Global Dairy Quarterly Q3 2023: Progressing Past the Pain
Rabobank lowers its 2023 milk production forecast. Milk production from the Big 7 export regions is anticipated to grow by 0.3% YOY in 2023. The downgrade from last quarter’s estimate of 0.5% is driven by reductions in most key global regions, including the US, EU, and New Zealand. Into 2024, output is expected to climb…
Sustainability – How are consumers taking action?
It’s becoming increasingly important for companies and businesses to address people’s anxieties and take the lead in creating a sustainable future. Consumers still feel like they can make a difference, but Mintel’s analysis of global trends found that they expect businesses to take responsibility for preventing further environmental damage. As consumers become savvier and aware…
Less Dairy Leads to Decline in Iodine Concentrations
Median levels of iodine among women of reproductive age in the United States have declined significantly in the past two decades, while levels among pregnant women have remained below those recommended to maintain healthy thyroid hormone status during pregnancy and prevent adverse outcomes. “The study uncovered a worrying decline in urinary iodine concentration levels in…
Future of alt-dairy: Givaudan highlights drivers of booming category
Givaudan continues to enable sustainable alt-proteins with its flavor and ingredients for future generations. The company is delving into the challenges of this sector and developing solutions for its customers that tick all the boxes of diversity, growth and commercialization. Food Ingredients First speaks with Catherine Bayard, global product manager, who shares her experiences in driving the…
Commentary: How USDA policy damages dairy farmers
The national federal milk marketing order pricing formula hearing, held in Carmel, Ind., commenced on Aug. 23. If the goal of the federal government and the USDA in particular is to destroy the family dairy farm, U.S. dairy policy should continue on its current course, as it has been very effective in destroying the traditional…
Global Dairy Trade auction: Third rise in a row lifts farmers’ spirits
Global Dairy Trade Event 341 concluded with the GDT Price Index up 4.4% Prices have risen yet again in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction held overnight, with a 4.4 per cent lift across the board – which will be well-received on farms across New Zealand as the season nears its peak. It is the third significant increase in a…
China’s ageing population is an opportunity for Irish dairy industry
The Chinese ambassador to Ireland has said there is a financial opportunity for the Irish dairy industry with milk products aimed at China’s ageing population. In a wide-ranging interview with the Irish Examiner, Mr He Xiangdong hit back at comments made by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, and described how the housing crisis here is impacting Chinese students and trade between…
Dairy’s role in nourishing older adults
97% of older Australians are not getting enough dairy in their diet* – and that means they may eventually experience poor bone health and osteoporosis. This is where dairy can help. Dairy foods, such as milk, cheese and yoghurt, are naturally rich in calcium and protein – two essential nutrients that build and maintain healthy…
Dairy Product Innovations in Trendy Attributes, E-Commerce, and More
The dairy industry is milking consumer trends with a slate of product innovations. Consumers are showing increased preference toward dairy products with more protein, less sugar, more convenience, and without lactose, according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s “2023 Dairy Industry Report: Innovation, Adaptation, Transformation.” The industry is capitalizing on these trends with new products that meet…
Is it Time to Rethink Dairy Cow Lifespan?
A cow has a natural life expectancy of up to 20 years. Today, the average productive lifespan of a U.S. dairy cow is about 3 years. “Productive” lifespan is defined as the length of time cows live after they have their first calf and start producing milk. Because most cows calve in for the first…