20,000 liters of milk purchased from Terai in Nepal
The Hetauda Milk Distribution Project is currently collecting about 20,000 liters of milk from Terai districts. According to the project, out of the collected milk, 12,000 liters is sent to Biratnagar for producing powder milk and 6,000 liters to Hetauda Milk Development Board. The project has been selling 4,000 liters of milk daily to local…
The FAO Dairy Price Index increased by 1.1 percent
The benchmark for world food commodity prices declined for the seventh consecutive month in February, as lower international quotations for all major cereals more than offset rising prices of sugar and meat, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported Friday. The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of…
Global dairy industry holds the key to producing sustainable food
NAIROBI, Kenya – Delegates attending the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, heard how the global dairy industry holds the key to producing sustainable food. The discussion was part of a side event regarding “Sustainable Dairy Ecosystems” delivered during the assembly, which was organized by the International Dairy Federation in collaboration with key partners. The…
Varun Beverages to expand capacities of juices, value-added dairy items in 2024
Varun Beverages, leading bottler of beverage major PepsiCo, is expanding its production capacities in the juices and value-added dairy products segments in 2024, according to the latest annual report of the company. Besides, Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) is strengthening its distribution network and chilling infrastructure, which is essential to enhance presence in the existing and…
Global dairy quarterly Q1 2024: Finding a new equilibrium
Slow but steady dairy commodity price gains will materialize this year. Coupled with lower expected feed costs, an improved margin outlook will eventually drive milk production growth in the Big 7 by 2H 2024. It will likely not be a record price year by any measure, but farmers around the globe will welcome the return…
Why is Amul bullish about its cheese offerings all of a sudden?
The brand has unveiled two ad films calling out companies that serve ‘fake cheese’, at a time when McDonald’s is dealing with a cheese controversy of its own. https://youtu.be/r_QSsUPphZA Amul has embarked on an assertive advertising campaign aimed at highlighting the authenticity of its cheese offerings amidst conversations about counterfeit cheese products in the market….
GLOBAL DAIRY TRADE INDEX FALLS 2.3%
The Global Dairy Index fell 2.3% in Tuesday’s trading session. Prices for Cheddar cheese, buttermilk powder, lactose, and anhydrous milk fat rose while prices for skim and whole milk powder, butter, and Mozzarella cheese went down. Lactose prices rose 4.8% to $818 per metric ton or $0.37 per pound. Cheddar cheese was up 4% to…
In China, yogurt prices are decreasing- Companies preparing
Yogurt has always held a prominent place in the array of dairy products. A post-meal yogurt cup is a common habit for many consumers. Compared to the fresh milk market, where the main buyers are the elderly and children, yogurt boasts a broader consumer base. This led to many yogurt brands enjoying premium prices in…
Healthy snacking and value for money remain core factors for dairy
Latest major research within the dairy sector has shown that strong value offerings and healthier snacking will form core elements of the market during 2024, writes Neill Barston. A fresh study from Globaldata noted that consumers have been impacted by high inflation, as well as increasing energy and food costs, which in turn has impacted…
Emerging salmonella variety in dairy cows worsens antimicrobial resistance
A study of more than 5,000 salmonella bacteria isolated over 15 years from dairy cattle samples in the Northeast reveals a significant increase in resistance to the antimicrobial medications ampicillin, florfenicol and ceftiofur. Analyzing data derived from bovine samples submitted to Cornell’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center between 2007 and 2021, researchers also found that two…