Dairy 2.0: Arla Foods highlighted the industry's lag in adapting to contemporary consumer preferences
Source: The DairyNews
A senior executive from Arla Foods, speaking at the Dairy Innovation Strategies 2024 conference in Copenhagen, emphasized the urgent need for the dairy sector to evolve its approach to appeal to modern consumers.
Patrik Hansson, Arla’s Chief Marketing Officer, highlighted the industry's lag in adapting to contemporary consumer preferences. He stressed the necessity for innovative strategies to engage the next generation and move beyond traditional messaging centered on family breakfasts.
"We must reimagine how we connect with consumers, especially the upcoming generation," Hansson stated. "The key lies in injecting excitement and innovation into our offerings, attracting the trendsetters of tomorrow."
Moreover, Hansson urged the industry to address pressing global concerns like obesity and climate change. Recognizing the imperative for change, he underscored the shift toward providing not just more food but better, more nutritious options.
Hansson pointed out the widespread confusion among consumers regarding healthy eating, advocating for a collective effort within the industry to clarify nutritional choices and promote healthier lifestyles.
He emphasized dairy's potential to contribute solutions to these challenges, referring to it as "Dairy 2.0" and stressing the importance of leveraging new knowledge to create appealing products.
Furthermore, Hansson advocated for increased collaboration between the dairy and non-dairy sectors to meet evolving consumer demands. He envisioned a future where both plant-based and dairy products, as well as hybrid options, coexist harmoniously to cater to diverse preferences.
In conclusion, Hansson urged the dairy industry to embrace innovation, sustainability, and collaboration to remain culturally relevant and effectively address the needs of tomorrow's consumers.
"We must reimagine how we connect with consumers, especially the upcoming generation," Hansson stated. "The key lies in injecting excitement and innovation into our offerings, attracting the trendsetters of tomorrow."
Moreover, Hansson urged the industry to address pressing global concerns like obesity and climate change. Recognizing the imperative for change, he underscored the shift toward providing not just more food but better, more nutritious options.
Hansson pointed out the widespread confusion among consumers regarding healthy eating, advocating for a collective effort within the industry to clarify nutritional choices and promote healthier lifestyles.
He emphasized dairy's potential to contribute solutions to these challenges, referring to it as "Dairy 2.0" and stressing the importance of leveraging new knowledge to create appealing products.
Furthermore, Hansson advocated for increased collaboration between the dairy and non-dairy sectors to meet evolving consumer demands. He envisioned a future where both plant-based and dairy products, as well as hybrid options, coexist harmoniously to cater to diverse preferences.
In conclusion, Hansson urged the dairy industry to embrace innovation, sustainability, and collaboration to remain culturally relevant and effectively address the needs of tomorrow's consumers.
