Scientists Turn Salty Whey into Bioethanol
Take Root Bio and Heriot-Watt University have successfully converted salty whey, a high-volume by-product of cheese production, into bioethanol, opening a potential new value stream for one of the dairy industry’s more difficult waste materials. Supported by the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC), the project uses the sugars in salty whey as feedstock for a…
Kinisla and Teagasc Renew Dairy Innovation Programme
Kinisla and Teagasc have launched a renewed three-year Joint Dairy Programme, “Innovating for Success,” building on a partnership that has continued for more than 30 years. Launched at Teagasc Moorepark on September 4, the programme aims to strengthen the technical performance, profitability and sustainability of Kinisla milk suppliers through practical, farm-focused learning and access to…
Ferrero and Arla Partner on Lower-Emission Dairy
Ferrero and Arla Foods are working together to support lower-emission dairy farming through Arla’s FarmAhead™ Customer Partnership Program, with a focus on reducing Scope 3 emissions associated with Ferrero’s dairy ingredient supply chain. The partnership, which began in January 2025, combines farmer incentives, primary farm-level carbon-footprint data and innovation to encourage continuous improvements in dairy…
Amul Advances Circular Dairy Model
Amul is advancing a circular dairy model aimed at making the dairy economy more sustainable and resource-efficient by converting agricultural and dairy by-products into valuable resources, while creating additional economic opportunities for farmers and rural communities. The cooperative-led approach combines innovation with environmental sustainability and focuses on better utilisation of resources generated within the agricultural…
Yili Calls for New Global Dairy Ecosystem
China’s Yili Group, Asia’s largest dairy company, has called for the creation of a new global dairy ecosystem centred on innovation, digital intelligence and sustainability, urging greater international collaboration to shape the future of the dairy industry. Speaking at the World Dairy Conference, Yili Chairman and President Pan Gang said that “prosperity is not a…
Hohhot Earns ‘World Dairy Capital’ Title
China’s Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, has been officially awarded the title of “World Dairy Capital” by the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST) during the 2026 World Dairy Industry Conference. The recognition builds on the city’s earlier achievements as “Dairy Capital of China” (2005) and “World Capital of Dairy…
Documentary Explores Ethical Dairy Farming Model
A new Scottish documentary, A Dairy Story, is bringing global attention to an alternative model of dairy farming by highlighting Rainton Farm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, where owners David and the late Wilma Finlay allow cows and their calves to remain together for five to six months after birth, instead of separating them within…
MCD, NDDB Join Hands for Delhi Bio-CNG Plants
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants that will scientifically process cattle dung from dairies and gaushalas across the national capital, marking a major step towards sustainable dairy waste management and Yamuna rejuvenation. The agreement was…
Banas Dairy to Sow 1 Crore Seedballs in Aravallis
Banas Dairy has announced a major environmental initiative to sow 1 crore (10 million) seedballs across the Aravalli hills as part of a large-scale afforestation drive aimed at rejuvenating one of India’s oldest mountain ranges. The campaign seeks to combat deforestation, restore biodiversity and improve ecological balance by dispersing seedballs containing native tree seeds encased…
Banas Dairy to Set Up Bio-CNG Plant in Dhanpur
Banas Dairy has announced plans to establish a Bio-CNG plant in Dhanpur, Gujarat, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable dairy farming and the circular economy. The project will convert organic waste, primarily cattle dung, into compressed biogas (Bio-CNG), while also producing organic manure as a valuable by-product. The initiative is designed to improve waste management, generate…