ChickP Protein Stars in Compelling Dairy Cheese Analog
Rehovot, Israel – ChickP Protein, Ltd.’s patented chickpea isolate demonstrates its capacity to act as an exceptional plant-based protein alternative for cheese analogs. The foodTech start-up has created prototypes of chickpea-powered cream cheese and firm cheddar cheese. The new innovations match real dairy cheese in appearance, flavor, and are highly nutritious. ChickP’s breakthrough formulations will be instrumental in…
The Coca-Cola Co. pulls plug on Innocent dairy-free range
The Coca-Cola Co.’s Innocent brand is to discontinue its dairy-free range of beverages, announcing on social media that the three-strong line of drinks would be “leaving shelves in the next few weeks”. Primarily a producer of smoothies and juices, Innocent entered the dairy-free market in 2018 with a UK launch that sought to leverage the growing demand…
Global SMP and Butter prices falls to Rs 225 and Rs 405 per kg
Third consecutive fall in global price index since February 2023 The global dairy price index has fallen again by 2.6% to reach at a level of USD 3361 per Metric Ton. 148 bidders transacted volumes of 26795MT in the auction held on March 21st 2023 at GDT. The key results are as follows : AMF…
Carbon efficiency the better way to cut dairy farm emissions
Late last week, Greenpeace New Zealand held a protest outside Fonterra’s head office in Auckland. According to Greenpeace, the area was being transformed into a flood zone and it was calling for more government action on climate change. The “flood zone” was a few old sofas and other junk representing flood debris and a handful of people carrying placards…
Local manure regulations can help reduce water pollution
Animal agriculture is a major source of water pollution in the United States, as manure runoff carries excess nutrients into rivers and lakes. Because of their non-point source nature, most farms are not regulated under the federal Clean Water Act. This leaves pollution control up to the states, resulting in a patchwork of different approaches…
Innovations identified as key to dairy sector in China
More efforts should be made in supply chains and innovations to fuel the high-quality development of the domestic dairy industry in China, which will bolster the development of farming and boost the nation’s rural vitalization progress, said deputies to the 14th National People’s Congress. Shi Yudong, a deputy to the NPC and director of the…
Australian dairy group Norco expands into plant-based alternatives
Australia’s Norco Co-operative has joined the ranks of dairy companies that include plant-based alternatives in their product range. The business is selling pea- and oat-based drinks in Woolworths stores in Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales, the co-op’s home state. The products have an RRP of AUD5.50 (US$3.67). Norco said its P2 Pea Protein Mylk…
Interactive ‘virtual farm’ website expands access to sustainability
A new interactive “carbon calculator” tool can help dairy farmers see sustainability principles in action and improve farm management decisions related to climate change. The carbon calculator expands on the existing “virtual farm” website developed by researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Penn State Extension, in partnership with several universities, including the…
Dairy farmers take pride in being backed with Dairy Pride Act
The stakes are high for a re-introduced bill named The Dairy Pride Act. An FDA ruling in February allowed soy and nut beverages to be called milk, but it has caused quite a stir among farmers and lawmakers in Wisconsin. How milk is defined is currently up for debate, depending on who you ask. David…
How single-celled yeasts are doing the work of 1,500-pound cows
The first course was a celery root soup lush with whole milk. The last was a spice cake topped with maple cream cheese frosting, served with a side of ice cream. And then a latte with its fat cap of glossy foam. In all, a delicious lunch. Maybe a little heavy on the dairy. Only…