Food tech accelerator Eatable Adventures has released a new report on the Future of Dairy

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Studies & Numbers

New Report “The Future of Dairy” Advocates for Disruptive Technologies & Partnerships to Address Industry Challenges

A new report on the future of dairy released by the food tech accelerator Eatable Adventures calls for industry leaders to adopt forward-thinking practices and integrate plant-based, fermented, and cell-based dairy innovations for better sustainability and efficiency. The report highlights three main areas to transform the industry: moving toward more sustainable practices, developing and adopting hybrid products (combining traditional and alternative ingredients), and forming strategic innovation partnerships to drive these changes successfully. Scaling emerging technologies However, the study, which compiles insights from medium to large dairy companies across Europe, Latin America, and Asia, has found that the industry is divided on adopting new technologies. Industry leaders pointed out that competition presents a primary challenge to adopting these technologies within the traditional dairy sector and from …

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The Food Innovation Laboratory, a project of South Africa's University of the Free State (UFS), has developed a new line of affordable, protein-rich, soy-based dairy alternatives.

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Milk- and Dairy Alternatives

Food Innovation Laboratory Unveils Affordable Soy-Based Dairy Range to Combat Undernutrition in South Africa

The Food Innovation Laboratory, a project of South Africa’s University of the Free State (UFS), has developed a new line of affordable, protein-rich, soy-based dairy alternatives: strawberry, banana, and vanilla-flavored milk drinks and berry and banana yogurts featuring natural fruit. Additionally, the team has utilized okara, a soybean byproduct, to create dough for a typical fried bread called vetkoek as well as savory biscuits. The UFS Food Innovation Laboratory project launched to develop a range of “economically feasible” high-protein snacks and dairy alternatives using soybeans. Its goal is to enhance the country’s food security by offering low-income communities high-protein options to address undernutrition issues. Project leader Dr. Brandon Van Rooyen, an expert in product development and commercialization, argues that few sources offer similar nutritional and …

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