Are lab-grown dairy proteins truly identical to natural dairy?
For centuries, nature has been humanity’s primary source of protein. But today, alongside fields, farms and seas, laboratories are joining the list, an innovation that is likely to reshape the future of food. By combining traditional fermentation and modern biotechnology, scientists are using genetically modified yeast that acts like tiny factories to produce lab-based proteins…
From Delhi risks to a domestic dairy bust
It’s increasingly clear that China’s corporate giants and its vast consumer base are navigating a period of profound recalibration. This dual challenge is vividly illustrated by two diverging trends: the complex dance of Chinese companies in India, driven by fraught geopolitics; and the unmistakable maturation of China’s domestic consumer market, where the once-booming dairy sector…
Fonterra meeting functional dairy ingredients demands of North Asia
In the dynamic markets of Japan and South Korea, Fonterra has emerged as a crucial player in the evolving world of functional dairy ingredients. These countries represent a unique combination of demographic shifts, health consciousness and culinary innovation that is transforming the dairy landscape. With Japan boasting more than 90,000 centenarians and South Korea projected…
NZ Milk Output Jumps 17.8% at Start of 2025/26 Season
At the outset of New Zealand’s 2025/26 dairy season, milk production surged 17.8% year-on-year—an unusually strong start even during seasonal low months (June–July) . ANZ agricultural economist Matt Dilly credits excellent pasture growth and a recovery from earlier drought, alongside improved reproduction metrics and reduced herd culling, for the lift in production potential . Feed…
Milk, eggs hit dynamic pricing via digital shelf labels
Electronic Shelf Labels (ESLs) are rapidly reshaping pricing dynamics in European and U.S. supermarkets, with direct implications for trade in dairy staples such as milk and eggs. As reported, major chains in Europe now adjust prices on items like milk dozens of times per day—especially during peak demand or holidays. U.S. retailers including Walmart, Kroger,…
Dairy disappointment at India-UK trade deal
At face value, the recently announced trade deal between the UK and India may, over time, be good news for Scottish distillers. However, there are likely to be fewer benefits and potential threats for our dairy sector writes NFU Scotland Milk Committee Chair Bruce Mackie. We would recognise that a vibrant agricultural sector is probably…
Greek Yogurt Gains Edge in Blood Sugar Market
A recent EatingWell feature identifies plain Greek yogurt as the top dairy product for better blood sugar control, offering new marketing potential for the dairy industry amid rising health-conscious consumer behavior and diabetes concerns. The article highlights the triple benefit of Greek yogurt: high protein, low added sugars, and naturally occurring probiotics, which help slow…
Global Dairy Intelligence Connects East and West
India’s DairyNews7X7.com Joins Forces with Argentina’s eDairyNews.com New Delhi, India / Córdoba, Argentina – DairyNews7X7.com, India’s premier dairy‑sector news platform founded by Kuldeep Sharma (aka Dairyguru), today announces a strategic global partnership with eDairyNews.com, Argentina’s leading international dairy news portal operated by Dairy Corp, directed by Alejandro Maurino. About DairyNews7X7.com (India / Asia) Founded in 2020…
DDC Nepal struggles to sell 600 tons of dairy products
The Dairy Development Corporation (DDC), a government-owned enterprise, has failed to sell 600 tons of powdered milk and butter despite issuing a public notice on June 7 to clear ageing stock. The notice aimed to adjust prices and offload 300 tons each of powdered milk and butter nearing expiration. The DDC’s effort to sell products worth…
Bearish Milk Production Report Pressures Butter markets
The big story out in the world and in the futures market today was yesterday’s Milk Production report, with June production up 3.3% on the year. We saw aggressive selling yesterday post-report and post-settlement. That selling returned and persisted through today’s cash session. The aggressive selling in Class III futures held in the August and…