Why is Saputo saying farewell to UK dairy?
Earlier this year, Saputo announced it had agreed to sell its UK dairy operations to Lactalis, leaving behind one of Europe’s largest markets.
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Yakult appoints former Unilever exec as new UK & Ireland sales lead
Japanese probiotics firm Yakult has appointed a new national sales manager for its UK and Ireland operations.
Arla to pump €63M into high-protein dairy production
Arla Foods is planning to invest more than €63 million to expand production of two of its best-selling products.
Danone voluntarily reports UK average NPM score to spotlight health focus
French dairy giant Danone has revealed it will start voluntarily reporting its average UK Nutrient Profiling Model (NPM) score to highlight its commitment to health.
Irish buffalo cheese firm issues urgent recall due to Listeria
An Irish manufacturer of buffalo cheese has recalled two products following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
Arctic Coffee owner sees hit to revenue after tough year for dairy sector
Arctic Coffee and Pro Mlk owner Crediton Dairy has reported lower profits amid difficult market conditions.
Saputo sells UK dairy division to Lactalis
Canadian dairy giant Saputo has agreed to sell its UK dairy operations to French rival Lactalis in a landmark deal.
Gut health made Yakult famous. Now it must prove it can stay relevant
Yakult helped to create the gut-health category, but it faces stiff competition in an ever-crowded functional market.
Danone credits “health-focused portfolio” for solid H1 results
French dairy giant Danone has posted creditable H1 results amid ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global markets.
Danone doubles down on Argentina as rivals retreat from dairy
Danone and Arcor have completed a major dairy joint venture in Argentina, strengthening their position in a market where competitors are scaling back or facing financial challenges
New Ehrmann Cornish Dairy CEO eyes major growth
The dairy producer has appointed a new chief executive who has his sights set on becoming ‘one of the top three dairy companies in the UK’.
Arla Foods pumps £30M into new production line
Dairy giant Arla Foods is making a major new investment in one of its Swedish sites in response to skyr’s growing popularity.
Dairy firm pulls milk due to presence of veterinary medicines
A Scottish dairy firm has withdrawn one of its milk products due to the possible presence of veterinary medicines, including antibiotics.
Coca-Cola-owned dairy firm forced to shut down production due to cyber attack
A dairy firm owned by the Coca‑Cola Company has been forced to shut down its operations after a cyber attack.
M&S withdraws cheese product over listeria risk
M&S Food has pulled a cheese product from its shelves due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Nutri-Score in the dock: Why Lactalis is taking it to court
The front-of-pack labelling scheme is facing a legal challenge over its algorithm changes
New Yakult UK&I MD on capitalising gut health boom
Yakult’s new UK & Ireland managing director Shinji Yamaguchi takes over on the cusp of the gut health boom.
Danone to acquire Made Group
The French company aims to boost APAC expansion with major new acquisition
Cheese products recalled because of listeria contamination
A cheese producer is recalling two of its products after listeria contamination was identified.
Danone takes US rival to court over ‘deceptive’ protein claims
French dairy giant Danone has filed a lawsuit against US yoghurt rival Chobani over “deceptive” high-protein claims.
Valio names Annikka Hurme’s successor as CEO
Finnish dairy giant Valio has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO), following Annikka Hurme’s decision to retire.
Ornua Dairy Ingredients appoints industry veteran as MD
Irish dairy co-operative Ornua has bolstered its top-level operations with two new senior appointments.
Exodus: UK dairy farm numbers fall to record low
UK dairy farm numbers have fallen to below 7,000 for the first time, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
Global dairy giant calls on Downing Street to close hidden nutrition gap
One of the world’s largest dairy firms is calling on the UK government to help close the nation’s growing ‘nutrition gap’.
EU greenlights Arla and DMK Group merger
Two of Europe’s largest dairy firms say that they have now been given the green light to press forward with their planned merger.
Is the Magnum Ice Cream Company ready to thrive?
Recent chatter about private equity interest has brought the company’s performance into focus
Arla Foods snaps up historic Australian cottage cheese firm
Arla Foods has bought out a leading Australian cottage cheese brand, strengthening its presence in the country.
Irish dairy firm recalls baby snack over mould fears
Organic dairy manufacturer Glenisk has issued an international recall of several of its baby fromage frais products.
Cornish dairy producer invests £6M into cottage cheese site
Rodda’s has announced a £6 million investment into a new ‘state-of-the-art’ cottage cheese facility at its Scorrier site as demand for the commodity continues.
Danone walks away from Lifeway with $67.4m stake sale
The two companies are drawing a line under a long-running and fractious relationship
Kerry Dairy Ireland reveals new brand identity ahead of £260M investment
Irish manufacturing powerhouse Kerry Dairy Ireland is set to become ‘Kinisla’ as it unveils a new corporate identity.
FrieslandCampina to invest over €90M into protein
The dairy giant has announced a major investment programme to accelerate growth in whey proteins.
How Mondelēz is using UK innovation and partnerships to drive its ESG strategy
Confectionery and snacking giant Mondelēz International has said that the UK and Ireland are at the forefront of its sustainability innovation efforts.
Kerry expands Ireland facility for lactose free dairy growth
Kerry has expanded its biotechnology manufacturing hub facility in Ireland, as it looks to support the next phase of growth in lactose free and reduced sugar dairy.
Fonterra names new CEO
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra Co-operative Group has appointed Richard Allen as its new chief executive officer.
Scottish organic dairy kickstarts expansion drive
An Ayrshire dairy has partnered with three farms across northern Scotland as part of a ‘landmark expansion’ to meet growing demand for organic natural milk.
Danone is reportedly eyeing up Reckitt’s Mead Johnson
According to various reports, French food and drink giant Danone is trying to buy infant nutrition specialist Mead Johnson from British rival Reckitt.
Arla to invest €300M into new Swedish cheese site
Arla Foods has announced its largest-ever investment into a new Swedish cheese dairy, committing approximately €300 million and opening up new jobs in the area.
Arla reports £361.9M profit amid ‘record’ year for milk intake
Danish-Swedish dairy co-operative Arla Foods has seen a strong performance in FY 2025, posting £13.2 billion in revenue.
National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet an Arla Foods apprentice
As part of a week-long series, Food Manufacture is profiling a handful of apprentices working in F&B. In our fourth instalment, meet Alicia Reed, a liquid process area specialist at Arla Foods Taw Valley Creamery.
Ornua Foods names new MD for UK & Europe
Irish dairy giant Ornua Foods has appointed Patrick Blake as its new managing director for UK and Europe.
Mö Foods wins mammoth £2.1 million funding for oat-based cheese production
Finnish food firm Mö Foods has secured £2.1 million in funding led by Nordic Foodtech VC to scale up production.
Müller Skelmersdale upgrades threaten up to 90 roles
The dairy giant has set out the next phase of its West Lancashire facility - whilst new vacancies will be created, proposals could put other roles at risk of redundancy.
Lactalis launches spreadable truffle brie with aims to become festive fav
Président owner Lactalis UK & Ireland is hoping to capitalise on the increasing festive popularity of French soft cheeses to launch Président Spreadable Creamy Brie with Truffle.
Shaken Udder founders exit as Idilia takes control
The premium and fast-growing milkshake brand, Shaken Udder Group Limited, has been snapped up by Spanish food company, Idilia, for an undisclosed sum.
Danone supports farmers with new Milk Academy
Danone has launched the Danone Milk Academy, a programme designed to build the resilience and long-term viability of dairy farming worldwide.
Arla Lockerbie celebrates 50th birthday with £144M investment
The dairy firm has made major upgrades to its cheddar facilities and is adding a UHT and lacto-free Centre of Excellence, alongside a new anaerobic digestion plant at its Scottish site in Lockerbie.
Egypt opts not to impose halal certification requirement on dairy imports
Egypt has decided not to impose a proposed trade barrier requiring halal certification on all dairy imports.
First Milk appoints ex-Samworth Brothers CEO
First Milk has named Hugo Mahoney as its chairman designate, as predecessor Chris Thomas steps down after three full terms.
Iceland commits to selling only cage-free eggs by June 2027
Iceland has committed to transitioning to cage-free eggs across its supply chain by June 2027, just two months after dropping its initial commitment.