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Analysis & FeaturesThe weight-loss boom reshaping the dairy sector
For GLP-1 users with smaller appetites, every calorie counts – and dairy is caught in the crossroads of functionality and indulgence
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Category ReportHow liquid milk is working to be more innovative
Higher average prices have buoyed liquid milk’s balance sheet. However, demand hasn’t kept pace.
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InterviewsRobert Graham on leading the dairy protein boom
Graham’s the Family Dairy has gone from a small local operation to an innovative player at the forefront of the protein boom. What’s next?
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Analysis & FeaturesCheese expert Tanny Gill on building up the industry’s knowledge
“We tend to misunderstand British provenance and history”
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Category ReportIt’s all Greek: the natural yoghurt that’s booming
Whether it’s whipped into marinades, frozen into ‘bark’ or eaten by gym-goers as an alternative to ultra-processed protein snacks, yoghurt is having a moment
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Category ReportCan dairy drinks still hit the sweet spot after the sugar tax?
Things seem pretty sweet in dairy drinks. But they are about to be hit by a regulatory change that could leave a sour taste in the mouths of many. How are brands preparing?
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Analysis & FeaturesFair dealing rules: are they working?
Farmers have long faced an imbalance when it comes to negotiations with processors. Will new regulations help them to fight their corners better?
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Category ReportHow can ice cream keep its cool whatever the weather?
As summers get hotter, what are retailers and suppliers doing to broaden ice cream’s appeal?
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Category ReportHow cottage cheese is inspiring British suppliers
Who’s most likely to grab a big wedge of British cheese sales in the coming year? And how?
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Analysis & FeaturesThe retailers putting artisanal cheese in the picture
Cheesemongers are encouraging consumers to look beyond cheddar by fostering close relationships and offering unique experiences
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Analysis & FeaturesDTC dairy still delivers in the post-Covid era
Post pandemic, direct-to-consumer orders are broadening – and dairy businesses are making the most of it
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Category ReportPremium lines drive block butter’s success
There’s a new style of parenting on the rise. It’s called being a butter mum
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Promotional VideosKey trends driving dairy growth in 2026
Dairy is entering a new phase of growth as shopper needs and occasions evolve. So where are the biggest opportunities for the category?
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Comment & OpinionDespite uncertainties, the UK’s dairy sector has plenty to be positive about
Investors clearly have a good reason for putting their money behind dairy
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Category ReportA simple aim: Dairymen yoghurt category report 2025
Shoppers are increasingly spooked by long, complicated ingredient lists. So, yoghurt suppliers are going clean label
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Category ReportSpread too thin? Dairymen butter & spreads category report 2025
Increasing labour costs, squeezed milk supplies and increasing demand are all pushing up the price of butter to melting point
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Category ReportFull-fat indulgence: Dairymen milk category report 2025
Demand for creamier, full-fat milk is soaring as dietary advice turns in its favour and shoppers shun processed food & drink
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Category ReportThe real big cheese: Dairymen continental cheese category report 2025
Continental cheeses like parmesan are booming. But the threat of food fraud looms – and suppliers are working hard to wipe it out
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Category ReportBlue bounces back: Dairymen British cheese category report 2025
As cheddar sales drop, British blue has benefited from a hunger for flavour, heritage and authenticity among younger shoppers
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Analysis & FeaturesMeet the local ice cream innovators causing a stir
As more Brits opt for summer holidays on home shores, local ice cream specialists are responding with imaginative flavours, innovation and passion