Microplastics Disrupt Milk Quality: New Toxicological Evidence
A new scientific study published in NeuroToxicology provides compelling experimental evidence that chronic exposure to microplastics can significantly impair milk production and quality. Using a controlled rat model, researchers demonstrated that long-term ingestion of microplastics leads to physiological and neurological disruptions in lactating subjects. Key findings include oxidative stress in brain tissues, altered neurotransmitter levels,…
Whey’s Rise: Dairy’s New Trade Power
The global dairy industry is undergoing a transformation driven by booming demand for whey protein, turning a once-overlooked byproduct of cheese-making into a high-value commodity. Whey’s explosive growth stems from its widespread use in fitness supplements, sports nutrition, and emerging weight-loss markets—particularly among users of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and fitness-conscious consumers. This protein surge…
Global demand for dairy to rise but nutrition gaps remain
Global demand for meat, dairy and fish is projected to climb steadily over the next decade, driven by rising incomes and urbanisation in middle-income countries. However, persistent nutritional gaps and mounting environmental pressures reveal a complex path ahead, according to a new study by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Organisation for…
China’s Dairy Market Recovery Expected by Mid-2026
China’s dairy sector, which has been under intense margin pressure due to overcapacity, subdued demand, and falling milk prices, is expected to take at least one more year to recover, according to market experts. The sector, which previously saw rapid expansion, especially post-pandemic, now finds itself in a correction phase. Many large farms are reporting…
Microplastics in Milk and Cheese in Italy- Research report
In a recent study published in the journal npj Science of Food, a group of researchers quantified and characterized microplastic (MP) contamination in milk, fresh cheese, and ripened cheese sold in Italian supermarkets. Background What if your morning latte came sprinkled with tiny plastic flakes that slip past the tongue? Scientists estimate that people ingest tens…
India–Australia CECA Talks Stall Over Dairy & Wine Tariffs
Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Australia have reached an impasse due to deep disagreement over dairy and wine tariffs. Australia is pushing for accelerated tariff cuts on premium wines and expanded market access for dairy products—especially cheese, high-protein whey, and lactose—currently facing import duties of 20–30% in India. Under…
US Challenges India’s Dairy Certificate Rule at WTO
The United States has raised formal objections at the WTO against India’s integrated veterinary-health certificate requirement for dairy imports, describing it as an “unnecessary trade barrier.” The regulation—mandating that imported milk and milk products be certified free from antibiotics, pesticides, heavy metals, and sourced from animals not fed animal-based proteins—is argued to disproportionately disadvantage US…
Great Britain June Milk Volumes Reach Record High
Great Britain delivered a record 1,107 million litres of milk in June—6.2% higher than June 2024 and the strongest June performance on record. Daily average deliveries stood at 36.9 million litres, peaking mid-month above the prior year’s performance. For the April–June quarter, GB’s total milk production reached 3,432 million litres, marking a 5.7% increase year-on-year . The robust…
Global Dairy Consumption Set to Soar-AHDB
According to the OECD/FAO Agricultural Outlook (2023–2033), global demand for dairy—especially fresh milk—will grow by approximately 11% per capita over the next decade . This growth is driven predominantly by rising incomes and population in developing regions, with Asia (notably India and Pakistan), the Middle East, and Africa leading the charge. Fresh dairy consumption in…
ACCC approves merger of dairy giants Lactalis and Fonterra
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved a merger between the country’s two largest dairy processing companies, Lactalis and Fonterra. The planned takeover of Fonterra’s consumer, dairy ingredients and food service businesses by French group Lactalis would create a massive dairy company in Australia. Dairy company Lactalis has been given approval by the…