Taxing nutrition — the unaffordability of milk in Pakistan
Milk is more than just a household staple — it is a vital source of nutrition for millions, particularly children, women, and the elderly. However, the imposition of an 18 per cent general sales tax (GST) on packaged milk in the last fiscal budget threatens to make this essential commodity unaffordable for many families. This move not…
Trump says dairy, lumber tariffs on Canada may come soon
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday (March 7, 2025) that he could impose reciprocal tariffs on Canadian dairy and lumber within days — a move set to fuel tensions with Ottawa just days after an earlier wave of levies. Since taking office in January, Mr. Trump has unleashed a series of tariffs and threats targeting…
Illegal imports from India prevent fair milk price in Nepal
Dairy farmers have complained that they are not receiving the price set by the government for their milk, as locally produced milk is unable to get a fair market price due to dairy products imported from the Indian border region. Dairy farmers have complained that they are not receiving the price set by the…
Which countries pay the least and most for milk?
Is your milk habit now a drain on your grocery budget? The staple has become a whole lot more expensive in numerous countries over the past few years. A slew of factors is behind the surge in prices. General inflation has driven up the cost of everything, while increased production expenses, including rising feed, energy…
Milk price protection through hedging at farmers’ fingertips
Dairy farmers are to be offered Milk Price Protection through their Figured farm financial management platform, the largest in use by farmers and their accountants. The MPP product, said Figured, can help manage milk price volatility and protect farm income. Figured has teamed up with StoneX, a global agricultural risk management firm, to offer what…
Dairytales: Arla’s smokescreen for its lack of climate action
The world has been experiencing record-breaking and deadly heat over the past decade, with 2024 becoming the hottest year yet. In 2021, scientists declared that, in order to halt this rise in global temperatures, swift action to reduce methane emissions was needed.[i] This is because methane is 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2) while…
Widespread E. coli contamination found in Egyptian dairy
No one should have to fear food poisoning every time they eat or drink, but the reality, even in the 21st century, is that risks remain. An Osaka Metropolitan University-led Egypt-Japan research team found E. coli prevalent in over 25% of popular milk and dairy products in Egypt. Of the 210 samples of raw milk, cheese, and…
TÜRKIYE DAIRY PRODUCTION FALLS DUE TO INFLATION
Türkiye is one of the top 10 milk producers worldwide, according to the Turkish National Dairy Council (Ulusal Süt Konseyi – USK) but the country’s dairy sector has been impacted over the past two years by high inflation and the depreciation of the Turkish lira (1). Production is slowly rebounding, with demand driven by the…
First Lab-Grown Whole Cow’s Milk To Debut In The U.S.
Dairy farming is under increasing pressure for its environmental impact, consuming vast resources and emitting methane— a greenhouse gas far more potent than CO₂. As the food industry searches for lower-carbon alternatives, Boston-based startup Brown Foods is preparing to showcase UnReal Milk, the world’s first lab-grown whole cow’s milk— produced without a single cow. According to…
Better-for-you gets a foothold on dairy
Shoppers are prioritizing healthy and regenerative The dairy category is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by shifting consumer concerns and a growing demand for healthier, more sustainable and transparent food options. Most supermarket leaders believe the segment is poised for exciting innovations in 2025 that will reflect evolving consumer priorities around these important…