Rabobank’s Global Dairy Top 20 Report Signals Shifts Ahead
Rabobank’s latest Global Dairy Top 20 report reveals a modest yet stable growth outlook for the dairy sector—combined turnover among the top companies rose by 0.6% in 2024, with a projected increase of 0.5% in 2025 FoodBev Media+1. Despite overall steadiness, the competitive hierarchy is in motion: eight companies shuffled positions in the latest ranking,…
Global dairy quarterly Q3 2025: Milk supply growth on the rise
Firm dairy product prices have pushed farmgate prices in New Zealand and Europe, rising 27% and 18% YOY, respectively. Well-supplied global feed markets have kept a lid on prices. Overall, good farmgate margins are supporting increased milk production, led by the US and New Zealand. Firm dairy prices boost margins and milk output in key…
Dairy Processors Eye Growth in Snacking Trend
Snacking has moved from being an occasional indulgence to a daily eating habit, with consumers increasingly replacing full meals with convenient, nutrient-dense options. Health, portability, and taste are driving this shift, creating new opportunities for food companies worldwide. Dairy products, with their natural protein, calcium, and versatility, are well-positioned to meet these demands. Yogurts, cheese…
Got Milk?” Returns as Dairy Demand Surges
The California Milk Processor Board has relaunched the iconic “Got Milk?” campaign to capitalize on a dairy resurgence in the U.S. Milk volume sales have nearly stabilized, declining just 0.3%, while dollar sales rose 4.6%. Consumers are gravitating toward value-added milk—high-protein, low-sugar, lactose-free—which commands higher prices. Plant-based milk alternatives, conversely, have declined in both volume…
Indonesia Leans on Businesses to Import 1M Dairy Cows
Indonesia has launched a bold, ~$3 billion initiative to import one million dairy cows over five years, aiming to more than quadruple its herd from 220,000 to over one million by 2029 to support a free meals program for 83 million children and expectant mothers. With limited public funds, the government is effectively compelling private…
UK Dairy Power Shift: Farmers Gain Leverage
A new Kite Consulting report, Decoding Dairy Disruption, reveals a profound shift reshaping the UK milk value chain. With record spring 2025 milk production coinciding with global supply constraints, farmers are finding themselves in a more advantageous position—but only temporarily. Notably, UK farmgate prices remain, on average, 2.3p per litre below European standards. Meanwhile, major…
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…