Varun Beverages to expand capacities of juices, value-added dairy items in 2024
Varun Beverages, leading bottler of beverage major PepsiCo, is expanding its production capacities in the juices and value-added dairy products segments in 2024, according to the latest annual report of the company. Besides, Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) is strengthening its distribution network and chilling infrastructure, which is essential to enhance presence in the existing and…
Global dairy quarterly Q1 2024: Finding a new equilibrium
Slow but steady dairy commodity price gains will materialize this year. Coupled with lower expected feed costs, an improved margin outlook will eventually drive milk production growth in the Big 7 by 2H 2024. It will likely not be a record price year by any measure, but farmers around the globe will welcome the return…
Why is Amul bullish about its cheese offerings all of a sudden?
The brand has unveiled two ad films calling out companies that serve ‘fake cheese’, at a time when McDonald’s is dealing with a cheese controversy of its own. https://youtu.be/r_QSsUPphZA Amul has embarked on an assertive advertising campaign aimed at highlighting the authenticity of its cheese offerings amidst conversations about counterfeit cheese products in the market….
GLOBAL DAIRY TRADE INDEX FALLS 2.3%
The Global Dairy Index fell 2.3% in Tuesday’s trading session. Prices for Cheddar cheese, buttermilk powder, lactose, and anhydrous milk fat rose while prices for skim and whole milk powder, butter, and Mozzarella cheese went down. Lactose prices rose 4.8% to $818 per metric ton or $0.37 per pound. Cheddar cheese was up 4% to…
In China, yogurt prices are decreasing- Companies preparing
Yogurt has always held a prominent place in the array of dairy products. A post-meal yogurt cup is a common habit for many consumers. Compared to the fresh milk market, where the main buyers are the elderly and children, yogurt boasts a broader consumer base. This led to many yogurt brands enjoying premium prices in…
Healthy snacking and value for money remain core factors for dairy
Latest major research within the dairy sector has shown that strong value offerings and healthier snacking will form core elements of the market during 2024, writes Neill Barston. A fresh study from Globaldata noted that consumers have been impacted by high inflation, as well as increasing energy and food costs, which in turn has impacted…
Emerging salmonella variety in dairy cows worsens antimicrobial resistance
A study of more than 5,000 salmonella bacteria isolated over 15 years from dairy cattle samples in the Northeast reveals a significant increase in resistance to the antimicrobial medications ampicillin, florfenicol and ceftiofur. Analyzing data derived from bovine samples submitted to Cornell’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center between 2007 and 2021, researchers also found that two…
Vegan products not always safe for people with dairy allergy
People with dairy and fish allergies are being advised not to buy vegan products without checking the label carefully as they may contain animal products due to cross-contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign to make consumers aware of the dangers after research released by the regulatory body showed 62% of people…
India simply not open to a dairy deal, says analyst
A former Indian trade official has used a cricketing analogy to downplay New Zealand’s chances of achieving dairy market access gains from free trade talks with his country. “A good exchange would be if India opens dairy but Kane Williamson starts playing cricket for India,” said Abhijit Das, a former trade negotiator and head of…
PM launches ‘Bharat Pashudhan’-for livestock traceability
The Prime Minister dedicated to the nation ‘Bharat Pashudhan’ – a digital database for livestock animals in the country. Developed under the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM), ‘Bharat Pashudhan’ utilizes a unique 12-digit Tag ID allocated to each livestock animal. Under the project, out of an estimated 30.5 crore bovines, about 29.6 crore have already…