Rethinking Dairy: Full-Fat and Low-Fat Milk May Be Healthier
Emerging research is challenging decades-old dietary guidelines that favor low-fat dairy over full-fat versions. While public health advice has long emphasized reducing saturated fat intake by choosing skim or low-fat dairy, recent evidence suggests dairy fat could be more neutral in its health effects than previously assumed. Experts note that consuming whole milk, cheese, and…
India and NZ: A Dairy Deal that Could Be a Game-Changer?
The Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand reignites the dairy debate: will it open markets for NZ or threaten Indian producers? India and New Zealand are negotiating a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that could redefine global dairy trade—but at what cost? This week, from 1 to 7 September 2025, the third round of…
Derogation Loss Could Devastate Irish Dairy Sector-Teagasc
A Teagasc economic assessment warns that losing the Nitrates derogation could trigger a 39% drop in family farm income, potentially forcing the closure of hundreds of dairy farms . Nationally, dairy cow numbers may fall by 15%, and milk output drop by up to 1.2 billion litres, slashing exports by about €1 billion annually and…
China’s dairy science reshapes global nutrition & innovation
hina’s dairy industry is undergoing a profound transformation, moving from traditional smallholder setups to a highly modernized, technology-driven sector that is now shaping global dairy science. In 2024, the country produced 41 million tonnes of milk, with nearly 72% coming from around 700 medium-to-large enterprises, a sharp contrast to its fragmented structure just two decades…
Butter, milkfat dip as powders drag GDT index lower
The latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) trading event delivered a noticeably softer price tone: the overall GDT Price Index fell 4.3% from the previous auction, with the weighted average price at US$4,043 per tonne and total volume sold around 41,465 tonnes — largely whole milk powder (WMP) and skim milk powder (SMP). The result shows…
Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Dairy Production-IDF
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has unveiled the 2025 edition of its flagship publication, the IDF Guide to Prudent Use of Antimicrobial Agents in Dairy Production 2.0, reinforcing its commitment to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and advancing sustainable dairy practices worldwide. Published as Bulletin of the IDF N° 536/2025, the updated guide offers a comprehensive framework for…
Fonterra’s Brand Sale: Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Loss?
Fonterra’s decision to sell its brands business—home to household names like Anchor, Mainland, and Kapiti—to French-owned Lactalis for NZ$3.85 billion has sparked intense debate. While the deal promises a windfall for farmer-owners amid strong dairy prices, critics argue it represents a short-term tactical win but a long-term strategic failure. When Fonterra was formed, the vision…
Food of the future: biotechnology and personalized nutrition
The arrival of personalized functional foods marks a before and after in the global food industry, according to Michio Kaku, theoretical physicist and expert in technological trends, in his latest book Quantum Supremacy: The Technological Revolution That Will Change Everything . Biotechnology and genetics make it possible to create foods that meet the specific needs of each…
दूध की अधिकता, मक्खन की कमी: तेजी या बढ़ती समस्या?
पिछले हफ़्ते हम अपनी गर्मी की छुट्टियों से लौटे और बाज़ार में तुरंत ही हलचल देखी। हमारी गतिविधियाँ मक्खन पर केंद्रित थीं, पनीर की कीमतों में भारी अंतर दिखा और पाउडर की कीमतें नीरस दायरे में रहीं। हालाँकि गतिविधियाँ ज़्यादा थीं, लेकिन आउट-ऑफ़-ऑफ़िस रिस्पॉन्स भी ज़्यादा रहे। कई उत्पादकों—जिन्होंने पिछले हफ़्ते कीमतों में गिरावट की…
Milk Surplus, Butter Slump: Boom or Brewing Trouble?
Last week we returned from our summer break and found the market immediately in full swing. Our activity focused on butter, with cheese prices showing wide gaps and powder prices moving in boring ranges. Although activity was high, out-of-office replies also remained high. Many producers—who had to admit the price trend was down last week—expect…