Perfect Day Faces Legal Battle Over ‘Animal-Free Dairy’ Claims
Perfect Day, a biotech pioneer producing whey proteins via precision fermentation, is facing a lawsuit from Organic Consumers Association and Toxin Free USA. The lawsuit alleges deceptive marketing of its ProFerm whey protein, produced using a genetically engineered strain of Trichoderma reesei. While the FDA affirmed its GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status in 2020,…
India Poised to Challenge U.S. in Global Butter Export Markets
In a development that could reshape global dairy trade dynamics, India is emerging as a serious contender to the U.S. in the international butter market, according to a recent analysis by U.S.-based dairy experts. While the U.S. has traditionally maintained a stable share in global butter exports, India’s rising milk production, expanding processing infrastructure, and…
GDT Auction Sees Stable Milk Powder Prices Despite New Tariffs
In the latest Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction, milk powder prices remained steady, demonstrating resilience in the face of newly implemented tariffs. This auction was closely watched by industry stakeholders, as it marked the first trading event since the introduction of these tariffs, which were anticipated to impact global dairy trade dynamics. Market analysts had…
Journey from Orphan to ‘Dairy Godfather’: Niu Gensheng
The remarkable story of Niu Gensheng, dubbed China’s ‘Dairy Godfather’, traces an extraordinary rise from being sold as a baby for ₹600 to founding Mengniu Dairy, one of China’s largest dairy companies. Raised in poverty in Inner Mongolia and orphaned young, Niu began his career as a bottle washer at Yili, later rising to Vice-President….
UK Spot Milk Prices Plunge Amid Growing Oversupply Pressure
The UK dairy market is experiencing significant turmoil as spot milk prices have dramatically fallen due to a surge in milk supply, leaving processors overwhelmed. According to the latest market updates, spot milk prices dropped to as low as 28-30ppl (pence per litre) — a sharp decline from recent levels. This sharp fall is attributed…
Women Leaders Power Progress in U.S. Dairy Industry
A new feature by Dairy Foods highlights the remarkable contributions of women leaders in the U.S. dairy sector who are shaping the future of the industry through innovation, workforce empowerment, and community engagement. From operations and sustainability to R&D and HR, these women exemplify a multifaceted commitment to excellence, driving meaningful change across their organizations….
U.S. Dairy Steady Despite Tariff Pause
Despite a recent pause in tariff relief for U.S. dairy under the Section 301 investigation framework, the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) reports no immediate impact on its primary export destinations. Key markets—including Mexico, Southeast Asia, and Latin America—remain stable, as they are not currently subjected to Section 301-related tariffs. The U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR)…
India’s Dairy Sector Faces U.S. Heat Over Non-Tariff Barriers
The U.S. National Trade Estimate Report has raised concerns over India’s non-tariff barriers (NTBs) affecting agricultural imports, particularly in the dairy sector. These NTBs include stringent sanitary and phytosanitary standards, labeling requirements, and certification processes that the U.S. argues hinder market access for its dairy products. India defends these measures as essential for safeguarding public…
China has banned reconstituted milk in sterilized milk
China has officially banned the use of reconstituted milk in the production of sterilized milk under the latest revision of its national food safety standards, aiming to enhance dairy product quality and support the development of the domestic dairy industry. The revision, among 50 new standards and nine amendments issued concerning national food safety, will…
Denmark’s Arla plans dairy tie-up with Germany’s DMK
Denmark’s Arla Foods plans to merge with smaller German rival DMK Group to form Europe’s biggest dairy cooperative owned by more than 12,000 farmers, the two companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday. The merged entity will carry the Arla name, and Peder Tuborgh, current Arla CEO, will become head of the company, which…