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…
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…