Mozzarella & Listeria: A Hidden Food Safety Risk
Food safety in dairy is often taken for granted, especially when it comes to value-added products like mozzarella cheese. Yet, a recent systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Dairy Science has raised important red flags. The study examined global data on the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in mozzarella cheese and found that…
NZ Dairy War: Fonterra’s Milk Share Slipping Despite Profit Surge
Despite a record payout and $1.1B profit, the co-op’s share of the New Zealand milk pool is shrinking as independent processors intensify competition. Despite reporting a massive profit after tax of $1.1 billion and a record $10.16/kgMS milk price for the last season, Fonterra Co-operative Group is struggling to defend its dominant market position. The dairy giant confirmed it netted a higher volume…
Walmart controls milk pricing through tight supply chain
Walmart keeps milk prices low by integrating control over its dairy supply chain, enabling consistent pricing and avoiding traditional middleman markups. The retailer owns and operates milk processing plants — for example, it already runs a plant in Indiana and plans new facilities in Georgia and Texas — allowing it to bypass external processors and…
U.S. dairy braces for market shifts from new FMMO rules
The U.S. dairy industry is preparing for significant structural changes as proposed revisions to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system are likely to reshape pricing, pooling, and regional milk flows. Under the new rules, market classification, component pricing and incentive structures may be tweaked to better align with current dairy consumption and processing realities….
Hydrolyzed A1A2 Milk Matches A2 in Stomach Comfort
A recent Finnish study investigated the effects of A2 milk, marketed as a gut-friendly alternative, and protein-hydrolyzed lactose-free milk on gastrointestinal symptoms and inflammation levels. The study found that protein-hydrolyzed lactose-free milk was as tolerated as A2 milk by lactose-tolerant individuals and better tolerated by lactose-intolerant individuals. The best-known cause of milk-induced gastrointestinal symptoms is…
Danone’s procurement battles methane in African dairy
Danone has placed sustainable procurement at the heart of its climate strategy in African dairy supply chains, aiming to drastically cut methane emissions. Fresh milk, which contributes nearly 70% of the company’s dairy emissions, is the focal point. To achieve its goal of a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030 (from a 2020 baseline),…
USDA to Launch Quarterly U.S. Milk Production Survey
On September 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) announced it will initiate its quarterly Milk Production survey. The exercise will collect data from roughly 4,500 milk producers nationwide to quantify herd size, milk output, and on-farm utilization. The results will be published October 22, 2025, in the Milk Production…
NZ’s White Gold Boom 2025: Master Dairy Trade, Beat Rules
In September 2025, New Zealand’s dairy industry is experiencing a commercial renaissance: farmgate prices soaring, exports hitting records, and doors opening in key markets such as Canada. But amid the boom, regulatory shadows loom, tied to water quality and nitrate pollution – issues that, if not handled shrewdly, could stall momentum. Is this the moment…
Dairy Alternatives: Fading Trend or Hidden Growth Opportunity?
Consumer interest in plant-based dairy alternatives has cooled somewhat, according to recent UK consumer research by Oddlygood Group. Key barriers include perceptions around cost, taste, and nutrition, with many consumers viewing traditional dairy as healthier. However, nearly half of those who have stopped buying plant-based drinks indicated they’re open to returning. Meanwhile, hybrid and precision…
Milcobel & NoPalm Turn Dairy Waste into Sustainable Oil
Belgian dairy cooperative Milcobel has entered a strategic partnership with biotech startup NoPalm Ingredients to convert whey permeate (a cheese byproduct) into sustainable palm-oil alternatives. The demonstration facility starts in 2026, and a full commercial plant could be established at Milcobel’s Langemark site by 2028. The collaboration aims to create circular economic value, reduce waste,…