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Yakult Honsha has established a new European research and development centre in the Netherlands, strengthening its global innovation network.

New Zealand dairy group Synlait Milk has agreed to sell its North Island operations to the local unit of US healthcare company Abbott Laboratories.

UK-based Yeo Valley Organic has launched a new flavour in its popular Kefir range: Madagascan Vanilla.

Dairy giant Danone has inaugurated its OneBiome Laboratory in Paris, France, strengthening the company’s position in microbiome science and nutrition-driven health innovation.

The English Cheesecake Company has unveiled its latest dessert flavour, Banoffee Pie Cheesecake, a product designed to merge two beloved British classics.

Zack Cunningham, head of category and commercial planning (dairy), explores how innovation, health trends and evolving routines are reshaping yogurt’s role across every life stage.

Bel Group’s Babybel cheese brand has introduced Mini Babybel Hellfire in the UK, a spicy dairy-free snack launched in partnership with television series Stranger Things.

Magnum Ice Cream Company has entered into a partnership with Chilean start-up NotCo to leverage the company's cutting-edge AI platform, Giuseppe.

Dutch start-up Time-Travelling Milkman has secured €2 million to accelerate the commercialisation of its Oleocream solution, designed to enhance creaminess in plant-based and hybrid dairy products.

Tate & Lyle has unveiled its proprietary formulation tool, Tate & Lyle Sensation, in the Asia-Pacific region.

Yoplait has made an entry into the kids’ yogurt market with the launch of Petits Filous Natural, the first-ever natural unsweetened yogurt specifically designed for children.

Canadian ice cream maker Chapman’s has invested more than $145 million into its manufacturing operations in Ontario, Canada.