Dairy foods are making a comeback
Once widely accepted as a necessary staple for growing children, dairy foods have faced concern over fat and sugar content and pressure from a range of plant-based beverages perceived as healthy and sustainable alternatives. But there is much to be excited about as dairy foods are increasingly recognized among health advocates, policymakers and consumers for…
Heritage Foods posts Q4 profit surges on strong demand for dairy products
India’s Heritage Foods reported a more than two-fold jump in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong demand for its dairy products amid higher milk prices. The dairy producer’s consolidated net profit from continuing operations rose to ₹405 million ($4.9 million) for the quarter ended March 31, from ₹179.3 million a year earlier. Revenue from…
Heat stress in livestock causes drop in milk production by 4%
Amid the intense heatwave, it’s not only human beings who are suffering — heat is taking a significant toll on livestock. Farmers have reported a two to four per cent decrease in milk production, attributing it to the increased stress among dairy animals. This decline in production could lead to a hike in milk prices,…
Are milk, dairy products safe for heart health?
Milk and dairy products have been a subject of debate concerning their role in heart health. While they provide essential nutrients, their saturated fat and cholesterol content have raised concerns about their potential impact on cardiovascular disease risk. So should you drink milk and have butter on toast? Let’s find out. Saturated Fat and Cholesterol…
FDA Approves Elanco’s New, First-in-Class Methane-Reducing Feed Ingredient
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated recently announced that the FDA has completed its comprehensive, multi-year review of Bovaer® (3-NOP), a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient, and determined the product meets safety and efficacy requirements for use in lactating dairy cattle. According to the company, Bovaer works by suppressing the enzyme in the cow’s rumen that forms methane. Feeding…
Govt plans to enlist dairy, fishery co-operatives in rural banking outreach
The government is planning to launch a nationwide programme to rope in dairy and fishery cooperative societies as banking correspondents to expand financial services in rural areas, a top official said on Wednesday. Ministry of Cooperation Secretary Ashish Kumar Bhutani said the programme would leverage the existing network of dairy and fishery cooperatives to act…
Aavin needs autonomy to be competitive: NDDB chairman Meenesh Shah
Aavin should be given autonomy in fixing price and other functions to compete with other dairy giants like Amul and Nandhini, said Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board. In an interaction with TNIE, he said TN milk cooperative federation should be free from government intervention, as is the case with Amul. Tamil Nadu is…
NewMoo Creates Casein in Plants for Crafting Moo-Free Cheese
Food-tech start-up NewMoo, Ltd. makes its debut in the “happy cow” space by using plant molecular farming (PMF) to produce casein proteins for making cheese. Caseins comprise about 80% of the proteins in dairy milk. The resulting product allows cheesemakers to deliver the same genuine cheese experience as traditional dairy cheese via a cost-effective, animal-free,…
European dairy farmers wheel plaster cows through Brussels to demand ‘fair’ milk prices
European dairy farmers took to the streets of Brussels with their tractors on Monday calling for better income for their produce. Farmers demonstrated under the slogan “Fair income for farmers now.” In contrast to previous demonstrations of angry farmers, the protests remained peaceful. https://www.yahoo.com/news/european-dairy-farmers-wheel-plaster-145231230.html? The protests took place as EU agriculture ministers met in the…
US dairy cows are tip of the iceberg as bird flu spreads in mammals globally, says ecologist
Health authorities are working to gather information on the spread of the H5N1 virus, or bird flu, in U.S. dairy cows—the first confirmation of the virus in cattle. “We have moved into new territory,” says Thomas Gillespie, professor and chair of Emory University’s Department of Environmental Sciences. The dairy cow infections are simply the latest…