Unilever to spin off ice cream business, cut 7,500 jobs for cost savings
Unilever said on Tuesday it would spin off its ice cream unit, home to popular brands such as Magnum and Ben & Jerry’s, and cut 7,500 jobs in a new cost-savings programme. Investors cheered the plan, sending shares in Unilever, one of the world’s biggest consumer goods companies, up nearly 6 per cent at one…
Dairy Innovation Hub to conduct methane emissions reduction research
It’s easy to ruminate over methane when thinking about dairy and its challenges. Dairy cattle are an essential piece of Wisconsin’s $45.6 billion dairy community, but cattle have to eat — and when they eat, they produce the greenhouse gas methane during digestion. This methane-producing process is natural, with individual cows emitting 150 to 260…
Cadbury unveils two brand new Dairy Milk chocolate bars
Cadbury has unveiled two brand new Dairy Milk chocolate bars that are launching this week. The confectionery giant announced Caramel Nut Crunch and Nutty Praline Crisp will be on sale from Monday. It said the new chocolate bars will have 70 per cent bigger chunks compared with Dairy Milk 180g. Cadbury’s Caramel Nut Crunch bar combines…
Global Dairy Trade Event 352 concluded with the GDT Price Index down 2.8%
Global Dairy Price index dropped by 2.8% in today’s Global Dairy trade event. The index has reached to a level of USD 3497/MT. This is a second consecutive drop in the index since last month. One of the major reason behind this drop is the sluggish global demand . From Indian market perspective it is…
Dairy firm Almarai to invest over $4.8 bln under five-year plan
The Middle East’s biggest dairy firm Almarai (2280.SE), plans to spend over 18 billion riyals ($4.8 billion) through 2028 under a new plan aimed at boosting growth while focusing on areas including supply chain capabilities and food security. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, Public Investment Fund, owns a stake of around 16% in the firm through…
IDF announces the appointment of a new Director General, Ms Laurence Rycken
The Board of Directors of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) announces the appointment of brazzal as new Director General as of 1 April, 2024. Ms Laurence Rycken has been serving IDF for the last 12 years as Science and Standards Programme Manager championing for the role of milk and dairy in nutrition security. Ms Rycken…
Common Bacterial Test Used by Dairy Industry Insufficient for Raw Milk, Study Suggests
In a recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers from Cornell University have demonstrated the inadequacy of an industry standard quality test for raw, organic milk, as it cannot sufficiently differentiate between groups of bacteria. The test evaluated in the study is called Laboratory Pasteurization Count (LPC), which some dairy processors and cooperatives use to…
Genetically modified cows could become insulin factories- Boon for Diabetics
For millions of diabetics worldwide, access to insulin is a constant struggle. But what if the answer wasn’t in a high-tech lab, but grazing away peacefully in a pasture? A new study suggests genetically modified cows could become insulin factories, producing a potentially cheaper and more accessible solution. Researchers from the University of Illinois and…
Here is What Apple’s Formula Could Mean for Dairy Technology
Apple’s unparalleled success has fundamentally transformed public expectations surrounding technology. Known for its user-friendly interfaces, robust data security, and unwavering commitment to sustainability, Apple has redefined the benchmarks for technological achievement. Even Apple’s packaging is designed to delight. This legacy of innovation and user accessibility hasn’t just democratized technology for the average consumer; it has…
Feeding the world: A dairy perspective
Dairy farming in the Netherlands has become a topic of intense debate, with opinions sharply divided. Interestingly, the timing of GDF’s annual congress in New Zealand this March couldn’t be more fitting. Both countries stand as major dairy exporters, boasting robust dairy industries and leveraging favourable climatic conditions for milk production. As a dairy farmer in the…