Australia remains among lowest-cost dairy producers
The cost of producing milk in Australia continues to compare favourably with other dairy-exporting regions, despite a structural lift in global milk production costs across the past five years. In its report, The cost of milk: Dissecting milk production costs, Rabobank says dairy farmers in many dairy-exporting regions have felt the pressure of increasingly higher milk…
US Lost 6% of Dairy Farms impacting Top 10 States
The United States lost 6% of its dairies in 2024 and kept milk production essentially flat. The percentage decline in dairy farms is consistent with the past several years, according to USDA data released Feb. 21. Only five states now have at least 1,000 dairies — Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, Minnesota and Ohio. California, where most dairy herds were…
New AlSafi dairy campaign reaches out to Gen Z
Saudi dairy brand AlSafi has launched its latest campaign “TaMoo Tabee3y,” a bold and playful initiative designed to engage Generation Z through humor, authentic experiences, and the unique taste of its dairy products. The campaign introduces the tagline “TaMoo Tabee3y,” emphasizing superior taste, natural ingredients, and a fun, youthful brand identity. For the campaign, AlSafi…
Kulfi making big waves in the North American market
Indian frozen novelty meets the needs of both those with a sweet tooth and health-based prerequisites. Kaurina’s Kulfi’s truck, parked outside the company’s Dallas headquarters, is ready to deliver kulfi to various retailers. Everyone in America knows about ice cream. But for some frozen novelties, great taste may not be enough to boost a product’s…
18% sales tax threatens dairy sector in Pakistan
The government on Thursday assured a review of the imposition of an 18% sales tax on packaged milk, as it turned out that Pakistan has the highest tax on branded milk in the world and two-thirds of consumers earn less than Rs50,000 a month. The assurance to review the high tax rate was given by…
Dairy production set to rise in 2025 in UK
British milk production is forecast to grow by 1.1% in 2025, according to our latest analysis. The first half of the 2024/25 milk year saw sluggish growth, with wet weather in spring and lower prices leading to reduced yields. However, things started to turn around in September as prices climbed and margins improved. Favourable weather…
Milk supports gut bacteria; cheese shifts microbiome
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers in the United States explored the influence of dairy consumption on colonic mucosa-associated gut microbiota. By investigating specific bacterial composition changes linked to dairy intake, they highlighted its implications for individual and public health. Background Did you know that the human gut houses trillions of bacteria that…
Milking” alt-dairy potential: dsm-firmenich displays tech
Swiss-Dutch firm dsm-firmenich is bridging the gap between plant- and dairy-based beverages by “redefining” the alt-dairy experience with technology that imparts authentic, creamy taste while meeting evolving consumer demands. Its Dynarome DA innovation smooths out off-notes from plant proteins while enhancing mouthfeel, and Smart Milk flavor technology imparts rich, buttery notes to bring plant-based milk closer to dairy…
Dairy flush puts everyone in trouble in Nepal
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Sunday said that he has directed private dairies to settle the outstanding dues to farmers, an issue that has remained unresolved for the past two years. However, private dairies argue they are facing a dairy recession, a situation never seen before, and cannot pay farmers even after the prime…
PH, France partner for dairy sector development
The Philippines and France have agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the dairy sector, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced Saturday. In a news release, the DA announced the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the National Dairy Authority (NDA) and France-based Phylum SARL for the conduct of a feasibility study for…