredients

Dairy stays on top for German consumers

In a survey conducted on behalf of Tüv Süd, over half of the consumers surveyed said they do not consume any plant-based alternatives to milk and dairy products.

End products, Ingredients

Nestlé develops more plant-based dairy products

The development of plant-based dairy alternatives takes place at a number of Nestlé’s R&D centers including in Konolfingen, Switzerland, where dairy and protein experts create products with dairy-equivalent creamy mouthfeel and flavour.

End products

Cow milk versus alternative drinks

One of the things I’ve been saying for years is that soya drinks are not an eco-friendly alternative to cow milk, and it seems the Times of London agrees with me. A new study published in the paper notes that more harm may be done to the rainforests of Brazil because it is being cleared to grow soya beans.

Dairy processing, Sustainability