Dairy showing double digit growth for last 24 weeks in US markets

“Dairy sales have been around 14% above year-ago levels for several weeks now,” said Abrielle Backhouse, research coordinator with the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association. “That means 24 weeks of double-digit growth on the books for 2020, and importantly, this was due to strong shopper metrics all the way around,” continued Backhouse in an August…

Women dairy farmer’s stories told through videos in Australia

The Visible Farmer film project is travelling around Australia to record stories about the women behind food and fibre production, and the vital, innovative role they play. “We’re hoping this unique documentary series will change perceptions and inspire new generations of women to help shape the future of Australia’s sustainable food production,” producer and director…

UnMoo makes dairy-free cheeses from nuts

ARichmond-based startup has created the product that vegans have been waiting for — a plant-based cheese that actually melts. Josh Kadrich, a lactose intolerant cheese lover, founded UnMoo in August 2018. The company sells plant-based cheese and butter that are free of soy, dairy, gluten and cholesterol. He began making cheese in his home kitchen…

August 22 is celebrated as World Plant Milk Day 2020

When it comes to milk, it is not only from animals that we can procure it but from plants as well, and the latter is fast becoming popular as a healthier option. Usually, the first thing that comes to mind when talking about milk is the cow, but over the years we have been hearing…