French co Standing Ovation nabs $12 million for animal-free dairy cheese
The burgeoning food tech revolution continues apace with news that French startup Standing Ovation has raised €12 million ($12 million) in a series A round of funding to develop an animal-free casein for use in cheese. Casein, for the uninitiated, is a protein found in dairy products, and which constitutes around 80% of cow milk — it’s also what gives milk…
Dairy products in moderate amounts may protect against type 2 diabetes
New research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept) shows that dairy products, especially low-fat ones and yogurt, are associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). Red and processed meat were linked to a higher risk of T2D…
Dairy prices rise, volumes fall at auction- GDT events
International milk prices rose, while volumes fell in this month’s first Global Dairy Trade auction held by GDT Events. The GDT Price Index gained 4.9%, with an average selling price of $4,007 per tonne, in the auction held on Tuesday. The index fell 2.9% at the previous sale, according to GDT Events. Global Dairy Trade…
Milk shortages ‘inevitable’ if vegan protesters blockade dairy sites
Vegan protesters have targeted four dairy production sites across England today aiming to ‘shut down’ distribution of milk products for weeks. From 5am this morning, activists went to three sites operated by Müller this morning in Droitwich, Severnside and Bridgwater, as well as to the UK’s biggest dairy distribution centre operated by Arla Foods in…
Synthetic milk made without cows? Could radically disrupt the dairy
The global dairy industry is changing. Among the disruptions is competition from food alternatives not produced using animals – including potential challenges posed by synthetic milk. Synthetic milk does not require cows or other animals. It can have the same biochemical make up as animal milk, but is grown using an emerging biotechnology technique know as “precision…
Does dairy cause acne or is it another skincare myth?
Does dairy cause acne? It’s a valid question considering the food that you put into your body every day is one of the biggest lifestyle factors contributing to the health of your skin. In recent years, dairy has been a hot topic. There are experts who maintain that it’s a part of a healthy, balanced…
Neutral Foods gets money from Gates,Cuban, and LeBron to cut GHG
Bill Gates’ investment fund, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, announced on Wednesday it is leading a $12 million round of investment in the climate-conscious food company, Neutral Foods. Other notable investors in Neutral Foods include Mark Cuban, NBA stars LeBron James and Kevin Love, Tobias Harris, and musicians John Legend and Questlove. Neutral Foods currently buys carbon…
Three key trends shaping the future of dairy alternatives market through 2028
A report by Global Market Insights Inc. claims the dairy alternatives market to be worth USD 49 billion by 2028 end. The demand for dairy alternatives seems to be growing appreciably over the last few years, with no visible signs of deceleration whatsoever. Increasing consumption of plant-based milk is at the forefront of this growth,…
Study shows Brucella problem for raw dairy products in Tunisia
High Brucella contamination rates have been found in ricotta, cheese, and raw milk samples in Tunisia, posing a serious risk to consumers. A study investigated the occurrence of Brucella in 200 raw milk, ricotta, and artisan fresh cheese samples, collected from four districts in Tunisia. Results are based on Brucella DNA detection and don′t differentiate between live or dead…
Study shows Brucella problem for raw dairy products in Tunisia
High Brucella contamination rates have been found in ricotta, cheese, and raw milk samples in Tunisia, posing a serious risk to consumers. A study investigated the occurrence of Brucella in 200 raw milk, ricotta, and artisan fresh cheese samples, collected from four districts in Tunisia. Results are based on Brucella DNA detection and don′t differentiate between live or dead…