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…
Lactalis Ingredients’ latest dairy protein innovations
The dairy protein market is experiencing significant growth as applications extend beyond sports nutrition and into holistic health, gut health and functional and fortifying ingredient categories. Additionally, advancements in technology for standard dairy proteins, typically utilized in sports nutrition, are enhancing nutritional benefits and improving texture, taste and ingredient variety. Data from Innova Market Insights…
Cheese Recall Across US as Warning Issued Over Listeria Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday that a California-based cheesemaker has recalled more than 300 cases of one of its cheese products over a possible health hazard. Rizo Lopez Foods, a Modesto-headquartered company that has been making Mexican and Central American cheeses, creams, meats and beverages since 1990, is concerned that…
As Chinese Dairy Prices Drop 2024 Could Be Worst
As Chinese raw milk prices failed to recover before the high season, industry professionals worry that this year will become the weakest for dairy farmers in the past two decades. This year will be harder than last year, and maybe even the hardest in the past two decades, so operating farms with a lot of…
Research in USA shows possibility of turning dairy into bioplastics
As the issue of plastic pollution continues to escalate in the United States, a scientist from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is developing a new approach to combat it. Atanu Biswas, a research chemist at the ARS National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria, Illinois, has spent much of his career exploring ways to…
Israeli foodtech startup secures US regulatory nod for cow-free dairy protein
Imagindairy seeks to partner with US food companies to scale up the production of its animal-free protein used in cow-free dairy products like cheeses, yogurt and ice cream Israeli foodtech startup Imagindairy Ltd. has received US regulatory clearance that its animal-free proteins can be safely used in the production of dairy duplicates, like milk and…