Nepali Dairy Farmers Gain from Rising Milk Prices in India
With milk prices rising in India, Nepali dairy producers are finding better market opportunities across the border, reversing a trend that previously saw cheaper Indian milk flooding Nepal and squeezing local producers. Earlier seasons forced Nepali farmers to struggle with surplus or process excess milk themselves due to illegal imports; this year, higher Indian milk…
China Baby Formula Market Defies Birthrate Slump
Despite China’s birthrate hitting record lows in 2025, the outlook for infant formula suppliers has not collapsed as feared, with market dynamics suggesting resilience and new growth avenues for premium brands and overseas players. Births in China last year fell to their lowest level since at least 1949, prompting a sell-off in shares of companies…
Powdered Whole Milk Under Scrutiny in Infant Botulism Outbreak
Powdered whole milk — a commonly used dairy ingredient in products such as infant formula — has emerged as a potential source of contamination in a major botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart brand formula, prompting intensified testing and safety concerns in the dairy supply chain. U.S. health authorities say testing by the Food and Drug…
Dairy poised to meet consumers growing demand for protein
Consumer demand for foods and beverages with high protein levels continues to surge as a growing percentage of Americans focus on increasing their dietary protein. The sharp rise in demand is shifting buying habits and could ultimately transform the retail grocery space. Food and beverage manufacturers representing a host of product categories are moving quickly…
Dairy giants rush to recall infant formula after contamination scare
Three of the world’s largest dairy companies are recalling and blocking batches of infant milk formula after a contamination scare that began with Nestle widened on Wednesday to French groups Danone and Lactalis. The recalls highlight how a single compromised ingredient can spread through the tightly regulated infant nutrition sector, triggering swift action from regulators and…
Inside the World’s Giant 230,000 Cow Mega Farm in China
One of the world’s largest concentrated dairy operations — **China Modern Dairy’s mega farm in Anhui Province, China — houses more than 230,000 dairy cows under a single industrial system, making it one of the top two biggest livestock facilities globally by herd size. This facility, often compared with other large production hubs such as…
GDT 396: Dairy Prices Rally Again After Nine Drops
The 396th Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction — the second dairy trading event of 2026 — delivered a second consecutive rise in global dairy prices, with the GDT Price Index increasing by 1.5 % to 1,088 compared with the January 6 event (which had climbed about 6.3 % to 1,072 after nine straight declines). The…
India Slaps 30% Duty on US Pulses; Trade Talks Feel Strain
India has quietly imposed a 30 % tariff on pulses imported from the United States — including key crops like yellow peas and lentils — in what officials present as a protective trade measure for domestic agriculture and farmers. This duty, which came into effect from November 1, 2025, marks a retaliatory step after earlier…
High-Oleic Soybeans Could Transform Dairy Feed & Milk Quality
New research shows that feeding high-oleic soybeans to dairy cows can both improve milk composition and cut feed costs, offering a promising feed strategy for producers amid rising input prices. This discovery from scientists and dairy operators in Michigan, USA highlights how plant-based feed innovations can directly impact dairy economics and sustainability. Farmers have long…
Dairy Protein Value Index Slips as South America Exports Shift
The Dairy Protein Value Index posted a modest decline in mid-December, highlighting subtle but meaningful shifts in South American dairy exports that continue to shape global protein markets — including pricing dynamics felt across the United States. According to the latest data from South Dairy Trade (SDT), the Dairy Protein Value Index stood at 13.65 for the period December 1–15, 2025, down slightly from 13.71 recorded during November…