Italy Dairy Boss Crushed To Death By thousands of Cheese Wheel
In a heartbreaking incident that has shocked a small town in Italy’s Lombardy region, a 74-year-old man lost his life after being buried under a massive cascade of parmesan-style hard cheese wheels that fell from a high shelf “like dominoes”. The incident occurred on Sunday in the town of Romano di Lombardia, near Bergamo, leaving…
Developing dairy sector in Bangladesh
The World Health Organization (WHO) says that a person needs to drink 250 millilitres of milk every day. However, daily per head milk production in Bangladesh is 208 ml, according to the Department of Livestock Services. Moreover, the price of milk is increasing every year no matter whether it is packaged or pasteurised. Back in…
18 months in LIC chief remains focused on dairy’s emissions
It’s been a changeable 18 months for LIC chief executive David Chin as the dairy improvement co-operative assists the dairy industry to meet the environmental challenges it faces locally and globally. Looking back at the time since he started in the role in January 2022, replacing Wayne McNee, Chin says it has reinforced his appreciation…
Dairy Product Company to Release All-PE Film Pouch in China
Dow Chemical Company has partnered with Mengniu , one of the largest dairy companies in China, to launch an all-polyethylene yogurt pouch designed for recyclability. Mengniu Yogurt Pouch Photo Credit: Dow The product is Mengniu’s first all-PE yogurt pouch designed for recyclability. Dow’s INNATE TF-BOPE (biaxial orientation polyethylene) is designed to enable recyclable packaging by…
Reset the milking timetable to prioritise family time
Children’s experience of growing up on a family dairy farm vary. If there are milking and working structures resulting in an early finishing time, the memories are generally very positive. It is unlikely young people will follow a career in dairying if they lose the love of farming along the way. Dairy Advisor Tom Murphy…
Intersection of Telecom and Effluent Treatment in the Dairy Industry
Exploring the Role of Telecommunications in Enhancing Effluent Treatment Processes in the Dairy Industry The dairy industry, a vital component of the global food supply chain, has been undergoing significant transformations in recent years. Notably, the intersection of telecommunications and effluent treatment has emerged as a crucial point of convergence. This synergy is providing innovative…
Nestlé’s unveils new technology that reduces intrinsic sugars
Nestlé has introduced a new technology that lowers intrinsic sugars in key ingredients such as milk, malt and fruit juices. The technology utilises an enzymatic process to reduce naturally occurring sugars in a variety of ingredients. Nestlé says that the process has minimal impact on the flavour and texture of the ingredients, which can be…
Casein – A Protein found in milk speeds up wound healing
Bandages infused with casein, a protein that occurs naturally in cow’s milk, significantly improved wound healing in rats compared to those in control groups, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study, published today in Interface, is the first to test casein’s reputed healing benefits on an animal model. The promising results suggest that…
Fonterra slashes milk price forecast as demand slumps
Fonterra has slashed its forecast milk price for the 2023/24 season by $1 as demand slumps. On Friday the co-operative announced a revised farmgate milk price range of $6.25 to $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids, with a mid-point of $7 per kgMS. In May Fonterra said it expected to pay farmers between $7.25 and $8.75…
Empty supermarket shelves for dairy amid high production in Israel
The milk shelves in Israeli supermarkets have been less than full in recent months. While the more expensive milk and dairy products can be found in abundance, regular 3% milk has been available sporadically. The price of this milk is regulated by the state and has become increasingly unprofitable to manufacture, with consumers paying the…