Vegan products not always safe for people with dairy allergy
People with dairy and fish allergies are being advised not to buy vegan products without checking the label carefully as they may contain animal products due to cross-contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign to make consumers aware of the dangers after research released by the regulatory body showed 62% of people…
India simply not open to a dairy deal, says analyst
A former Indian trade official has used a cricketing analogy to downplay New Zealand’s chances of achieving dairy market access gains from free trade talks with his country. “A good exchange would be if India opens dairy but Kane Williamson starts playing cricket for India,” said Abhijit Das, a former trade negotiator and head of…
Dairy nutrition education cues help increase consumption
To reverse the US trend of moving away from dairy consumption, the industry sector developed educational tools to enlighten consumers about dairy’s health benefits. Concurrently, a research team set out to find out if these “learning” measures were useful and found they increased consumer spending and consumption of cheese, ice cream, milk and yogurt by…
Big dairy is distorting the milk market
Sticklers for spelling may wish to steer clear of supermarkets right now. Newfangled products with names like ‘cheeze’, ‘m*lk’ and even ‘cre&m’ are increasingly prominent in vegan food aisles, with no punctuation marks left behind. Other brands are finding further ways to wink at conventional dairy terms, branding their offerings as ‘not milk’, ‘cheddar-type’ or…
China’s dairy imports down in 2023: What’s the outlook for 2024?
China is an important buyer on the world dairy markets, with a strong influence on global demand that plays into price dynamics. Imports of dairy products to China continued to decline in 2023, driven by increased domestic production and weaker consumer demand. Imports of dairy products into China totalled 2.6 million tonnes in 2023, down…
China’s Dairy Industry – Market Trends and Opportunities
The dairy industry in China has boomed following the rise in incomes and living standards seen in recent decades. Previously a luxury product available only to the few, milk and dairy are increasingly becoming staples of the kitchen table, driven by changing attitudes and tastes. At the same time, the market has significant room for growth,…
US dairy export council’s insights – Dairy export trends for 2024
The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) delves into the complexities of dairy trade dynamics for the year 2024, shedding light on significant market factors and economic influences shaping the industry’s trajectory. China’s Economic Trajectory: Amid economic uncertainties, China’s role as a major dairy importer remains pivotal. However, challenges like consumer confidence and GDP slowdowns pose…
WORLD DAIRY NEWS NZ dairy industry says agricultural subsidies distorting trade
As the world’s trade ministers head to a World Trade Organisation meeting in Abu Dhabi, the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) is calling for an immediate capping of agricultural subsidies and urgency in reducing them to prevent and correct production and trade distortion. DCANZ executive director Kimberly Crewther said New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay must make sure this message was loud and…
Overview of annual performance of Global dairy giants
In February, almost all leaders of the global dairy market reported their results for 2023. Some companies will present their results until May 2024. However, today we can already see the picture being formed by major milk processors for themselves and the market. DairyNews Today has compiled key results and forecasts from leading companies for…
Is Nepal’s dairy sector headed for recession?
In April last year, the Nepali dairy industry surprisingly requested the government to lift the restriction on the import of skimmed milk powder or full cream milk powder to avert possible shortages of milk in the domestic market. Dairies cited reasons such as the Covid pandemic and the prevalence of lumpy skin disease in cattle…