Idaho dairy producers skeptical the net-zero goal is doable
Economists with the University of Idaho have been conducting research to help dairy producers meet an industrywide goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy launched the Net Zero Initiative in 2021. Idaho Dairymen’s Association coordinated and hosted a focus group comprising a representative sample of Idaho dairies to help the…
The world’s largest Statue of Holstein Friesian Cow
From towering fruits to colossal sculptures, the world’s largest food crop and livestock attractions captivate visitors with their impressive size and cultural significance. These monuments celebrate various crops’ rich heritage and economic importance across different regions. Salem Sue, the World’s Largest Holstein Cow, stands prominently above Interstate 94 near New Salem, North Dakota. Erected in…
2024 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards – 6 Finalists from India
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2024 edition of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards that have been published today after a careful assessment by a prestigious jury of global dairy experts. The winners will be announced on October 18 during a Special Plenary Session on innovation at the IDF World Dairy Summit…
Harper Adams University Awardee Transforms Dairy Passion Into Successful Career
A fascination with dairy which began on her family’s farm in Northern Ireland has led an award-winning Harper Adams student to a graduate role with a major supermarket chain. BSc (Hons) Food Technology and Product Development student Grace Brown, from Newtownwards, Co. Down, first found herself thinking about where her food came from as a small child….
Global Dairy Price Index Moved up slightly at GDT event
The Global Dairy Index is up slightly. Tuesday’s trading session saw the price index go up four-tenths of a percent with an average price of $3,837 per metric ton. Cheddar cheese, anhydrous milk fat, and butter prices were up, while Lactose, Mozzarella cheese, skim milk powder and whole milk powder prices went down. There were…
PM Modi names dairy co-op titan ‘Amul’ in Made In India Success Story
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spotlighted the success of the ‘Make In India’ initiative, emphasizing how it has propelled the nation’s economy onto the global stage. Among the notable mentions, Modi highlighted the dairy cooperative giant Amul for its significant global impact. In a social media post on X, the Prime Minister stated, “Amul is…
Innovative cheese, butter and yogurt products fuel dairy market growth – CoBank
US consumers are drinking less milk with each passing year, but overall dairy sales are on a multiyear winning streak, according to a recent market report from CoBank. Cheese, butter and yogurt are fueling category growth, along with new dairy-based products designed to capitalize on convenience, health and snacking trends. Data from market research firm Circana…
Jersey cow delivers an Ongole breed calf in Annamayya district
A Jersey cow at Settigunta village in Annamayya district has given birth to an Ongole breed calf as part of a winter embryo transplant procedure overseen by Dr. Pratap, a veterinarian at the Government Veterinary Hospital. Speaking to the media here on Wednesday, Dr. Pratap said that the process began on September 29 of last…
Madurai: Large cooperatives deduct commission, incentives, say dairy farmers
Stating that bigger units deduct commission and the incentive offered by Aavin is not reaching them, many small milk cooperative societies sought transfer of ownership of bulk milk coolers (BMC) from bigger milk cooperatives to the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (Aavin). According to official records, over 870 milk cooperative societies are registered under…
Worms in Amul buttermilk ordered online, company responds
Recent incident of live worms found in Amul buttermilk ordered online raises questions about food safety and quality control. Consumer outrage prompts discussions on social media regarding the responsibility of major brands to ensure product quality. Fast-paced lives and a lack of time have made food delivery apps a part of our daily lives. It provides much-needed…