Iran’s dairy intake less than half recommended level as prices soar
Iran’s Health Ministry says milk consumption in the country has dropped to less than half the recommended level, warning of rising nutritional risks amid falling purchasing power and food insecurity. Ahmad Esmailzadeh, head of the ministry’s Nutrition Improvement Office, said on Sunday that high prices have driven dairy consumption to record lows, while malnutrition, obesity,…
Global Meat & Dairy Giants Emit More GHGs Than Saudi Arabia
Major meat and dairy corporations are generating combined greenhouse gas emissions comparable to some of the largest fossil fuel producers, according to a recent analysis released ahead of the COP30 climate talks in Belém, Brazil. The study, Roasting the Planet: Big Meat and Dairy’s Big Emissions, estimates that 45 major meat and dairy companies emitted…
Global dairy trade : Dairy Prices Ease Amid Market Correction
The 21 October 2025 auction of GDT Event 390 revealed a weakening tone in the global dairy‐ingredients market. According to trade commentary, the event “signals a weak outlook for global dairy prices”. The organisers noted that the published price indices had faced a correction process; a notice said the “price indices for Trading Event 390…
Bel Group backs precision fermentation
Global dairy giant Bel Group is betting on precision fermentation as the next big leap in dairy protein innovation. The company has partnered with French start-up Standing Ovation to develop key milk proteins—such as casein—through microbial fermentation rather than relying entirely on animal milk. The move, Bel says, is part of its broader goal to…
The Dairy Bar: Consumer Holiday Dairy Spending Outlook
The Dairy Bar: Consumer Holiday Spending Outlook; High-Protein Whey; and EU Milk Production in a Minute! Quick Bites: High Protein Whey Shines High protein whey demand has been skyrocketing, bringing prices to new heights. High protein whey continues to outperform other dairy markets, and anecdotal reports indicate that whey protein isolate (WPI) recently topped $10…
Microplastic Found in Cheese Spark Health Concern
A new study by researchers from the University of Padua, Italy, has found microplastic particles in nearly all dairy samples, raising concerns about food safety and long-term health effects. The study analyzed 28 dairy samples, including milk, fresh cheeses like mozzarella and paneer, and aged cheeses such as cheddar and Parmesan. While milk showed an…
Nestlé CEO cuts 16000 jobs Amid Global Sales Slump
New CEO Philipp Navratil Announces Sweeping Layoffs Over Two Years, Citing Need to Accelerate Change After Sales Decline to €71 Billion. Nestlé, the colossal Swiss food manufacturer, has announced massive global restructuring that includes eliminating 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years. The drastic measure was revealed by the new chief executive, Philipp Navratil, in a statement addressing the multinational corporation’s performance. This move…
Safer antimicrobials developed to prevent bovine mastitis
A research collaboration between Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology (SMART), and MIT (USA) has developed a new class of antimicrobial compounds — oligoimidazolium carbon acids (OIMs) — that could revolutionize bovine mastitis prevention. Mastitis, a chronic udder infection, costs the global dairy industry an estimated US$22 billion annually…
Ground-breaking dairy cow research by PhD student
A Charles Sturt PhD student has been named one of five Groundbreakers by evokeAG. Charles Sturt PhD student named one of five Groundbreakers by evokeAG The student’s research focuses on alternatives to treat mastitis in dairy cows The Groundbreaker program is an initiative of AgriFutures A young Charles Sturt University researcher at the forefront of…
DuPont launches IntegraTec XTP 100 IG ultrafiltration modules
Chemical company DuPont is launching IntegraTec XTP 100 IG ultrafiltration modules, a solution powered by innovative PVDF hollow fiber technology. Designed specifically for industrial applications, these modules present a significant advancement in process and wastewater management. IntegraTec XTP 100 IG ultrafiltration modules are powered by innovative PVDF hollow fiber technology. DuPont IntegraTec XTP 100 IG modules offer substantial capital and…