The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Turnbull will report directly to Zhiqiang Li, Director of the Yili Oceania business division. The appointment signals a strategic move to unify leadership across Yili's diverse New Zealand portfolio, which spans ingredients, consumer brands, and foodservice.

The opening comes as the company confirms it closed 2025 with a turnover of €200 million, a milestone that underscores the solidity of its business model amidst growing global demand for high-quality hard cheeses.

The launch is a direct response to the continued category growth driven by consumer demand for convenient, protein-rich snacking options that support active lifestyles.

This expansion is a key component of Fonterra’s committed capital investment plan, which allocates up to $1 billion over the next three to four years towards projects that drive operational efficiency and generate value-added growth.

This latest injection brings the company’s total funding to over £60 million, solidifying its status as a significant player in the rapidly scaling circular economy sector.

Arla Foods, in collaboration with the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, has issued an urgent call - labour and skills crisis within the UK agricultural and horticultural sectors.

Family-owned cheese leader Sargento has announced a dual product launch designed to reinvigorate the natural cheese category with bold textures and high-heat profiles.

French dairy and plant-based giant Danone has announced a strategic expansion of its Alpro brand, entering the fast-growing meal replacement beverage sector with the launch of Alpro Meal to Go.