Initiative launched to tackle aflatoxin threat in dairy industry

Global statistics show that nearly one in 10 people fall ill from contaminated food annually, particularly due to dangerous mycotoxins like aflatoxin. An initiative has been launched to fight aflatoxin in the dairy industry. The initiative, the “Safe Milk Kenya” project, was launched by Bio Foods through a grant from USAID,  last week. Joachim Westerveld, Executive Chairman…

Initiative launched to tackle aflatoxin threat in dairy industry

Global statistics show that nearly one in 10 people fall ill from contaminated food annually, particularly due to dangerous mycotoxins like aflatoxin. An initiative has been launched to fight aflatoxin in the dairy industry. The initiative, the “Safe Milk Kenya” project, was launched by Bio Foods through a grant from USAID,  last week. Joachim Westerveld, Executive Chairman…

Is that extra charge for non-dairy milk discrimination?

Customers who are lactose-intolerant or have milk allergies may pay $2 extra at Dunkin’ Donuts when substituting oat or almond milk for dairy in their beverages. That’s discrimination, according to a class-action lawsuit filed last month. “Being able to drink milk is a choice for some people, but it’s not for others. Lactose intolerance is a disability…

Almarai reported an increase of more than 4 % in Q4 net profit

Net profit attributable to shareholders after zakat and tax for the three months ending December 31, rose to 370.72 million Saudi riyals ($98.85 million), the company said in a bourse filing on Sunday to the Saudi stock exchange Tadawul, where its shares are traded. Net profit increased mainly on a 5 per cent rise in operating…

Plant-based beverages tumbled further in 2023 than real milk

Dairy leaders are celebrating the 2023 industry data that they say tracking firm Circana Inc. has just released. The numbers, as reviewed by the National Milk Producers Federation, show that plant-based beverage consumption last year fell 6.6 percent to 337.7 million gallons, marking the second straight year of declines and the lowest consumption in that…

Imagindairy scales animal-free dairy manufacturing capabilities

HAIFA, ISRAEL — Israel-based animal-free dairy protein food tech startup Imagindairy has acquired and is operating its own industrial-scale precision fermentation production lines that are focused on the production of dairy ingredients. With the facility, the company will now be able to produce more than 100,000 liters of fermentation capacity. It is currently producing industrial-scale…

Fonterra pioneers dairy protein innovation for holistic health

The market for dairy proteins is diversifying and moving into the popular health and wellness categories, such as gut health and functional foods. Moreover, consumers and companies increasingly seek out offerings that address specific health needs and that are obtained through sustainable practices. At the same time, advancements in dairy protein technology, which previously focused…

Explore the Top 10 Dairy Industry Trends in 2024

The dairy industry, with roots spanning centuries, occupies a vital part of the food system. Automated milking systems once revolutionized dairy farms and now innovations in the dairy industry like robotic systems offer consistent milking schedules. When cattle experience less stress, it leads to superior milk quality. Tailoring diets to individual cows further ensures optimal…

Laughing Cow launches plant-based cheese

The Laughing Cow, a Bel Brands USA company, is launching its plant-based spreadable cheese product nationwide. The dairy-free offering is aimed at consumers seeking spreadable plant-based alternatives, using almond milk to create a creamy texture. The Laughing Cow’s vegan-certified, non-GMO product is initially available in a garlic and herb flavor, and the company plans to…

December 2023 dairy market review in Great Britain-AHDB

GB milk deliveries declined less than expected in December, falling back by 0.3%, compared to November’s 2.8% year-on-year decline.  Production for the milk season to date (April to December) totals 9,272 million litres, slightly behind (-0.5%) the same point in 2022.  This is currently running ahead of the latest forecast revision. Reasons for the less-than-expected decline in…