Opinion
Colour is dairy’s most overlooked asset – and brands risk missing out
Spotlighting dairy’s natural colour could drive premiumisation, but brands have been reluctant to exploit the opportunity
Archives for June 10, 2026
Uncrustables tops $1 billion as JM Smucker posts strong Q4
Food and beverage giant says it might reverse coffee price hikes as commodity costs decline
Nestlé and Ghirardelli reboot cookie dough
Nestlé leans into bold, trend-driven twists while Ghirardelli bets on premiumization of classic flavors to reach consumers looking for ‘homemade’ indulgence
How texture is elevating dairy and alt dairy
From playful crunch to decadent smoothness, brands are increasingly leaning on textural cues to give their products a premium feel
Australia’s baking boom is masking a growing skills crisis, warns industry leader
The Australian baking industry is finding growth through premium products and innovation, but a shrinking pipeline of skilled workers is becoming an increasingly urgent concern