The Dairy Bar: Consumer Holiday Dairy Spending Outlook
The Dairy Bar: Consumer Holiday Spending Outlook; High-Protein Whey; and EU Milk Production in a Minute! Quick Bites: High Protein Whey Shines High protein whey demand has been skyrocketing, bringing prices to new heights. High protein whey continues to outperform other dairy markets, and anecdotal reports indicate that whey protein isolate (WPI) recently topped $10…
Microplastic Found in Cheese Spark Health Concern
A new study by researchers from the University of Padua, Italy, has found microplastic particles in nearly all dairy samples, raising concerns about food safety and long-term health effects. The study analyzed 28 dairy samples, including milk, fresh cheeses like mozzarella and paneer, and aged cheeses such as cheddar and Parmesan. While milk showed an…
Nestlé CEO cuts 16000 jobs Amid Global Sales Slump
New CEO Philipp Navratil Announces Sweeping Layoffs Over Two Years, Citing Need to Accelerate Change After Sales Decline to €71 Billion. Nestlé, the colossal Swiss food manufacturer, has announced massive global restructuring that includes eliminating 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years. The drastic measure was revealed by the new chief executive, Philipp Navratil, in a statement addressing the multinational corporation’s performance. This move…
Safer antimicrobials developed to prevent bovine mastitis
A research collaboration between Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research & Technology (SMART), and MIT (USA) has developed a new class of antimicrobial compounds — oligoimidazolium carbon acids (OIMs) — that could revolutionize bovine mastitis prevention. Mastitis, a chronic udder infection, costs the global dairy industry an estimated US$22 billion annually…
Ground-breaking dairy cow research by PhD student
A Charles Sturt PhD student has been named one of five Groundbreakers by evokeAG. Charles Sturt PhD student named one of five Groundbreakers by evokeAG The student’s research focuses on alternatives to treat mastitis in dairy cows The Groundbreaker program is an initiative of AgriFutures A young Charles Sturt University researcher at the forefront of…
DuPont launches IntegraTec XTP 100 IG ultrafiltration modules
Chemical company DuPont is launching IntegraTec XTP 100 IG ultrafiltration modules, a solution powered by innovative PVDF hollow fiber technology. Designed specifically for industrial applications, these modules present a significant advancement in process and wastewater management. IntegraTec XTP 100 IG ultrafiltration modules are powered by innovative PVDF hollow fiber technology. DuPont IntegraTec XTP 100 IG modules offer substantial capital and…
Consumers Still Value Fat in Milk, Study Finds
A recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science examined how consumers perceive fat in milk and how those perceptions influence purchasing behavior. Contrary to long-standing assumptions, the research revealed that many consumers associate milk fat with better taste, quality, and naturalness, while only a minority link it to negative health outcomes. The study…
America’s Dairy Boom: A Billion-Dollar Transformation
The U.S. dairy industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom — driven by record investments, surging global demand for protein, and the rise of “beef-on-dairy” as a parallel revenue stream. Over $11 billion is being invested in 53 new or expanded processing plants across 19 states, marking one of the largest capital inflows in U.S. agri-history….
UK Milk Output Surges 5.5%, But Prices May Soften Ahead
Great Britain’s milk deliveries in September 2025 touched 1.023 billion litres, up 5.5% over last year — showing no signs of slowing, according to AHDB. Daily collections averaged 34 million litres, while total deliveries for April–September reached 6.56 billion litres, a 5.3% seasonal rise. The growth was supported by wetter pastures after a dry summer,…
FDA Nod to Animal-Free Dairy Proteins: A New Milestone
In a historic move that could redefine the global dairy landscape, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted a “No Questions Letter” to French biotech company Verley for its precision-fermented dairy proteins. The two approved products—FermWhey™ Native and FermWhey™ MicroStab—are identical to conventional whey proteins found in cow’s milk but produced entirely without…