Japanese study reveals link between dairy intake and odd-number carbon chain fatty acids
A recent study by Tohoku University researchers has shed light on the association between dairy product consumption and odd-number carbon chain fatty acids (odd-FA) within the Japanese population, a correlation previously confirmed in Europe and Oceania but understudied in Asian countries. Details of their research were published in the journal Metabolomics on March 5, 2024….
Global dairy Price index almost unchanged
Global Dairy Trade Event 354 concluded with the GDT Price Index up 0.1% with average global price index touching USD 3590/MT. Key Results remains as follows : AMF index up 1.7%, average price US$7,062/MT (Rs 580/Kgs) Butter index down 1.4%, average price US$6,546/MT (Rs 535/Kgs/MT) BMP index not available, average price not available Ched index down 8.5%, average…
Healthiest milk options for you
Kids drink a glass of milk at dinner for a reason – milk contains nutrients we need to grow and maintain healthy bones. Dairy is just as important in adulthood, but about 90% of Americans aren’t meeting the recommendation of three cups per day, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Not all dairy products are created…
Dairy processors betting on health and wellness for growth
Refrigerated dairy is the largest category at retail in terms of dollar sales, said Paul Ziemnisky, group executive vice president of science, innovation and business development for Dairy Management Inc., Rosemont, Ill., with “real dairy” being 21-times larger than plant-based alternatives and delivering more growth. “But there are many untapped opportunities, especially in the health…
Raw milk is becoming cheaper in Ukraine
Raw milk is becoming cheaper in Ukraine due to the increase in the volume of its production in the spring and the appearance of surpluses on the market. Dairy processing enterprises need less raw milk in the conditions of a slowdown in exports and a reduction in the consumption of dairy products in the domestic market. The further devaluation of the hryvnia and the increase in the supply of dairy products to Europe may contribute…
Does drinking your breast milk boost immunity? Kardashian thinks so.
In a recent Instagram story, Kourtney Kardashian Barker, who welcomed her first child with husband Travis Barker in November, said she “pounded a glass of breast milk” because she felt sick. Although the 44-year-old reality TV star can certainly drink her own milk if she pleases, her post begs the question: Does drinking your own breast milk, or milk from another human,…
Dairy consumption falls again in Germany
The consumption of milk in Germany declined again in 2023, government data shows. According to preliminary figures published by the Bundesinformationszentrums Landwirtschaft (BZL), the per capita consumption of milk in Germany shrunk to less than 46kg in 2023, from 46.1kg in 2022, which had been a record low. Meanwhile, the production of drinking milk fell…
How the dairy industry is overcoming supply chain disruption
In the wake of COVID-19, industries worldwide faced unprecedented challenges, and the dairy sector was no exception. However, this industry’s response showcases a remarkable journey of resilience, innovation, and strategic adaptation, particularly regarding supply chain management. The dairy industry is navigating its post-pandemic recovery, focusing on the critical aspects of supply chain adjustments, technological advancements,…
Consumer perception of Cheddar cheese color
Abstract The color of Cheddar cheese in the US is influenced by many factors, primarily the amount of annatto added as a colorant. The US FDA is currently reviewing its definition of the term “natural” on food labels, which may result in the use of colorants being restricted in natural cheeses. The objective of this…
EU dairy product availability: supplies tightened in Q4
Key points: Lower production and improved exports drove available supplies lower Exports to China improved for butter and cheese Demand from MENA, US and China boosted EU exports EU dairy product availability continued on a downward trajectory in Q4 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. Declines in production and improved exports tightened supplies….