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Fonterra to focus on B2B services in sweeping strategic change

The New Zealand co-operative is set to offload some of its best-known consumer brands to create ‘a simpler, higher-performing’ business.

During the commercial trials, cows supplemented with Envirolac recorded a total average milk yield increase of 0.8kg above the initial trial data. Image: GettyMonty Rakusen

More milk, less carbon: Fat supplement proves a high yielder in commercial dairy trials

A palm-free fat supplement has thrilled farmers and researchers by improving dairy cows' milk production and feed efficiency by a greater margin than was thought possible.

Since the terms ‘probiotics’ or ‘prebiotics’ can’t legally be carried on food and drink labels, how can brands best communicate potential gut health benefits? GettyImages/Premyuda Yospim

How brands communicate gut health benefits, creatively

In Europe, food and drink makers tapping into the gut health trend find themselves hamstrung by health claims regulations. How can they communicate benefits, without breaking the law?

‘We were shocked’: How Abel & Cole turned to plastic to produce the most eco-friendly milk bottle

With a lower carbon footprint than glass, Abel & Cole’s reusable plastic bottle is far less humble than its looks suggest.

Dairy farmer handed $19K bill over ‘polluting dam of manure’

A British dairy and arable farmer has been prosecuted for causing ‘catastrophic’ pollution after illegally-constructed slurry storage ruptured.

Arla's Lockerbie site (pictured) has been promised £34 million's worth of a £300+ investment

Arla to invest more than £300m into UK sites

On the day of the Farm to Fork Summit, the dairy giant has said it will be injecting money into four of its sites across the UK, in addition to its previously announced plans for its Taw Valley site.

Bovaer's global reach expands: Japan next in line for market introduction

dsm-firmenich and Japan headquartered, Meiji Holdings, a prominent player in the Asian dairy industry, have forged a strategic partnership aimed at helping the Japanese dairy sector become more sustainable.

What is the USDA predicting for soy and corn supplies in its pivotal May report?

Last Friday saw the US Department of Agriculture unveil its projections for global crop supply and demand in the upcoming season, specifically 2024/25.

Cheese and butter exports led the way in Q2 2024, but consumer sentiment in most countries remains subdued. Image: Getty/Sue Barr

Rabobank cools global milk price recovery projections

Sustained inflationary pressures are affecting consumer demand while the recovery of global milk prices is lagging, the bank said.

From sustainability to talent: Dairy executives' key priorities, ranked

Environmental sustainability is now a top 5 strategic priority for dairy business executives, but the topic is still far from being top-of-mind, according to research.