Europe Dairy Innovation: Health, Sustainability, Plant-Based Surge
European dairy and alternative beverage markets are undergoing robust transformation, propelled by shifting consumer priorities and innovative product strategies: 1. Health & Functionality A strong consumer focus on gut health, immunity, and wellness is driving a rise in fortified and probiotic-enriched offerings—plant-based and conventional alike . Yogurt, kefir, and milk variants now routinely carry probiotic […]
NZ Dairy Accelerates Sustainability & Tech Shift
New Zealand’s dairy sector, responsible for over 20 billion litres of milk and NZD $18 billion in exports annually, continues to confront the environmental consequences of intensive farming. Following historic water pollution concerns—from the “dirty dairying” campaign leading to the 2003 Dairying and Clean Streams Accord—current violations and nutrient run-off remain under scrutiny, prompting enhanced regulation by regional […]
Membrane Tech Advances Dairy Efficiency & Sustainability
Recent developments in membrane technology are significantly transforming the dairy industry by enhancing processing efficiency, product quality, and sustainability. Membrane filtration systems, including microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF), and reverse osmosis (RO), are increasingly employed for various applications such as milk clarification, protein concentration, and lactose removal. A notable trend is the integration of […]
Global Dairy Subsidies: Inequality and Sustainability Rhetoric
Recently, India has successfully concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, and negotiations with New Zealand have commenced. In contrast, the United States continues to engage in tariff politics with numerous countries worldwide. Throughout these negotiations, the Indian government and the Prime Minister have consistently taken a firm stance against opening sensitive […]
Grass-Based Feeding Strategies Enhance Dairy Sustainability
A recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science investigates the impact of summer forage shortages on dairy systems, comparing traditional semi-mountainous grass-based systems with corn-based systems incorporating part-time grazing. The research involved a 19-week experiment with 40 cows divided into four balanced groups, assessing milk yield, feed efficiency, methane emissions, and cheese quality. […]
Sundarini milk cooperative won award at IDF Paris
Sundarini, a Sundarbans-based milk cooperative and livestock producer, has won international laurels along with the National Dairy Development Board at the third International Dairy Federation at Paris on Friday. The Dairy Innovation Awards 2024 was awarded for sustainable farming practices.Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulated members of the Sundarini cooperative. She posted on X: “I am delighted to share another triumphant tale […]
Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability signed at IDF
As the recognized global voice of dairy and the leading source of expertise and scientific knowledge, IDF has taken the initiative in developing a declaration to reiterate and reinforce the dairy sector’s commitment to a sustainable transformation of the whole value chain. This document was presented at the end of the IDF World Dairy Summit […]
Modern Dairy, dsm-firmenich to collaborate on dairy sustainability
dsm-firmenich, innovators in health, nutrition and beauty, and China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. (Modern Dairy), a leading dairy farming operator and raw milk producer in China, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance sustainability of Chinese dairy farming through the implementation of Bovaer. This is the first such agreement in China. Bovaer is the most […]
Greening Indian White Revolution: Pathways to Carbon Neutrality
The new government’s 100-day action plan, includes establishing the National Council for Agriculture and Rural Transformation (NCART). This pivotal initiative represents a strategic reorientation towards integrated and sustainable agricultural practices. For the dairy sector, this presents a critical juncture to align with these new paradigms, potentially setting a sustainable course that could serve as a […]
Future Milk Availability: 4 Critical Challenges Facing the Global and Indian Dairy Industry
Recently, I came across an insightful infographic by A Insights highlighting four pivotal challenges facing the global dairy industry. Intrigued, I delved deeper to understand the impact of these challenges on our ambitious forecast of around 660 billion liters of milk production and 800 ml of per capita availability by 2047, coinciding with India’s centenary […]