Co-ops Key to Food Security: India’s Dairy Model Leads
According to an analysis by Reuters, cooperatives are emerging as essential to global food security and sustainable agrifood systems. The article highlights that during the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives, numerous global examples underscored how member-owned structures deliver resilience, fairness and scalability. In India, the dairy cooperative model through Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul)…
NZ Dairy Structure: One Major Firm, Strong Follower & Niche Players
In his recent commentary, agribusiness analyst Allan Barber applauds the evolution of the New Zealand dairy sector into a balanced market structure: one dominant processing company, a credible second-tier follower, and several specialist firms each focused on narrow but successful product ranges. He points out that the leading co-operative Fonterra Co‑operative Group Ltd still controls…
Comparison amongst fatty acids in plant-based milk alternatives
A new scientific study has compared the profiles of free and total fatty acids in plant-based milk alternatives available in Greece, spotlighting nutritional nuances between these products and traditional dairy options. The research analysed a range of plant-based milks to determine how well their fat content aligns with consumer expectations around healthier, sustainable alternatives. Key…
New Review Maps Next-Gen Directions for Plant-Based Yogurts
A newly published review brings together emerging trends shaping the plant-based yogurt sector, with a strong focus on novel raw materials, bio-functional attributes, product stability and sustainability. The paper examines how manufacturers and researchers are pivoting beyond traditional plant milks to tap under‐explored ingredients, and how process innovations aim to meet consumer expectations around health,…
Global Dairy Summit 2025: Sustainability & Innovation Insights
The 2025 IDF World Dairy Summit, held in Santiago, Chile, brought together global dairy leaders to discuss the future of the industry, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. The summit emphasized the pressing need for dairy sectors worldwide to adopt environmentally responsible practices, improve efficiency, and leverage technological advancements to meet growing…
Trump 5-Point Plan to strenghthen American beef industry
The latest Global Protein Digest highlights a sharp turn in global protein markets, where shrinking beef herds, volatile feed costs, and tight dairy supplies are rewriting trade equations. Worldwide, corn and soy prices remain unstable, while droughts in key regions have hit green fodder yields. With feed accounting for nearly 70% of dairy farm costs,…
EU Clears FrieslandCampina-Milcobel Merger, Enlarges Dairy Power
The European Commission has officially approved the proposed merger between Dutch cooperative FrieslandCampina and Belgian cooperative Milcobel. The deal, first announced in December 2024, will bring together operations processing around 10 billion kg of milk annually across nearly 11,000 member farms and 16,000 farmer‐members in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and northern France. The Commission concluded…
Yili Leads Global Dairy Innovation & Sustainability Drive
Yili Group, China’s leading dairy firm, is ramping up efforts in both product innovation and environmental sustainability, according to an interview published by FoodBev Media. The company recently secured multiple nominations and wins at the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Dairy Innovation Awards at the 2025 World Dairy Summit, underlining its global ambitions. Key innovations include:…
Fonterra’s $4.2 B Sale Sparks Brand-Control and National Interest Alarm
Fonterra, the New Zealand dairy co-operative owned by approximately 10,000 farmer‐shareholders, has announced plans to sell its global consumer‐goods division—including iconic brands such as Anchor, Mainland, Kāpiti, Fresh’n Fruity, Anmum and Fernleaf—to French dairy giant Lactalis for around NZ$4.2 billion (US$3.8 billion+) as part of its strategy to focus more on premium ingredients and food-service…
Dairy Makes a Comeback as America’s New Superfood Trend
Health-conscious Americans are showing renewed interest in dairy products, particularly in protein-rich and fermented forms such as yogurt, cottage cheese, and kefir. The global dairy-based protein market was valued at ~US$15 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach ~US$22 billion by 2033. Key drivers include: Viral food-hacks (for example, blending cottage cheese into sauces…