Herd Expansion Fuels Dairy Industry Growth
The Philippine dairy industry is expected to sustain its growth momentum in 2026, supported by herd expansion, rising domestic milk demand and government-backed dairy development programs. According to the National Dairy Authority (NDA), the value of dairy production at constant 2018 prices increased by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2026, improving from 5.1% growth…
USDA Restores Whole Milk in US Schools
The U.S. dairy industry received a major boost after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officially implemented the “Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act,” restoring whole milk and 2% milk options in federal Child Nutrition Programs for children and adults aged 2 years and above. Announced by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on May 8,…
Rise of Plant-Based Alternatives : Declining Milk Consumption
Milk, being an important constituent of our diet since birth, has now seen a diminishing demand in recent years. Although being a beverage power packed with essential nutrients that are important for development and maintaining health, milk has seen a decline in consumption worldwide. Causes of Milk Decline Milk sales, especially in the US, have…