From counterfeits to consumers: How dairy brands navigate Africa’s volatile economy
Dairy producers in Africa operate in a highly inflationary economic environment through a focus on efficiencies and cost containment
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Sustainability September
Farming for function: Edacious and ROA put nutrition under the microscope
Edacious and the Regenerative Organic Alliance are teaming up to prove that how food is grown can directly boost nutrition, safety and consumer trust
Ireland eyes SEA as major market for grass-fed dairy, protein exports
South East Asia has become a key target market for Irish grass-fed dairy and protein-fortified exports, tapping rising demand for health and wellness
European Commission wants to delay EUDR, again
The Environment Commissioner hopes lawmakers will agree to postpone the deforestation regulation yet another year
Trump administration lifts hurdles for immigrant farmworkers as harvest season peaks
Streamlined H-2A renewals promise to ease labor bottlenecks, though agriculture leaders say broader workforce reforms remain critical
Sustainable September
Danone and Nestlé go digital for greener African dairy
How do food majors leverage digitalization and local sourcing to foster more resilient and sustainable supply chains in Africa?
Sustainable September
‘Devastating’ aid cuts and fragmented funding hinder dairy’s climate ambition
Flip-flopping on policy and a lack of targeted funding for sustainability interventions is putting dairy’s green effort at risk
Sustainable September
UK dairy sets global benchmark for sector-led sustainability action
Dairy UK’s Dr Judith Bryans tells us how a cross-sector initiative is catalyzing sustainable change across the entire dairy value chain
Sustainable September
Agricultural sustainability grants up for grabs
The USDA, National Geographic Society and Growing Justice Fund offer funding to strengthen food production
Furious British farmers ‘fed up’ as M&S sets 100% regenerative agriculture target
More tech is needed for more farmers, says the UK retailer, whose newly announced ‘Plan A for Farming’ plan includes a commitment that all its British products will come from farms using regenerative practices by 2030
Sustainable September
Can India’s smallholders unlock dairy’s green future?
Dairy’s climate progress hinges on productivity gains in markets like India: but the country’s milk production is one of the most carbon-intensive
Global guidance on meat and dairy consumption in the works
What’s the optimal intake of animal-source foods?
‘Real challenges’: EU dairy worries the US is getting too much, too soon
Industry welcomes tariff clarity but would the bloc’s other trade partners ask for a bigger slice of the Single Market?
Australia broadacre and dairy farms saddled with more debt amid profitability woes
Lending rose 6% among Australian farms, with broadacre and dairy accounting for more than half of debt value amid ongoing economic strife.
China’s infant formula sales up for major players in first half of 2025
Several leading infant formula companies have reported growth in their infant formula sales for the first half of this year, with the popularity of premium products and expanding sales in both offline mother-and-baby stores and online channels a common...
Organic milk is thriving but opportunities still await
There are white spaces across categories and formats plus major M&A potential, says RaboResearch
South Korean ice cream exports to North America surge
South Korean ice cream exports are rising fast, rivalling ramyeon as a top food export driven by strong demand and popularity in the North American market
Bird flu takes toll on US dairy as EU mulls prevention steps
US cases have dropped but the disease still poses a threat to profitability and biosecurity – with EFSA concerned about possible spill-over into Europe
From regenerative to organic: How eco-friendly claims fuel growth
Natural food and drink products with sustainable label claims are flying off the shelves in the US: here’s why
Top proteins trends in 2025: From cell cultivated to plant-based
A deep dive into the consumer shifts, ingredient innovations and market opportunities redefining the global protein landscape
Africa’s billion-dollar dairy industry draws global investment
Africa’s dairy sector is attracting big-dollar funding as the region’s growth potential continues to attract investors
Unilever ice cream growth strong ahead of demerger
The results are positive for The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which will be spun off mid-November
Dairy processors ramp up decarbonization efforts in Africa
From Danone to Dairibord, dairy companies in Africa are ramping up decarbonization efforts and programs as they invest into curbing carbon emissions
Danone sales up as Asia punches in hefty growth
Danone has delivered robust sales growth overall, thanks to its ‘Renew Danone’ strategy, but is seeing losses in some markets
How AI integration is boosting dairy farms and value chains across Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping dairy processors in Sub Saharan Africa to optimize supply chain logistics, enhance traceability of products and to monitor the health of animals in real time
Fears for tech adoption as EU ‘declares war’ on farmers
Ringfenced EU funding for farming is being cut by more than a fifth under new proposals
CAP payment cuts: What does it mean for EU food?
Farmers across the bloc are now facing significantly fewer subsidies
‘Multi-speed’ slowdown: Hot, dry conditions drag down Australia’s biggest ag operations
Australia’s hot and dry weather has led to a productivity slump among its biggest crop and livestock operations, with the west of the nation hit by significant 38% decline.
What does US-EU tariffs mean for UK?
President Donald Trump has threatened a 30% tariff on goods from the European Union, prompting the EU to delay any countermeasures it was considering. Negotiations ensue - but what impact would such actions have on the UK?
How will the Europe-Mercosur deal impact food?
Trade between the two blocs will be substantially liberalised
Plant-based milk market slows as dairy makes a comeback
Alt milk is losing steam as the dairy market strengthens
What fuels China’s premium IMF market?
From affluent parents to regulatory changes, we look at the factors driving premiumization in China’s infant formula market - and what key players are doing
UK farm-gate milk prices take a tumble
The UK average farm-gate milk prices have fallen between March and April 2025, amid dwindling GB dairy producers and rising milk volumes.
US farmers embrace trade toughness as optimism grows
Fewer producers think free trade would do them good as they remain upbeat about the prospects of US agriculture exports and the domestic investment climate
As China diversifies from US dairy, ANZ producers gain the upper hand
Trade tensions with the US have sent Chinese firms looking for alternative dairy suppliers. Can Australian and New Zealand producers take advantage?
‘A provocative move’: Canada passes bill to protect dairy in trade talks
Bill C-202 has caused division at home but will become law after completing its passage through parliament
Canada U-turns on supply management policy protection
A bill that would make Canada’s supply management policy non-negotiable in trade talks is quickly progressing through parliament
Food commodity trends: What’s up and what’s down in crops, meat and dairy?
Despite global pressures, most food commodities will increase, however moderately, in output
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act set for Senate vote
US dairy has been lobbying to get whole and 2% milk back in schools – and the odds are in favor of passing the bill this year
No rain: Calls to action launched as UK farmers told to assess forage needs
Britain is experiencing the driest spring on record, meaning that now is the time to prepare for poor grass yield
Export secrets: How Millbrook Dairy navigates trade barriers to tap global dairy demand
The British dairy exporter faced Brexit, COVID-19, the Red Sea crisis and US tariffs, but rising global demand for premium cheese and butter brings optimism
Production revolution: Japan seeks to modernise dairy and beef sectors via new five-year policy
Supply chain resilience and facility upgrades are at the heart of a new Japanese plan so modernise the dairy and beef sectors.
Addressing Europe’s mineral deficiencies
How are deficiencies affecting Europeans, and which foods can be fortified?
Can US dairy finally gain a foothold in India?
India is working on a trade deal with the US. Will the South Asian country offer improved access to its dairy market?
Trump’s tariff pause means little for America’s dairy trade
With duties on Mexico, Canada and China unaffected by the 90-day tariff pause, US dairy exporters would be left feeling high and dry
Whole Milk Act may spell a windfall for US dairy
US legislators are looking into re-introducing whole and 2% milk to US schools - here’s the latest
Brits tighten grocery budgets as dairy bucks negative trend
No Easter in March meant confectionery and alcohol sales slumped, but egg and yogurt sales grew in double-digit terms in the UK
Dairy majors’ stocks surge as investors seek security
Danone, Nestlé and others have seen gains as sweeping tariffs imposed by the US wiped out billions in stock market value
What’s in for dairy producers in China’s ag policy?
Modernization remains a staple of China’s agricultural policy – but subsidies for food producers are increasingly coming to the fore
How Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs impact global dairy markets
From the EU to China, we round up how the US president’s latest round of trade tariffs is hitting dairy