This month: Dairy leaders to convene for Amsterdam conference

Core Insights - The Dairy Innovation Strategies conference will take place in Amsterdam on March 25-26, focusing on key industry issues such as consumer interest in gut health, environmental sustainability, and demand for plant-based alternatives [1][2]. Group 1: Conference Overview - This is the 12th edition of the Dairy Innovation Strategies conference, featuring executives from major dairy companies like Danone, Tine, and Valio [2]. - The agenda includes discussions on innovating with ingredients to enhance nutrition without sacrificing taste, as well as the use of clinical studies and fermentation in product development [2][3]. Group 2: Sustainability and Health - Dutch bank ING will address how dairy companies are reducing emissions and integrating nature targets into sustainability discussions [3]. - Tine will present on consumer perceptions of health claims and the importance of using simple, science-backed messaging [3]. Group 3: Industry Trends and Challenges - The opening session will cover trends such as rising milk production and the challenge of providing affordable, nutritious products [4]. - The second day will feature discussions on EU food policy impacts, sugar reduction, and sustainability in production [5].