10 – $55M expansion project to boost Lactalis' feta production

Lactalis USA revealed it will invest $55 million into an expansion project to increase its feta cheese production.

9 – Lifeway turns down $283M offer from Danone

Fermented dairy manufacturer Lifeway Foods, Inc. announced Nov. 5 that its board of directors rejected Danone North America PBC’s (first) unsolicited proposal to acquire all of the kefir maker’s outstanding stocks that weren’t already owned by Danone.

8 – fairlife performing well, with more capacity on the way

Two bright spots for The Coca-Cola Co. during its most recent third quarter were the performances of the company’s trademark Coca-Cola brand and its fairlife dairy business.

7 – Nestlé identifies food trends for 2025

Global food and beverage manufacturer Nestlé offered a comprehensive look at what’s likely to capture consumers’ attention in 2025.

6 – Schuman Cheese acquires cheddar brands

Schuman Cheese augmented its portfolio, acquiring Trugman-Nash LLC from Allied Dairy, Inc. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

5 – Consumers seeking out high-protein foods and beverages

Grocery shoppers increasingly are opting for food and beverage items featuring high protein levels, clean ingredients and functional benefits.

4 – Dessert maker to open $12.5 million creamery

Taylor Chip is bringing its dessert-focused company that makes cookies, ice cream and coffee to the masses through a $12.5 million, 20,000-square-foot Pennsylvania-based creamery that is opening in 2025.

3 – noosa yoghurt sold to portfolio company

The Campbell Soup Co. is selling its noosa yoghurt business to Lakeview Farms, LLC, a portfolio company of CapVest Partners LLP that manufactures fresh dips, desserts and specialty products.

2 – Foremost Farms, Novonesis team up for shipping solution

Midwest dairy cooperative Foremost Farms USA revealed a sustainability-focused shipping solution it developed in collaboration with biosolutions company Novonesis.

1 – Kerry Group to sell dairy business to co-op

Kerry Group PLC announced that it reached an agreement to sell its dairy business, Kerry Dairy Holdings Ltd., to Kerry Co-Operative Creameries Ltd., for €500 million ($530 million).