A new dairy R$ 1 billion dairy processing plant in Brazil
A new dairy processing plant in Paraná is receiving an investment of R$ 1 billion, occupies an area of 203000 m², and is expected to generate approximately 1.850 direct and indirect jobs starting in 2026. A new dairy processing plant is beginning to reshape the industrial landscape of southwestern Paraná. In Francisco Beltrão, the Sooro Renner…
Abundant Milk Output in US, Argentina, Australia Shapes 2026 Dairy Outlook
Milk production across major dairy exporting regions — the United States, Argentina and Australia — is set to remain robust through 2025 and into 2026, underpinning global milk supplies and shaping competitive trade flows. Analysts and industry reports highlight strong production trends in these key markets, even as other regions face mixed results. In the…
Global dairy prices under pressure Rabobank Q4 outlook
Global dairy markets softened through Q3 2025 and fell sharply in Q4 2025. In Oceania, spot prices (in USD) for the dairy commodity complex remain weak. Butter has led the decline, down 9% since the beginning of October, and 24% below its peak earlier this year. Whole milk powder (WMP) and cheese have followed suit,…
Milk Prices Plunge, Production Set to Weaken in 2026
Global milk prices have plummeted to lows not seen since early 2021 amid a pronounced oversupply and softening demand, while dairy producers are signalling caution as milk production momentum is expected to weaken heading into 2026. Analyst reports from Brazil show that producer margins are squeezed after an 18 % drop in milk prices over…
Chobani & fairlife Among Most Read Dairy Industry Stories in 2025
Dairy Foods has published its list of the top 10 most-read industry stories of 2025, with a notable prominence of brands like Chobani and fairlife, reflecting strong reader engagement with developments involving these high-growth dairy players. The ranking highlights how consumer interest in product innovation and processor performance continues to shape sector discourse. Among the…
Dairy Foods Linked to Unexpected Gut Microbiome Differences
A new study has revealed that different types of dairy products may shape the gut microbiome in surprising and distinct ways, offering fresh insights into how dairy consumption affects human digestive health deep in the colon. Researchers analysing tissue samples found that higher milk intake was associated with a more diverse community of gut bacteria,…
China Says Its Anti-Subsidy Measures on EU Dairy Are Legitimate
China’s recent countervailing measures on certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU) have been deemed legitimate and lawful by trade experts, amid widening trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels. The measures target products including cheese and cream after a year-long anti-subsidy investigation launched in August 2024. According to the Ministry of Commerce of…
Genetic Clues From South Asia Explain Milk-Drinking Ability
A new genomic study reveals intriguing insights into why many adults in South Asia — the world’s largest dairy producing and consuming region — remain largely lactose intolerant, yet certain populations have developed a strong ability to digest milk into adulthood. Despite the subcontinent’s deep cultural and dietary association with dairy, most adults in India,…
Global Dairy Faces Oversupply, Price Pressure in 2026
As 2026 approaches, dairy markets are signaling heightened stress due to oversupply and weak price signals, with key industry voices urging producers to prepare for tighter returns next year. According to Agriland’s agriculture outlook, a series of expert assessments — including commentary from leading cooperatives and processors — highlight that global milk markets are now…
Caps & Spouts Ease Flexible Packaging Shift in Dairy
Dairy brands are increasingly moving away from rigid packaging — such as bottles and cartons — toward flexible formats like spouted pouches and films driven by consumer demand, sustainability goals, and retailer expectations. Flexible packaging is lighter, more space-efficient, and reduces material use and transportation emissions, aligning with broader ESG (environmental, social, governance) priorities in…