The methane-inhibiting feed additive has led to a 28% average reduction of methane emissions following a six-month trial at FrieslandCampina dairy farms.
Falling dairy prices are a double-edged sword that benefits consumers and manufacturers, but pinches farmers’ margins and threatens additional challenges later in the year, cautioned Mike McCully, independent dairy consultant for The McCully Group, shared...
The Dutch dairy co-op has significantly bolstered its production capacity for lactoferrin with the unveiling of a dedicated manufacturing plant in Veghel, the Netherlands.
More than a year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, dairy commodity prices have started to recover from the highs experienced in 2022. But as the market adjusts, processors find themselves under increasing pressure to reduce farmgate milk prices.
The two Irish co-ops announced fresh cuts to their farmgate milk prices this week, triggering criticism from the Irish Farmers' Association that price reductions have been ‘immediate and stark’.
Fonterra's after-tax profits for the first half of the year rose by 50% as the co-op shifted milk into higher-priced commodities such as cream and skim milk powder.
The president of the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers Association (ICMSA) has launched a scathing attack on the Irish government over the delay in the introduction of its new nitrate banding rules.
A proposed bill that would invalidate FDA’s recent guidance on plant-based milk alternatives has garnered the support of one of the largest dairy co-ops and opposition from the plant-based foods industry, suggesting a coming showdown on the definition...
The food major’s UK and Ireland division has committed that at least 90% of its products will stay below government-mandated limits for fat, sugar and salt content, while vowing to transparently publish nutritional data about its dairy, plant-based and...
Arla Foods has signed a memorandum of understanding to continue its work on providing training and employment opportunities for the local dairy market, where commercial farming is under-developed and demand for milk is outstripping supply.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) believes the product, developed alongside Good Culture, is the first lactose-free, long-life fluid milk on the US market to combine the nutritional benefits of dairy with microbiome-boosting probiotics.
DMF is recyclable, less energy-intensive to produce, and has already been utilized as an alternative to single-use plastics. But the material had never been used in beverage packaging – until now.
The MD of Britain’s largest dairy co-op made the pledge at the 2023 NFU conference, as panelists debated the biggest threats and opportunities for the sector.
Aired during one of the most-watched sporting events in the world, the co-op’s TV advert tackles major misconceptions about farming while reminding consumers where the food on their tables comes from.
Manufacturers should display 'prominent' on-pack information that highlights what nutrients are lacking in plant-based 'milks', to help consumers make informed dietary choices.
The food and beverage giant’s net profits decreased by 45.2%, but operational improvements and demand have boosted infant nutrition sales while dairy reported mid single-digit growth.
Cleantech startup Again and UK grocery delivery service Milk & More have teamed up in a bid to promote the adoption of reusable packaging, save millions of packaging items from landfill, and boost dairy suppliers’ sustainability credentials.
In a bid to provide healthier meals and reduce the amount of sugar and salt consumed by school kids, the USDA has proposed several updates to the school nutrition standards, with flavored milk potentially excluded from some kids' menus.
From product prototyping to thousands in cash, the new Northeastern Dairy Product Innovation Competition aims to support food innovators looking to launch products that utilize dairy ingredients produced in the US northeast.
The new Assured Integrated Milk Supplier (AIMS) scheme sets out to ensure traceability in the milk supply chain for those purchasing milk from non-direct sources. But is it compulsory, and who can join?
Australian alternative-milk brand MILKLAB is pressing ahead with plans to expand across Asia with a twin strategy of e-commerce retail and partnerships with cafes.
‘Our short supply chain means the money goes directly to the farmers,’ says CEO Simon Mellin as he opens up on his company’s quest to modernize the morning milkround – and make it more sustainable for both farmers and consumers.
The UK's largest consumer survey has elected this year's Product of the Year winners. DairyReporter looks at which dairy products triumphed across the different categories.
The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) is designed to help small- and medium-sized dairies with up to 75% of their marketing costs and will be capped at the first five million pounds of anticipated production.
Consumers who eat dairy products as well as fruit and vegetables may have a lower risk of becoming obese, according to a cross-sectional study on almost 30,000 adults.
ProVeg UK claims the British Government is preparing to ban plant-based products from using dairy descriptor names such as ‘m*lk’ and ‘b*tter’, plans that it has branded ‘outrageous and unnecessary’.
The initiative provides grants and technical assistance to dairy businesses that focus on niché dairy products as well as packaging and processing innovation.
The US company’s fermented plant-based protein can at once improve flavors, textures and digestibility while enabling clean-label and high-protein label claims. Here's what manufacturers should know.
New research comparing two types of farming systems has found that moving dairy herds outdoors in the summer could improve their milk’s cheese-making properties.
An analysis of the nutritional content of milks served in US schools shows many do not adhere to school nutrition standards or the Dietary Guidelines for Americans on added sugar or sodium, says nonprofit the Center for Science in the Public Interest...
Research conducted by the company reveals some consumers are yet to find a plant-based dairy alternative to match their preferences, with taste still of the highest importance.
As feed prices continue to rise, 28 House and Senate representatives have urged the government to introduce relief measures for struggling organic dairies, or risk the industry’s future. We speak to NODPA executive director Ed Maltby to find out more.
Small and mid-sized farmers will have additional time to enrol into the voluntary program, which offers financial support when market volatility seriously impacts milk prices.
UAE premium milk brand Koita is doubling up on efforts to introduce new product lines, including functional beverages, as it seeks to maintain its growth in Asia.
The New Zealand co-op has confirmed the timeline for implementing its Flexible Shareholding capital structure, designed to ‘level the playing field’ among farmer owners.
The plant-based, neutral-tasting preservative is suitable for clean-label formulations as it harnesses the functionality of natural ingredients that are typically used in nutritional supplements.
Unilever has said it is exploring making ‘cow-free’ ice cream and is hoping to soon launch a product made with dairy proteins made via precision fermentation, but admitted there’s a danger they will be ultimately be rejected by shoppers if they are perceived...
Researchers measured how different cannabinoids contained in hemp affected the animals and transferred into their milk - and what that meant for consumers.