First Lab-Grown Whole Cow’s Milk To Debut In The U.S.
Dairy farming is under increasing pressure for its environmental impact, consuming vast resources and emitting methane— a greenhouse gas far more potent than CO₂. As the food industry searches for lower-carbon alternatives, Boston-based startup Brown Foods is preparing to showcase UnReal Milk, the world’s first lab-grown whole cow’s milk— produced without a single cow. According to…
Tetra Pak pioneers recycled polymer packaging in India
Tetra Pak has become the first company in India’s food and beverage packaging industry to integrate certified recycled polymers into their packaging. The company’s new carton packages, to be implemented from April 1, 2025, incorporate 5% certified recycled polymers, aligning with the Indian government’s Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2022. Tetra Pak announced on Monday…
Better-for-you gets a foothold on dairy
Shoppers are prioritizing healthy and regenerative The dairy category is on the cusp of a revolution, driven by shifting consumer concerns and a growing demand for healthier, more sustainable and transparent food options. Most supermarket leaders believe the segment is poised for exciting innovations in 2025 that will reflect evolving consumer priorities around these important…
Agricultural protectionism pushes up India’s import tariff
India’s import tariffs are five times that of the U.S. and the highest among BRICS nations Tariffs levied on imports into India are five times higher than what the United States levies on its imports. The average duty levied by India was 17% in 2023, compared to 3.3% levied by the U.S. Also, the average…
Australia remains among lowest-cost dairy producers
The cost of producing milk in Australia continues to compare favourably with other dairy-exporting regions, despite a structural lift in global milk production costs across the past five years. In its report, The cost of milk: Dissecting milk production costs, Rabobank says dairy farmers in many dairy-exporting regions have felt the pressure of increasingly higher milk…
US Lost 6% of Dairy Farms impacting Top 10 States
The United States lost 6% of its dairies in 2024 and kept milk production essentially flat. The percentage decline in dairy farms is consistent with the past several years, according to USDA data released Feb. 21. Only five states now have at least 1,000 dairies — Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, Minnesota and Ohio. California, where most dairy herds were…
New AlSafi dairy campaign reaches out to Gen Z
Saudi dairy brand AlSafi has launched its latest campaign “TaMoo Tabee3y,” a bold and playful initiative designed to engage Generation Z through humor, authentic experiences, and the unique taste of its dairy products. The campaign introduces the tagline “TaMoo Tabee3y,” emphasizing superior taste, natural ingredients, and a fun, youthful brand identity. For the campaign, AlSafi…
High court relief to AR dairy stays order cancelling license
Granting interim stay on an order suspending the licence of AR Dairy Food Private Limited, Madras high court on Friday said that the order will operate only for products relating to ghee and skimmed milk powder and will not operate with respect to other products being manufactured by the company. The court was hearing a petition filed by AR Dairy Food…
Farm exports to hit most if US decides on reciprocal tariffs
Indian farm exports will be hit the most if the US decides on uniform reciprocal tariffs with shrimp, dairy and processed foods facing import duties of up to 38.2 per cent, per an analysis by research body Global Trade and Research Initiative (GTRI). In the industrial goods sector, pharmaceuticals diamonds & jewellery, and electronics may…
Dodla Dairy targets 10% volume growth this year
Dodla Dairy expects 10% volume growth and 15% revenue growth in the financial year ending March 2025. In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Dodla’s Executive Director and Managing Director Dodla Sunil Reddy outlined plans for a new plant in Maharashtra, which will start operations within 18-24 months from March 2025. The company aims to procure 25 lakh…