Arla Foods Calls for Innovation and Collaboration in Dairy Industry
Source: The DairyNews
Patrik Hansson, Arla’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), delivered a bold message at the Dairy Innovation Strategies 2024 event in Copenhagen, urging the dairy industry to embrace modernization and innovation to connect with consumers effectively.
Hansson emphasized the need for a shift in messaging, stating that traditional approaches centered around family breakfasts are outdated. He stressed the importance of appealing to the next generation through innovative and engaging strategies to make dairy products relevant and enjoyable.
Moreover, Hansson highlighted the dairy industry's responsibility to address pressing global issues like obesity and climate change. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing quality over quantity in food production, noting that better food, not more food, is the solution to current health and environmental challenges.
Hansson expressed concern about consumer confusion regarding healthy food choices and stressed the industry's role in providing clear guidance. He underscored the need for collaboration within the industry to develop a unified approach to nutrition and sustainability.
The CMO outlined dairy's potential to contribute to solutions for these challenges, citing advancements in nutritional science and product innovation as key drivers of progress. He advocated for greater collaboration between dairy and non-dairy sectors to meet evolving consumer preferences and cultural trends.
In conclusion, Hansson called for a collective effort within the dairy industry to embrace innovation, prioritize nutrition, and foster collaboration with other food sectors to ensure continued relevance and sustainability in a rapidly changing market landscape.
Moreover, Hansson highlighted the dairy industry's responsibility to address pressing global issues like obesity and climate change. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing quality over quantity in food production, noting that better food, not more food, is the solution to current health and environmental challenges.
Hansson expressed concern about consumer confusion regarding healthy food choices and stressed the industry's role in providing clear guidance. He underscored the need for collaboration within the industry to develop a unified approach to nutrition and sustainability.
The CMO outlined dairy's potential to contribute to solutions for these challenges, citing advancements in nutritional science and product innovation as key drivers of progress. He advocated for greater collaboration between dairy and non-dairy sectors to meet evolving consumer preferences and cultural trends.
In conclusion, Hansson called for a collective effort within the dairy industry to embrace innovation, prioritize nutrition, and foster collaboration with other food sectors to ensure continued relevance and sustainability in a rapidly changing market landscape.
