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."...Read More
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 territo...Read More
Gen Z leads the trend in dairy consumption
Gen Z consumers, or those born between 1995 and 2009, are leading the trend in dairy product consumption in China, and those young consumers care about the functions and qualities of dairy products, a...Read More
Global dairy outlook is positive, says Rabobank :Searching for Equilibrium
The global dairy market may experience a slower price recovery than previously anticipated, particularly as China shows a reduced need for dairy imports, Rabobank says in recently-released sector rese...Read More
Indonesia's free school lunch and milk policy a 'significant' opportunity for Australian farmers
Australia's dairy industry is licking its lips at the prospect of increased demand from Indonesia. One of the key policies for Indonesia's president-elect, Prabowo Subianto, is to provide free lunches...Read More
Bird Flu (H5N1) Explained: Study Suggests Drinking Infected Milk Could Spread Disease
Here’s the latest news about a global outbreak of H5N1 bird flu that started in 2020, and recently spread among cattle in U.S. states and marine mammals across the world, which has health officials c...Read More
Dairy Milk, Oreo maker Mondelez slapped with $366mn antitrust fine
Mondelez, the maker of Oreo, Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate and Toblerone, has been slapped with a fine of €337.5 million ($366 million) by the European Union on Thursday (May 23), its ninth-largest a...Read More
Second human case of bird flu linked to dairy cows found in Michigan
A second person in the U.S. has been infected with bird flu linked to dairy cows, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Wednesday. The person, a farmworker who had regular expo...Read More
Global Dairy Price index increased by 3.3% at GDT event
Dairy prices have recorded their biggest jump in three months. The average price at the overnight auction rose 3.3 percent to US$3861 a tonne, following the 1.8 percent rise a fortnight ago. The pri...Read More
Windfall Awaits New Zealand Farmers as Fonterra Eyes Asset Sales
New Zealand dairy farmers could be in for a big pay day if Fonterra Cooperative Group follows through on plans to exit its global consumer businesses. Auckland-based Fonterra, the world’s largest dai...Read More
Mars Inc Invests in Sustainable Dairy Production
As part of Mars Inc.'s commitment to cut greenhouse gas (GHG), the candy and snack manufacturer has introduced a new climate-first approach to dairy sourcing. Dubbed "Moo'ving Dairy Forward," the...Read More
IDFA Survey: consumers fall short of daily intake recommendations
Many Americans recognize dairy as a cornerstone of a healthy diet but continue to fall short of recommended daily intake as endorsed by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, according to an in-dept...Read More