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Empieza la cuenta atrás para que los bares digan "adiós" a las monodosis de salsas, mermeladas y leche

- El motivo es que el próximo 12 de agosto entra en vigor la el reglamento 2025/40 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo del 19 de diciembre de 2024 sobre envases y residuos con el que se busca...

Kraft Heinz hikes marketing spend 37% as turnaround takes shape

12/05/2026 - The CPG giant highlighted innovations like its new protein-packed Kraft Mac & Cheese and a five-year sponsorship deal with the NFL. 

Chilean Court Lets NotMilk Keep Its Name, But Hands Big Dairy A Win Too

12/05/2026

Plant-based shift: Netherlands updates national food pyramid

12/05/2026 - The Dutch nutrition authority has updated the country's food pyramid, rebalancing animal and plant-based consumption to align with government updates to dietary guidelines. This month, the...

Will the next wave of alt dairy be built backwards?

11/05/2026 - Animal-free dairy is entering a reset phase, with one startup abandoning the “build first, scale later” approach in favor of designing products around existing infrastructure, cost constraints...

Horizon Organic plays down impact of multi-state milk recall

11/05/2026 - Horizon Organic has recalled two lots of shelf-stable chocolate milk after a faulty seal raised spoilage concerns, but says most product was destroyed before retail sale and shelf availability will...

Danone to close plant-based dairy facility in New Jersey

11/05/2026 - The Silk and So Delicious manufacturer said 114 workers will be laid off and production will be reassigned to other U.S. facilities.

Leftovers: Chef Boyardee brings sizzle to skillets | Buldak heats up macaroni and cheese

08/05/2026 - The budget-friendly meals are the first in a slate of planned innovation under the brand's new owner, while "Breaking Bad" stars&*** mezcal brand Dos Hombres breaks into...

Functional food fortification: Agrana reveals evolving role of fruit preparations in dairy

05/05/2026 - Consumer demand for functional food fortification continues to grow. Protein-forward formats are driving innovation in yogurt and snacking dairy. At the same time, fiber enrichment, gut health,...

FrieslandCampina invests €90M to boost whey protein capacity and sustainability in the Netherlands

06/05/2026 - FrieslandCampina is investing over €90 million (~US$105.8 million) to advance its whey protein innovation and further optimize its ingredients production network in the Netherlands. Using...

German Dairy Major Müller Scoops Up Legacy Plant-Based Milk Player Berief Food

08/05/2026

Tasty Awards: Violife on Solving the ‘Tension Between Taste & Nutrition’ with Plant-Based Dairy

08/05/2026

Argentina reglamenta las cuotas del acuerdo UE-Mercosur

06/05/2026 - La Secretaría de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca del Ministerio de Economía de Argentina estableció, por medio de las Resoluciones N°50/2026 y N°53/2026, la...

¿Cuánto han pagado las principales industrias por la leche en marzo?

08/05/2026 - La cotización de la leche en el mercado comunitario prolonga su senda descendente en el arranque de 2026, acumulando una caída interanual superior al 19% según los últimos datos de EDF-ZuivelNL....

How cottage cheese reinvented itself

09/05/2026 - From snack pots to ice cream, cottage cheese is being reinvented through new formats, younger consumers and rising global demand.

Cottage cheese reboot drives rush to scale supply

09/05/2026 - A revival in cottage cheese is driving rapid sales growth and exposing supply limits, triggering new investment in UK production.

Why is plant-based dairy doing so better than plant-based meat?

07/05/2026 - Why does plant-based dairy perform better than plant-based meat? Plant-based dairy fits well into consumer's routines, being incorporated into existing formats. Furthermore, plant-based dairy is...

Great British Beef Week is a moment to celebrate the quality and resilience of the UK beef sector.It is also an opportunity to look outward – to ask how UK innovation can compete, collaborate and lead in global markets facing shared challenges around productivity, labour, animal health, welfare and sustainability.For the UK Agri Tech Centre, this is where our mission comes into focus: to prove solutions, build businesses and scale impact. Innovation alone is not enough. To deliver real change, technologies must be validated in real-world systems, connected to the right partners, and supported by clear, credible pathways to adoption and scale.This approach is brought to life through Twin Pastures: UK–Canada Livestock Innovation Exchange. Led by the UK Agri-Tech Centre in partnership with the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network (CAAIN), and supported by the UK overseas network in Canada, the programme brings together farmers, SMEs and leading research institutes to explore how UK-developed cattle technologies perform in one of the world’s most demanding production environments.The lessons learned now feed directly into our Global Growth Accelerator (GGA) programme, supporting UK businesses as they prepare to target the Canadian market. A shared challengeWhile the UK and Canadian beef sectors differ in scale, climate and production systems, the underlying challenges are strikingly similar:Maintaining animal health and welfare at scaleDetecting disease earlier and reducing antimicrobial relianceManaging labour shortages through automation and digital toolsImproving productivity while meeting rising sustainability expectationsUK beef innovation is particularly strong in AI, diagnostics, biosensing, robotics and data platforms. Canada, by contrast, offers large-scale commercial operations, world class smart farms and applied research testbeds that are ideal for validating agri-tech innovations beyond the UK context.Twin Pastures was designed to bring these strengths together, offering UK businesses structured exposure to different systems, operating conditions and decision-making environments. Twin Pastures: proving UK beef innovation in the real worldDelivered between September 2025 and March 2026, Twin Pastures was a bilateral exchange led by the UK Agri Tech Centre in partnership with CAAIN, funded by UK Government.UK participants included beef focused SMEs and applied researchers working across data platforms, diagnostics, sensing and robotics. Through visits to commercial feedlots, processors and applied research centres such as Olds College and Lakeland College, participants gained first hand exposure to the realities shaping technology adoption in Canada. From insight to commercial clarityFor Breedr, the livestock data platform, the programme provided clarity on how supply chain concentration, processor dynamics and integration with the US market shape data use and purchasing behaviour. This enabled the team to identify viable long term partnership models and refine its future market entry strategy.PneuMonitor, which develops technology to reduce calf pneumonia and antimicrobial use, used the exchange to rigorously test the relevance of its solution in Canadian beef systems. Exposure to outdoor cow–calf and feedlot operations highlighted where the product could be better aligned with producer needs, while also identifying opportunities in adjacent areas such as dairy systems and livestock transport. The programme delivered an honest, evidence based assessment of fit.For MI:RNA Diagnostics, the exchange strengthened research driven pathways rather than immediate commercial routes. The company deepened its relationship with Agriculture and Agri Food Canada and established new connections with researchers and industry stakeholders, supporting future collaboration on early disease detection and predictive diagnostics.Across the cohort, delegates returned with a sharper understanding of how scale, climate, labour availability and risk appetite shape commercial decisions – insights that directly inform product development, positioning and investment planning. From exploration to pilots: the Global Growth AcceleratorWhile Twin Pastures is designed to provide insight and validation, the UK Agri-Tech Centre also plays a wider role in supporting businesses to move from understanding to action.The Global Growth Accelerator (GGA) takes the knowledge and networks developed through Twin Pastures and translates them into structured, in country delivery – turning insight and validation into repeatable pathways to market. Through GGA, the UK Agri Tech Centre co creates pilot projects that validate UK developed solutions with real end users.Through GGA, we:Scope and prioritise key global market challenges and opportunitiesMap and build partnerships with influential stakeholders in target regionsCo design tailored pilot projects that prove market readiness, investment potential and export viabilityBy embedding UK businesses into local ecosystems, the GGA initiative helps to remove investment barriers and accelerates commercial opportunities, giving companies a low risk way to expand and demonstrate impact in global markets. Canada: the next focus marketBuilding directly on Twin Pastures, Canada will be the next focus market for the Global Growth Accelerator.The foundations are already in place: Aligned national priorities around automation, AI and predictive healthEstablished relationships with Canadian research and industry partnersStrong producer demand for practical, low risk, high impact solutionsFor UK beef innovators, this creates a unique opportunity to move beyond exploration and into validated deployment, supported by the UK Agri Tech Centre, trusted in market partners and proven pilot structures. Great British Beef Week and beyondGreat British Beef Week celebrates what the UK does best: high quality production backed by science, data and innovation. Programmes like Twin Pastures and GGA ensure that this capability does not stop at our borders.By helping businesses explore global markets, prove technologies in real world conditions and build trusted international partnerships, the UK Agri Tech Centre is delivering on its ambition to make the UK the best place in the world to start, grow and scale agri tech businesses.If you are developing beef or livestock technologies with global potential, now is the time to engage. Work with us to accelerate your global impact. Get in touch at [email protected].

24/04/2026 -

From industry insights to supporting businesses to develop cutting-edge innovation across AI, robotics and automation and CEA, to thought-provoking conversations at events, we share our must-read round-up to keep you ahead of what’s shaping the sector. Global Growth Accelerator – unlock international growthThe Global Growth Accelerator unlocks global market access for UK agri-tech companies by co-creating in-country pilot projects with real end users. Delivered in collaboration with Agnition Ventures and AgriTech New Zealand, the programme is designed to fast-track UK agri-tech ventures by validating technologies for dairy and livestock in New Zealand’s innovation-driven farming systems. If you’re an agri-tech business looking to scale internationally and operate in the following areas: Biosecurity, animal health and traceability Farm system productivity Climate volatility, drought and water security Environmental compliance and nutrient efficiency GGA can help you unlock your next phase of business growth. Regstrations close 10 April – don’t miss out! What it takes to turn innovation into impactTurning innovation into real on-farm impact takes more than a good idea, it relies on trust, practicality and a deep understanding of farming systems. During Growth Week, Dr Kaler Professor of Epidemiology and Precision Livestock Informatics at the University of Nottingham shared three challenges that continue to shape how agri-tech businesses succeed in the real world. Her insights underline why grounding innovation in real farming systems is so important, and why understanding farmers’ perspectives from the outset can make the difference between adoption and abandonment. Read more and watch the video Meet FASTA innovatorsThe first FASTA innovator cohort met at the Carbon Trust’s London office for a milestone moment, the official start of their FASTA journey. For many, it was the first opportunity to connect with fellow innovators and with leaders from retail, finance and agriculture who shape the realities of the agri‑food system. Each business in the cohort is addressing some of agriculture’s toughest challenges through next‑generation Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) technologies. From improving soil data accuracy to reducing emissions and strengthening supply‑chain traceability, these innovators are developing solutions designed to bring clarity, confidence and scalability to the sector. Together, they bring the creativity, ambition and practical solutions needed to accelerate progress. In the months ahead, the cohort will refine and scale their technologies with hands‑on support, access to facilities and expert guidance from the UK Agri‑Tech Centre, the Carbon Trust and FASTA partners. Meet the cohort What does ‘fit for farms’ really mean?Agri-tech only succeeds when it’s reliable, affordable and genuinely helpful on farm. We sat down with Somerset farmers Rob Addicott and Jeremy Padfield, along with Dr Annie Rayner from FAI Farms, for an open conversation about what it truly takes to make agri-tech work in the field. Curious about what ‘fit for farm’ really means? Their answers were immediate and practical, grounded in relevance, reliability and a user-centred design. For agri-tech businesses, the message was clear – get on farm early, spend time with end-users and involve farmers from the beginning. Learn more about how to ensure your tech is fit for farms If you’re building something with real potential and want to make sure it works where it matters most, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch at [email protected].

31/03/2026 -

Mike Jones is the Dairy Technical Manager at the UK Agri-Tech Centre’s South West Dairy Development Centre (SWDDC) in Somerset and he is known for his passion of the industry, as well as his care and appreciation of dairy cows.His role is to manage the state-of-the-art facility in Shepton Mallet, where he welcomes visitors from all over the world who come to see the various innovations the UK Agri-Tech Centre has to offer by way of test, trial and demonstrate, as well as research and development. In addition to his work in the facility, Mike is also an active member of the South & Wiltshire Holstein Club where they host the Winter Herd Competition.This year, Mike and a representative from Steanbow Farm, who owns the cows at Beard Hill Dairy, attended the competition where they won the Best Milking Heifer trophy with their exceptional young cow, Willsbro Hullabaloo Aferyn 5222 (or “Hullabaloo”). Hullabaloo’s success this winter follows a strong show season last year, where she impressed judges to secure Reserve Champion at the Mid Somerset Show.According to Mike, Hullabaloo has become a firm favourite within the herd. He said: “She’s a standout heifer with tremendous style and promise. Hullabaloo calved in May last year and is currently projected to produce 11,500 litres at 4.2% butterfat and 3.0% protein, marking her as a high‑performing young cow with a bright future. She is due to calve again in June.”This latest win highlights both the genetic quality and the dedicated management at Steanbow Farm and Beard Hill Dairy, reinforcing their reputation as leading producers within the region’s Holstein community. Mike continued: “One of the things we’re most excited about is that the herd is not only housed in a modern facility, but that it is a commercially run herd, owned and managed by Steanbow Farms. It is important that we can conduct groundbreaking projects and at the same time have a herd that is relatable to the current dairy industry in the UK.Sustainable milk production is a key factor and currently the herd is producing 4000L of production from forage, with a herd average of 12,000L per cow. During the summer months last year, monitoring potential heat stress was a major factor. However, the barn is open sided to allow good airflow, and with the introduction of fans to increase airflow from the start of the summer, the different data points gained from each cow, plus the environment in the barn, has helped demonstrate what the cows prefer and how possible heat stress affects each cow. I am often heard saying that our building can be compared to a cruise liner for dairy cows because our meeting room has the best view, looking out on a calm, contented herd.” This calm, high-welfare environment enables agri-tech companies to trial robotics, digital tools and precision systems under commercial, yet controlled, conditions.The centre features:Automated milking and feeding systemsThe ability for dry cows to be grazed throughout summer months with precision grazing practicesThe UK’s first fabric‑roofed dairy buildingAn observational meeting space overlooking the herdRelocated robotic units for improved operational efficiencyCurrent and recent projects include robotic milking advances, chemical‑free milking trials, hoof health monitoring, grassland modelling, sensor integration and immunity research Mike added: “The cows choose themselves when they visit the robots we have onsite and are diverted four times a week to file through the HoofCount Pedivue Footbath, which helps to prevent hoof diseases. When each cow exits the footbath an image is captured of her feet, with Artificial Intelligence determining if any of her heels have a Digital Dermatitis lesion. The foot bath replenishes itself every 150 cows.”Home to a 200‑cow, all‑year‑round calving herd, the centre gathers industry‑leading levels of individual animal data, creating a uniquely rich environment for testing new technologies, validating performance and understanding their impact on productivity, cow health and welfare.The SWDDC is used to:Test and trial innovations in a commercial dairy environmentGenerate high‑quality data for product validation and researchDemonstrate technologies to farmers, investors and industry groupsCollaborate on innovation projects with expert technical support Mike has such determination and enthusiasm for his work and this is demonstrated by the many appearances he has made in the media.Whether it’s as a writer for the Mole Valley Farmers magazine, where he spoke about the silent revolution in dairy farming, or hosting a tour of the facility to the Wells and Glastonbury Young Farmers Club, where they learned about what the UK Agri-Tech Centre does at the site and what the future holds for the industry.And most recently, Mike has again appeared on the popular ‘ChewintheCud’ podcast, a session which was hosted live at the SWDDC and called ‘From Cows to Code: AI in the Dairy Industry’.We really do mean business when it comes to agri-tech and our expert staff are on hand to talk to you about your farming innovations. To get involved or discuss trial opportunities at the SWDDC, contact Dairy Technical Manager Mike Jones at [email protected] or for general information email [email protected]

20/03/2026 -

Growing an agri-tech business overseas takes more than a strong product. It requires market insight, trusted partnerships and the ability to demonstrate value in unfamiliar farming systems.On day four of our UK Agri-Tech Centre Growth Week, we explored what it takes to enter and succeed in international markets, focusing on Australia and New Zealand. Drawing on insights from AgriTech New Zealand, Agnition Ventures, UK Government trade teams and real-world experiences from UK agri-tech businesses, we unpacked how to navigate new ecosystems, build credibility and accelerate adoption abroad.We have recently launched the Global Growth Accelerator (GGA), a new programme designed to give UK businesses exactly this kind of support. Registrations are now open for businesses interested in getting involved in New Zealand’s dairy and livestock systems. Start with deep market understandingBoth Australia and New Zealand present major opportunities for UK agri‑tech: sophisticated farming systems, ambitious sustainability goals and high demand for practical, scalable innovation. But as our speakers emphasised, they are not the same as the UK.In New Zealand, agriculture is pasture-based, seasonal and subsidy-free. Farmers are commercially driven and highly pragmatic. As Wilson Wang of Agnition Ventures explained, “farmers often expect a 3:1 return on investment and they want proof.”In Australia, vast distances and state-level regulatory differences mean market entry requires careful targeting. As AgriTech NZ’s Brendan O’Connell noted, “if it can grow on the planet, it can grow in New Zealand, but you still need to understand the local system you’re entering.” What this means for UK innovatorsDon’t assume your home-market use case translates directlyShape your proposition to local farming methods, climatic conditions and regulationsExpect to provide clear ROI, verified locallyBuild extra time into your plan Work through trusted local partnersOne message came through repeatedly: credibility flows through trusted networks.Farmers in Australasia rely heavily on advisers, co-operatives and industry bodies. Agnition Ventures (Ravensdown’s innovation arm) outlined how their Farm Innovation Network acts as a bridge between innovators and early-adopter farmers, providing real-world trials, feedback loops and in-market validation. This type of local partnership is invaluable for reducing risk and accelerating trust.UK Government teams in Australia and New Zealand also play a major role, from connecting innovators with regulators to providing diplomatic platforms for launches, networking and profile-building.Leverage the networks that already exist: farmer groups, co-operatives, innovation hubs, research organisations and UK trade specialists. They open doors that cold outreach never will. Demonstrate value in real farming conditionsWhether it’s emissions reduction, productivity gains, water management or animal health, Australasia’s priorities mirror global trends, but the solutions must prove themselves locally.Our speakers were clear: field trial data is the currency that unlocks adoption.UK companies shared this first-hand from experience with a past project in Bahrain with relevance to the Australasia market:Ostara retrofitted a greenhouse with advanced environmental and irrigation automation, demonstrating how precision control reduces water use while boosting yields.PolySolar installed flexible solar panels on polytunnels, powering on-farm automation while increasing crop productivity — a critical gain in high-temperature climates.Zayndu deployed its seed-priming system to accelerate germination and improve crop resilience, then brought farmers in to see the results firsthand.These examples show the same pattern: test, trial, demonstrate — then scale. Key takeaways for global scalingAdapt your value proposition to local farming systems, economics and regulationsBuild credibility through partnersProve your impact with in‑market trials and real‑world dataBe patient and realisticUse the support available from the UK Agri-Tech Centre, Innovate UK and UK Government teams How the UK Agri-Tech Centre helps you go globalTo help UK agri-tech businesses build this evidence and enter new markets with confidence, we’ve launched the Global Growth Accelerator (GGA).Applications are now open for our New Zealand programme, built to fast-track technologies for dairy and livestock systems by validating them in New Zealand’s innovation-driven farming ecosystem.Delivered with Agnition Ventures (Ravensdown) and AgriTech NZ, the programme provides structured, in‑market support including:early adopter farmsfarmer feedback loopsthird‑party validationaccess to strategic partners and investorsWe’re seeking technologies that address:biosecurity, animal health and traceabilityfarm system productivityclimate volatility, drought and water security orenvironmental compliance and nutrient efficiency.Are you ready to go global with your agri-tech innovation? Get in touch today at [email protected]. Find out more and apply to GGA now.

17/03/2026 -

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