The Netherlands: Nitrogen should be slashed 70% in key areas
In key parts of the Netherlands, nitrogen emissions must be reduced by 70%, referring to 131 areas close to vulnerable nature. This means that not all farmers can continue with their operations, said the Dutch government recently. The Nationaal Programma Landelijk Gebied (National Program for Rural Areas) indicates per area how much nitrogen emissions must be reduced…
Dairy Industry Strives for Sustainability
Sustainability seems to be the topic of discussion around every agriculture commodity, but the American Dairy Association’s (ADA) commitment to exceeding efficiency expectations has created an industry driven towards a more sustainable future. To set the foundation, compared to ten years ago, US dairy farmers use 21% less land, 30% less water and 17% less…
WORLD DAIRY NEWS BIODEGRADABLE PLASTIC FROM WHEY PERMEATE
The director of the Center for Dairy Research says he’s confident new chemicals and compounds made from dairy byproducts will be on the market soon. Dr. John Lucey says, “We are really pushing this here at the CDR as the next thing to look out for.” Lucey says the University of Wisconsin campus also has…
Unilever ‘warms up’ ice cream freezers to help tackle emissions
Unilever is launching two pilots to trial warmer ice cream freezer cabinets with an aim of reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by approx. 20 – 30% per freezer*, whilst ensuring the same ice cream quality and consumer experience. The two pilots, kicking off this month in Germany with a second pilot to follow…
Russia’s dairy concerns over new sanctions
The Russian dairy industry association, Soyzmoloko, has called the government to refrain from a ban on the entry of European trucks, which is being discussed by Russian and Belarusian authorities. On 8 April 2022, the EU adopted the fifth round of sanctions which introduced new sectoral measures targeting Russia and Belarus, including a full ban…
WORLD DAIRY NEWS Weakening demand in China to ripple in dairy markets
The Global Dairy Trade Index has fallen 11% since April following rapid increases this winter as demand is called into question amid lockdowns across multiple Chinese cities. Rabobank expects the market will carefully monitor the situation in China for signs of further weakening demand. The move downwards of the GDT Index puts it back down…
War continues to impact dairy commodities market: Maxum Foods analysis
Analysis from Maxum Foods has showed that dairy commodities continue to feel the effects of the war in Ukraine, high temperatures and the rising cost of living for consumers. The prices of dairy commodities are expected to stay strong in the EU but for Australia the cost of milk powder and fat will go down…
New Zealand’s plan to tax cow and sheep burps-FAQs
New Zealand has a strange problem at hand – burping livestock. For a rather unusual issue, it has an unusual solution. The country has unveiled a plan to tax sheep and cattle burps. Why is New Zealand taxing burps? When these animals burp, they release methane. And the plan has been put into place to…
Will Chinese dairy demand drop in 2022?
China’s demand for dairy products plays a pivotal role in setting the price direction on global dairy markets. Back in 2013 and 2014 they bought above expectations, which contributed to the collapse in global dairy prices when import demand slumped in 2015. Historically there has been a strong relationship between China’s economic growth (as measured…
Slash the sugar in dairy products and use natural sugar alternatives
Dairy products made with natural sugar alternatives — and that deliver a satisfactory sensory experience — will resonate with today’s consumers. According to the American Heart Association, American adults consume an average of 77 grams of sugar per day, more than three times the recommended amount for women (25 grams) and more than twice that…