Dairy Protein Value Index Slips as South America Exports Shift

The Dairy Protein Value Index posted a modest decline in mid-December, highlighting subtle but meaningful shifts in South American dairy exports that continue to shape global protein markets — including pricing dynamics felt across the United States. According to the latest data from South Dairy Trade (SDT), the Dairy Protein Value Index stood at 13.65 for the period December 1–15, 2025, down slightly from 13.71 recorded during November…
Consumers Still Value Fat in Milk, Study Finds

A recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science examined how consumers perceive fat in milk and how those perceptions influence purchasing behavior. Contrary to long-standing assumptions, the research revealed that many consumers associate milk fat with better taste, quality, and naturalness, while only a minority link it to negative health outcomes. The study…
Foremost Farms Selects Ginkgo for Upcycling Dairy Co-products

Foremost aims to commercialize a technology that can convert dairy manufacturing co-products into environmentally friendly, value-added materials The partners aim to reduce the dairy industry’s carbon footprint while simultaneously lowering manufacturing costs and creating a significant new revenue stream for the hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members comprising the Foremost Farms cooperative Foremost Farms will…
Saputo prioritises value over volume to keep dairy “affordable”

Saputo has flipped its focus to value over volume after a challenging couple of years characterised by supply chain and inflationary pressures. As input costs “remain high” across the supply chain and wages, president and CEO Lino Saputo, Jr., said the Canadian dairy major is “focused on executing cost savings in addition to pricing initiatives…