Global FAO Dairy Prices Fall on Weak Demand, Ample Supply
The FAO Dairy Price Index averaged 142.2 points in October 2025, down 5.0 points (3.4 percent) from September, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline. Despite this decline, the index remained 2.7 percent above its level a year earlier. All sub-indices dropped – butter fell by 6.5 percent, whole milk powder by 6.0 percent, skim milk powder by 4.0…
SalzburgMilch rolls out SIG DomeMini carton bottle for dairy
SalzburgMilch, a premium dairy company in Austria, is setting a new benchmark in European dairy packaging by becoming the first to launch products in the SIG DomeMini carton-bottle format developed by SIG. The SIG DomeMini marries the protective and logistics advantages of a carton pack with the convenience of a bottle: large re-closeable cap, on-the-go…
China struggles with milk glut as demand slows and herds expand
China’s dairy industry is grappling with a massive surplus of milk as production continues to rise while domestic demand weakens. After years of aggressive herd expansion and government-backed self-sufficiency drives, the country is now facing one of its largest oversupply situations in recent memory. According to recent reports, China’s milk output has reached nearly 42…
GDT Event 391 — Prices Slip Again, Demand Soft; Q4 Looks Cautious
Global Dairy Trade’s Event 391 (4 Nov 2025) extended the recent soft patch in international dairy prices — the GDT Price Index fell 2.4% on the event, with the weighted average price at US$3,768/tonne and 39,508 tonnes sold. The move was broad-based: Whole Milk Powder (WMP) eased 2.7%, the Butter index lost 4.3% to USD…
Danone’s “Milk Academy” to Up-skill Global Dairy Farmers
Danone has launched its industry-first “Milk Academy” programme, aimed at equipping dairy farmers worldwide with modern tools, sustainability training and digital resources to build more resilient dairy supply chains. The academy is structured around three global Centres of Excellence (first opened in Ohio this year for 60 farmers from nine countries) and supported by local…
Johor Sets 3 Million-Litre Fresh Milk Target for 2026
In a bold move to scale its dairy self-reliance, the Malaysian state of Johor has set a goal of producing over 3 million litres of fresh milk in 2026 under the Jemaluang Dairy Valley (JDV) Sdn Bhd project. More than 1,000 pregnant cows imported from Australia will form the core herd, and the state expects…
Kenya Bans Milk-Powder Imports to Shield Dairy Farmers
In a decisive move to protect its home dairy industry, the Kenyan government has immediately banned the importation of milk powder from neighbouring countries. The policy is designed to support local producers as the country emerges as the second-largest milk producer in Africa after Egypt. With national demand standing at roughly 8 billion litres annually,…
Africa Grows Milk but Still Relies on Imports
From 2013 to 2023, Africa’s milk production climbed by 17%, rising from around 45.5 million tons to 53.2 million tons. Yet despite this growth, the continent remains highly dependent on dairy imports—with imports reaching US $7.5 billion in 2023, driven by population growth, urbanisation and persistently low yields. Cattle numbers are substantial, but productivity is…
China Cracks Down on “Fake Experts” Online
China has introduced a sweeping new rule: any social-media influencer discussing major topics like medicine, finance, education or law must now hold a bona-fide qualification — such as a university degree, professional licence or recognised certification. Platforms must verify credentials and display disclaimers; violations can lead to account suspensions and fines up to ¥100,000 (~US…
Drawing Lessons from New Zealand’s Export Mastery
In the verdant heartlands of Gujarat and the misty hills of Uttar Pradesh, where over 80 million smallholder farmers coax life from buffaloes and cows, India’s dairy sector stands as a colossus. Producing more than 230 million metric tons of milk annually—accounting for a quarter of the world’s supply—India has long been the undisputed giant…