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L Catterton has announced the acquisition of Good Culture, a rapidly growing cottage cheese brand, in a deal valued at more than $500 million.

Benefitt, a new brand developed by Thailand-based beverage manufacturer Lactasoy, has launched what it says is Thailand’s 'first high-protein UHT milk', marking a notable expansion of the country’s ambient dairy and functional beverage segment.

Horizon Organic has launched a new line of refrigerated coffee creamers made with four USDA certified-organic ingredients: milk, cream, cane sugar and natural flavours.

Arla Foods has strengthened its UK leadership team with the appointment of Matthew Walker as head of its Foodservice business, aiming to accelerate growth across one of its key channels.

Dairy technology provider DairyCraftPro has introduced a new advanced yogurt processing software solution, designed to simplify and automate every stage of yogurt manufacturing.

Nestlé has recalled batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, across Europe and several other markets due to potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.

The new launch aims to meet the burgeoning demand for convenient snacking options, which is anticipated to expand by 6.7% over the next three years.

Arla Foods has entered the cottage cheese category with the launch of a new range, tapping into rising demand for high-protein and low-fat dairy products.

China has announced that it will impose provisional anti-subsidy duties of up to 42.7% on dairy products imported from the European Union, intensifying trade tensions widely viewed as retaliation for the EU’s tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles.

There have been a host of products that made us do a double-take over the course of this year, from the Magnum Ice Cream Company’s first product as its devolved entity (glow-in-the-dark ice lollies) to battery-flavoured crisps, 2025 has been full of incredible innovations.

Nexture has acquired Sipral Padana, an Italian company specialising in value-added semi-finished ingredients.

Savencia has signed a purchase agreement to acquire Quatá Alimentos, a well-established cheese and dairy products manufacturer in Brazil.