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Balchem: Supplementation of cows with choline benefits the calf

By Jane Byrne

Researchers are seeing benefits for the calf from the supplementation of the diets of the cow with choline, according to Balchem Corporation, which has been working with choline for the past 25 years, for both ruminant and monogastric application.

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Functionality: The next big frontier in beverage innovation...

By Rachel Arthur

Functional beverages are a thriving category – but what exactly are consumers looking for in their drinks? From cannabis beverages to ‘think drinks’, hear from a panel of experts as this free-to-attend webinar explores the potential of the category.

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Ash Amirahmadi: ‘Being data-driven is key’

By Teodora Lyubomirova

Arla Foods UK’s MD and chairman for Dairy UK recently agreed to helm the Dairy Roadmap sustainability initiative. We spoke to him about his vision – and how climate management can deliver better business practice.

How will climate change impact UK dairy? Brushtec weighs in / Pic: GettyImages MNStudio

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Key ways climate change is affecting UK dairy farming and agriculture

By Barry Crackett, product designer, Brushtec

Climate change and the public’s response to it is affecting almost every aspect of agriculture, but what does it mean for cattle farming? In this guide, Brushtec discusses a few ways global warming may directly impact the dairy industry, as well as a...

Nitropod's Food Truck and the CEO, Scot Rubin

Nitropod expects to enlarge its manufacturing plant

By Douglas Yu

The California-based liquid nitrogen ice cream company, Nitropod Industries Inc., plans on expanding its manufacturing plant and increasing the production this year, the company’s CEO, Scot Rubin, told DairyReporter. 

Will US dairy sector pursue 'proven' butter export market?

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Will US dairy sector pursue 'proven' butter export market?

By John Geuss

The US dairy sector will likely invest in additional churning capacity to meet demand from the now "proven" export market for butter, says DairyReporter.com commodities expert, John Geuss.

US dairy industry has 'discovered the power of exports'

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US dairy industry has 'discovered the power of exports'

By John Geuss

Now the world's largest exporter of nonfat dry milk (NDM) and skim milk powder (SMP), it is fair to say the US has discovered "the power of exports," says DairyReporter.com's US commodities expert John Geuss. 

Why are US milk producer prices still so high? In a word - EXPORTS!

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Why are US milk producer prices still so high? In a word - EXPORTS!

By John Geuss

Record high US milk producer prices continued into March on the back of booming international demand for American skim milk power (SMP), non-fat dry milk (NDM), whole milk powder (WMP) and butterfat, reports DairyReporter.com's US commodities expert...

US dairy producer milk prices hit record high! But why?

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US dairy producer milk prices hit record high! But why?

By John Geuss

US dairy producer are receiving record high prices for their milk. But why? DairyReporter.com's US dairy commodities expert John Geuss examines the chain of events behind the increase.

Why are US milk producer prices nearing a record high?

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Why are US milk producer prices nearing a record high?

By John Geuss

The prices paid to US milk producers in January 2014 were at a near record high, and are expected increase further in February. DairyReporter.com's US dairy commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger, John Geuss explains why...

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Why was 2013 'a very good year' for US dairy?

By John Geuss

Increasing milk prices, falling feed prices, and strong global demand for dairy meant 2013 was a "very good year" for the US dairy industry, according to DairyReporter.com US dairy commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger, John Geuss.

Which categories are driving US dairy export growth?

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Which categories are driving US dairy export growth?

By John Geuss

While Mexico remains the largest export market for US dairy products, shipments to Asia and other emerging markets are on the up. Here, DairyReporter.com's US dairy commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger, John Geuss, pinpoints the categories and...

US government shutdown masks reason for cheese inventory decrease

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US government shutdown masks reason for cheese inventory decrease

By John Geuss

US cheese inventories are finally showing signs of a return to "historical levels." According to MilkPrice blogger, John Geuss, this can almost certainly be attributed to an increase in exports, but the unavailability of export data as a result...

US cheese price climbs despite continuing 'historic' stock highs

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US cheese price climbs despite continuing 'historic' stock highs

By Mark ASTLEY

Despite US cheese inventories remaining "above historic levels", cheese prices, and as a result milk protein prices, increased in August. But why? DairyReporter.com's US dairy commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger, John Geuss, explains.

Reality of ‘botulism scare’ only understood once it is put in context

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Reality of ‘botulism scare’ only understood once it is put in context

By Katherine Rich, CEO of the NZ Food & Grocery Council

Julian Baggini is one of my favourite thinkers, and his entertaining and thought-provoking book, Do They Think You Are Stupid: 100 Ways Of Spotting Spin And Nonsense From The Media, Pundits And Politicians, is an excellent resource for anyone in the food...

What's so special about milk protein?

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What's so special about milk protein?

Protein development is "very important" for the economic health of the US dairy producer, according to MilkPrice blogger, John Geuss. In this, the final installment of his four-part special on US dairy commodities, Geuss discusses the importance...

What's stopping US dairy becoming the #1 export contender?

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What's stopping US dairy becoming the #1 export contender?

By John Geuss

The US is well positioned to become a major player in the global dairy market, but according to MilkPrice blogger John Geuss it has a number of "obstacles" to overcome before it can challenge the likes of New Zealand and the European Union (EU). In...

What's that got to do with the price of cheese in America?

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What's that got to do with the price of cheese in America?

By John Geuss

Do you know what drives the price of cheese in the US? Domestic consumption? Export demand? In this, the second installment of his four-part special on the US dairy commodities system, MilkPrice blogger John Geuss examines the factors that determine the...

The US milk payment system...How do they control the moooovements?

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The US milk payment system...How do they control the moooovements?

By John Geuss

Do you know your advanced pricing from your component pricing? In this, the first installment of a four-part special on the US milk payment system, MilkPrice blogger John Geuss explains the huge role played by the US government in controlling the country's...

Paint it black: Do coloured pots only appeal to women?

No boys allowed: What’s so girly about yoghurt?

By Caroline SCOTT-THOMAS

There’s a marketing experiment going on in the yoghurt aisle. Two yoghurt brands recently have positioned themselves as ‘yoghurt for men’. Is ordinary yoghurt really so girly?

US cheese and butter inventories put pressure on future prices

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US cheese and butter inventories put pressure on future prices

By John Geuss

US cheese and butter inventories remained high last month, driving down the overall price of the commodities. If not reduced, these stocks will "weigh heavily" on future dairy prices, US dairy commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger John Geuss...

'Escalating' US cheese prices push Class III milk prices to year high

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'Escalating' US cheese prices push Class III milk prices to year high

By John Geuss

Class III milk prices hit their highest point of the year so far in May 2013 on the back of "escalating" cheese prices. US dairy commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger, John Geuss, has warned, however, that milk prices will drop if high cheese,...

Cheese price 'escalation' drives April Class III milk price increase

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Cheese price 'escalation' drives April Class III milk price increase

By John Geuss

Class III milk prices jumped in April on the back of a "significant escalation" in NASS cheese prices. US dairy commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger, John Geuss, gave DairyReporter.com an update of US dairy price movements...

US milk prices continue to decline as cheese inventories remain high

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US milk prices continue to decline as cheese inventories remain high

By John Geuss

Class III milk prices continued to fall in March 2013 despite a slight decrease in US cheese, dry whey, and butter inventories during the month. According to US dairy commodities expert and MilkPrice blogger, John Geuss, any "real recovery" in...

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