The US has bolstered agri-food imports, making it the largest value increase of all nations buying in EU produce. China, however, reduced value imports more than any other nation.
Ahead of November’s US presidential election, farmer sentiment has dipped to levels not since April 2020 – with key indices at their lowest in 8 years.
The Milky Way Program, which aims to modernise Nepal’s dairy sector by improving dairy herd genetics, farming practices, and milk quality, could provide a blueprint for other low and middle-income countries.
World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines have ignited debate in Australia over when to introduce complementary food into an infant’s diet, and the policies governing of infant formula manufacturers.
Market seasonality typically means that cream availability improves in November and December as milk output increases and fresh demand softens – but demand for cheese is set to keep EU butterfat supplies tight.
Data released by the UK’s largest dairy co-op revealed producers continue to grapple with recruitment challenges, impacting milk production and farmer outlook.
US cheese exporters will be allowed to use terms such as ‘parmesan’ to market products in Chile – but where does that leave EU producers that export GI-protected cheeses?
As greenwashing leads to "greenhushing," consumers are focusing on sustainable food and beverage claims that tap into their sense of health and self-preservation, with air quality and water conservation attributes set to take off in the US,...
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has agreed to local dairy industry demands for an anti-subsidy investigation to be conducted on certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU).
Over 370 food companies and retailers from 16 countries are urging the EU Agriculture Council to prioritize transparency, labelling, and fair competition in the forthcoming regulations on NGTs.
Rabobank’s global dairy top 20 reveals the impact of lower milk prices in 2023 as fewer than half of the companies maintained their place in the standings.
The dairy soils programs launched by Truterra, Land O’Lakes’ sustainability business, can bring benefits to both suppliers and eco-conscious food manufacturers alike.
Milk over feed margins are ‘in the best spot they’ve been in years’ according to Ever.Ag analysts, while US corn and soybean production is set to grow.
Around 6% of Britain’s dairy farmers have left the industry in the past year, according to AHDB data. What’s driving this – and is there a way around it?
Ireland's enteric emissions are at their lowest level since 2018 while GHG from manure and soils have been consistently decreasing. What’s driving this?
Taiwanese authorities have drafted a new set of regulations for milk product labelling in the country, in the hope of reducing consumer confusion regarding the various items available on supermarket shelves.
The global ag-food system has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with middle-income countries (MICs) in particular needing to reverse their collective role as the world’s largest emitters of GHGs related to ag-food.
In this edition of China Focus, we feature coconut yoghurt brand Yeyo’s expansion plans, new packaging rules for tea, ensuring authenticity of cage-free eggs, incentivising the baijiu and dairy sectors, and how distribution gains are driving China’s dairy...
Cottage cheese is growing in both volume and pricing in the US, making the category ripe for innovation. But are manufacturers taking advantage – and why should they?
The funding will be put towards artificial intelligence, machine learning and other new technologies able to capture genetic traits data more efficiently.
The Thai government has published draft regulations on governance over the alternative proteins industry starting with the plant-based sector, and has suggested banning certain animal-related terms but allowing others.
China’s large population and enormous protein requirements has given the local plant-based dairy sector room to continue to grow in a ‘very different’ way from plant-based meat, according to local industry leader Yeyo.
Anlene Indonesia has launched a new adult milk powder infused with habbatussauda, a black seed claiming to have multiple health benefits, which has long been revered by the Muslim community.
Despite overall satisfaction with their diets, rural and urban consumers are divided on agriculture's role in climate change and the health attributes of various products like plant-based milk, Purdue University shared in its latest research.
Japan headquartered, Meiji Holdings, a prominent player in the Asian dairy industry, and dsm-firmenich are teaming up to boost the sustainability of the Japanese dairy sector.
First there was inflation, then there was shrinkflation, next came heatflation, now there’s sogflation. But what is sogflation and how is it impacting the food industry?
Five UK farms are setting themselves up to be the gold standard in environmentally-friendly farming after research revealed that the deterioration of the UK’s natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP.
Industry leaders in China’s baijiu and dairy sectors have urged lawmakers to prioritise policies that encourage modernisation and productivity to help drive exports.
PitchBook’s latest Q1 2024 Agtech Report indicates a market undergoing a correction, with the wheat being separated from the chaff. Some sectors are hotter than others, meanwhile.
Else Nutrition, which specialises in plant-based but soy-free infant and toddler formulas, has launched in Asia-Pacific with Australia as its first stop.
Ireland has seemingly scrapped proposals to compensate dairy farmers who leave their trade, the ag minister stating there were ‘other options’ to reduce the country's agricultural emissions.
China dairy giant Yili believes that cold chain advances and new distribution models have transformed the sector in the country, but advises that reduced sugar products are ‘basic but crucial’ to maintain growth
MEP candidates from French and Dutch rural parties suggested agrifood producers had been under undue pressure to ‘green up’ their act, but some of their ideas might be too hard for the food industry to swallow.