Global Dairy Summit 2025: Sustainability & Innovation Insights
The 2025 IDF World Dairy Summit, held in Santiago, Chile, brought together global dairy leaders to discuss the future of the industry, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. The summit emphasized the pressing need for dairy sectors worldwide to adopt environmentally responsible practices, improve efficiency, and leverage technological advancements to meet growing…
Danone’s procurement battles methane in African dairy
Danone has placed sustainable procurement at the heart of its climate strategy in African dairy supply chains, aiming to drastically cut methane emissions. Fresh milk, which contributes nearly 70% of the company’s dairy emissions, is the focal point. To achieve its goal of a 30% reduction in methane emissions by 2030 (from a 2020 baseline),…
SUSTAINABILITY AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN COOP DAIRY
Dairy is the largest agricultural product in India, contributing 3.5% to the national economy (as per National Accounts Statistics). In 2023-24, India’s milk production stood at 239.3 million metric tonnes (MMT), representing 25% of global production. About 88 MMT (37%) was consumed at the producer level, leaving a marketable surplus of 150 MMT. Of this…
Europe Dairy Innovation: Health, Sustainability, Plant-Based Surge
European dairy and alternative beverage markets are undergoing robust transformation, propelled by shifting consumer priorities and innovative product strategies: 1. Health & Functionality A strong consumer focus on gut health, immunity, and wellness is driving a rise in fortified and probiotic-enriched offerings—plant-based and conventional alike . Yogurt, kefir, and milk variants now routinely carry probiotic…
NZ Dairy Accelerates Sustainability & Tech Shift
New Zealand’s dairy sector, responsible for over 20 billion litres of milk and NZD $18 billion in exports annually, continues to confront the environmental consequences of intensive farming. Following historic water pollution concerns—from the “dirty dairying” campaign leading to the 2003 Dairying and Clean Streams Accord—current violations and nutrient run-off remain under scrutiny, prompting enhanced regulation by regional…
Membrane Tech Advances Dairy Efficiency & Sustainability
Recent developments in membrane technology are significantly transforming the dairy industry by enhancing processing efficiency, product quality, and sustainability. Membrane filtration systems, including microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO), are increasingly employed for various applications such as milk clarification, protein concentration, and lactose removal. A notable trend is the integration of…
Global Dairy Subsidies: Inequality and Sustainability Rhetoric
Recently, India has successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, and negotiations with New Zealand have commenced. In contrast, the United States continues to engage in tariff politics with numerous countries worldwide. Throughout these negotiations, the Indian government and the Prime Minister have consistently taken a firm stance against opening sensitive…
Grass-Based Feeding Strategies Enhance Dairy Sustainability
A recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science investigates the impact of summer forage shortages on dairy systems, comparing traditional semi-mountainous grass-based systems with corn-based systems incorporating part-time grazing. The research involved a 19-week experiment with 40 cows divided into four balanced groups, assessing milk yield, feed efficiency, methane emissions, and cheese quality….
Sundarini milk cooperative won award at IDF Paris
Sundarini, a Sundarbans-based milk cooperative and livestock producer, has won international laurels along with the National Dairy Development Board at the third International Dairy Federation at Paris on Friday. The Dairy Innovation Awards 2024 was awarded for sustainable farming practices.Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulated members of the Sundarini cooperative. She posted on X: “I am delighted to share another triumphant tale…
Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability signed at IDF
As the recognized global voice of dairy and the leading source of expertise and scientific knowledge, IDF has taken the initiative in developing a declaration to reiterate and reinforce the dairy sector’s commitment to a sustainable transformation of the whole value chain. This document was presented at the end of the IDF World Dairy Summit…