On this, the last podcast of 2021, we have conversations with Lisa Ryden, vice president corporate social responsibility, Tetra Pak; Heather Anfang, senior vice president of U.S. dairy foods at Land O’Lakes; and Jouke Veldman, business development manager,...
The emissions of Europe’s 20 biggest meat and dairy corporations — including Danish Crown, Nestlé, Danone, Tönnies, FrieslandCampina and Coren — outstrip countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark, yet only three companies have committed to reduce...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened signup for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and expanded the program to allow dairy producers to better protect their operations by enrolling supplemental production.
Finnish dairy cooperative Valio and the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland are combining to launch a project to research what kinds of food industry raw materials could be produced using cellular agriculture.
New data published by the Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index says despite pockets of leadership and innovation the animal agriculture sector is unprepared for the decade of transition on climate change and risks looking “outdated and unattractive.”
JK Tech is launching its Smart Dairy Solution in the UK and Europe. The JK Tech Smart Dairy Solution is an enterprise solution for the milk processing industry on a single platform.
In its December overview of the global dairy commodities market, Maxum Foods said the outlook for market fundamentals has further tightened on the supply side in the past month, with peak production in NZ remaining weaker than expected and continued downward...
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) have introduced the bipartisan Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2021 in the United States Senate. The bipartisan legislation launches national hearings on Federal Milk Marketing...
This week, we feature interviews with two companies involved with the upcoming FiE event. We have conversations with Rudy Wouters, head of the BENEO Technology Center and Myriam Snaet, head of market intelligence and consumer insights at BENEO; and Maartje...
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has released the 15th edition of its Animal Health Report, which is available to download for free on the IDF website.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has entered the plant-based protein market with two powder solutions developed in collaboration with AGT Foods, one of the world’s largest suppliers of value-added pulses, staple foods and ingredients.
SIG has launched a new digital smart factory solution, Plant 360 Asset Health Monitoring, which it said will help customers improve operations and ensure food safety and quality while reducing costs.
This week on the podcast, we have interviews with Pim van Hee, innovation manager dairy and dairy alternatives, and Eric van den Berg, product application expert phages, at DSM Food Specialties; research analyst at Defend Our Health, Roopa Krithivasan;...
The California State University, Fresno Foundation, in partnership with the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), has announced the receipt of a $1.8m award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service.
Dairy processors have generally improved their compliance with Australia’s Dairy Code for the start of the 2021-22 season, but there are still areas of non-compliance that need to be addressed.
Representatives from 12 European countries gathered last week at the European Milk Board’s (EMB) General Assembly in Leuven, Belgium, to jointly discuss key solutions for the dairy sector.
Dairy Reporter had the opportunity to discuss flavors and colors for the dairy industry with Hélène Moeller, vice president, global product marketing, flavors at ADM.
Alfa Laval has introduced the PlusClean cleaning nozzle, which the company said delivers 100% tank cleaning coverage, up to 80% savings in water and cleaning media costs, and no product contamination.
Dutch-based startup Connecterra, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver insights to dairy farmers, has announced it intends to launch in New Zealand.
As COP26 continues to debate methane – with the US And EU having pledged to reduce agricultural methane outputs from ruminant livestock by upwards of 30% by 2030 – scientists at the Institute for Global Food Security (IGFS) at Queen’s University Belfast...
Glanbia plc and Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited have announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding for the sale of the PLC’s 40% interest in Glanbia Ireland DAC to Glanbia Co-op for a purchase price of €307m ($354m).
Royal DSM, a global science-based company, announced at COP26 in Glasgow that it is planning to realize large-scale production capacity for its methane-reducing feed additive for ruminants, Bovaer, with a new plant at its existing site in Dalry, Scotland.
The production, distribution and consumption of food uses about a third of the world's energy and is responsible for about a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, making its decoupling from fossil fuels a priority in the fight against climate...
Straus Family Creamery and seaweed-supplement maker Blue Ocean Barns have reduced dairy cows’ enteric methane emissions by an average of 52%, and as much as 90%, by supplementing their diets with seaweed.
The cost of milk to make dairy products in Canada is set to rise by an average of 8.4% following a Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) review of Canadian farm gate milk prices and other costs used in administering the supply management system.
A new report from Kite Consulting highlights the pressing need for consumer price increases in dairy in the UK. The era of cheap food is over, it suggests.
Maxum Foods said global dairy markets are expected to remain tight, keeping commodity prices firm as milk growth is minimal and demand remains positive.
More help is needed for UK businesses struggling with supply chain challenges if consumers are not going to face long-term rising food costs and limited availability.
Mylkcubator, the first global incubator specialized in the advancement of innovation projects for the dairy sector, has launched its first edition with four startups selected from across the world.
Global farming techniques are coming under increasing strain. A variety of factors - population growth, geopolitical tensions, climate change, shifting consumer behavior and more – are pushing the limits of current agricultural productivity.
The opportunities, challenges and implications of exporting UK dairy products to Australia and New Zealand will be explored in an AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) webinar next month.
Dairy UK, the processor-led organization representing farmer-owned co-ops and private dairy companies, has expressed concern over the UK government’s trade deal with New Zealand.
As consumers grow increasingly aware of the benefits of fermented products, especially probiotic yogurt, there’s a dire need for fermented technology companies to partner with dairies.
Food and drink makers, with the support of Made Smarter, are using technology and digital skills to navigate the major challenges of coronavirus, Brexit, and climate change.
By Wopke Beukema and Sharad Tripathi, PerkinElmer, Inc.
It’s no secret the dairy industry has greatly evolved over the last few decades. And, from the farming stage through to processing and packaging, advancements in technology have allowed the sector to boost yields, enhance quality and lower costs.
