Lactalis Acquires Saputo’s UK Dairy Business for $1.34B
France’s dairy giant Lactalis has agreed to acquire Saputo’s British dairy business for £988 million ($1.34 billion), marking another major consolidation move in the global dairy industry. The transaction strengthens Lactalis’ position in the UK market and adds to its broader international expansion strategy. The deal, announced on 14 August 2026, involves Canadian dairy company…
Leprino Pushes Next-Gen Dairy Protein Innovation
Leprino Nutrition, the specialty ingredient division of Leprino Foods, is positioning dairy proteins as high-performance functional ingredients for mainstream food and beverage applications, reflecting a shift in the protein market from simply increasing protein content to delivering superior taste, texture, stability, and processing performance. The company unveiled its latest portfolio at IFT FIRST 2026 in…
Yili Calls for New Global Dairy Ecosystem
China’s Yili Group, Asia’s largest dairy company, has called for the creation of a new global dairy ecosystem centred on innovation, digital intelligence and sustainability, urging greater international collaboration to shape the future of the dairy industry. Speaking at the World Dairy Conference, Yili Chairman and President Pan Gang said that “prosperity is not a…
US Dairy Rides Protein Craze to New Growth
The US dairy industry is witnessing strong growth as surging consumer demand for protein transforms whey from a low-value byproduct into one of the sector’s most profitable products. The trend, driven by health-conscious consumers, fitness enthusiasts and the widespread use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications, has significantly increased demand for whey protein, creating new revenue opportunities…
NDDB Trains African Scientists in Dairy Biotechnology
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is conducting a three-week international training programme on Ovum Pick-Up (OPU), In Vitro Embryo Production (IVEP) and Embryo Transfer (ET) technologies for scientists from Botswana and Burundi, reinforcing India’s growing role in global dairy capacity building. The programme, running from July 20 to August 2026, is being organised under…
Hohhot Earns ‘World Dairy Capital’ Title
China’s Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has been officially awarded the title of “World Dairy Capital” by the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) during the 2026 World Dairy Industry Conference. The recognition builds on the city’s earlier achievements as “Dairy Capital of China” (2005) and “World Capital of Dairy…
UK Dairy Processors Raise Farmgate Milk Prices
Three major UK dairy processors—Arla, Müller and First Milk—have announced increases in the prices they pay farmers, offering improved returns amid stabilising global dairy market conditions. Arla will increase its conventional UK headline milk price by 0.88 pence per litre (ppl) to 38.15ppl from August 2026, while Müller will raise its price for qualifying suppliers…
Protein Craze May Raise Infant Formula Costs
The global “proteinmaxxing” trend—where consumers deliberately increase protein intake for health and fitness—could push infant formula prices higher as demand for whey protein continues to surge, industry experts have warned. The popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss medicines, which encourage users to consume more protein to preserve muscle mass, has further accelerated demand for whey protein concentrates…
India Retains Global Lead in Milk Production
India has reaffirmed its position as the world’s largest milk producer, with milk output continuing to rise despite global supply challenges, reinforcing the country’s leadership in the global dairy sector. According to industry estimates, India’s milk production growth remains supported by expanding herd productivity, rising domestic demand and continued investment in the dairy value chain….
U.S. Dairy Exports Outpace Whole Milk Demand
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) has highlighted that while the return of whole and 2% milk to U.S. school meal programmes is expected to boost domestic dairy demand, the industry’s long-term growth increasingly depends on expanding global trade. According to NMPF, the reintroduction of whole milk in schools could generate additional demand equivalent to…