Antibodies to Cow’s Milk Linked to higher Risk of Cardiac Death
Analyses led by Corinne Keet, MD, PhD, at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, of two longitudinal studies reveal how an increased level of an antibody called immunoglobin (IgE) to cow’s milk is associated to cardiovascular-related death. Sensitivity to common food allergens such as cow’s milk and peanuts could be an important and…
Fonterra increased dairy farmers milk price by 50c
Dairy giant Fonterra has raised its forecast milk price for farmer suppliers by 50 cents to an effective $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids. It’s the latest twist in what’s looking like a very up and down season for farmers. Just before the latest season started in June Fonterra gave an initial forecast of, in…
Mondelez scraps lower-sugar Cadbury Dairy Milk
Mondelez International is to end the production of a version of its Cadbury Dairy Milk that contains 30% less sugar than the flagship bar. The confectionery giant launched the bars in 2019 as part of efforts to cut sugar in the products it sold in the UK and Ireland. At the time, the US giant said…
Farmers association urges govt to hike Milk procurement price
The Tamizhaga Vivasayigal Sangam has urged the State government to hike the procurement price of milk to protect the interests of milk producers supplying to the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (Aavin). The association urged the government to hike the price of milk procured through the milk producers’ cooperative societies to ₹41.75 per litre…
Fire breaks out at Manmul dairy at Gejjalagere
A fire broke out at the dairy of Mandya District Co-operative Milk Producers Society’s Union Limited, popularly known as Manmul, at Gejjalagere in Maddur taluk of Mandya district on Sunday. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire, which broke out in the packaging unit of Manmul. No casualties were reported as the…
UP Govt to Invest Rs 31 Cr To Enhance Dairy Sector in Next 5 Months
The Chief Minister Progressive Animal Husbandry Incentive Scheme provides incentives to progressive cow herders with indigenous breeds, ranging from Rs 10,000 to 15,000, through DBT. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh embarked on a mission aimed at improving cattle breeds, boosting milk production, and increasing the population of indigenous cow breeds. the government…
Netstal produces thin-wall dairy cup with injection moulding
Reportedly, the filling volume of the cup is 200g, its part weight 5.4g, and its wall thickness 0.3mm. Injection compression moulding, or ICM, claims to reduce the cup’s weight by 34% and, when combined with product optimization, lowers packaging volume by 27%. Due to its mono-material design, it is said to be easy to recycle….
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…