Netstal produces thin-wall dairy cup with injection moulding
Reportedly, the filling volume of the cup is 200g, its part weight 5.4g, and its wall thickness 0.3mm. Injection compression moulding, or ICM, claims to reduce the cup’s weight by 34% and, when combin...Read More
Global Dairy Quarterly Q3 2023: Progressing Past the Pain
Rabobank lowers its 2023 milk production forecast. Milk production from the Big 7 export regions is anticipated to grow by 0.3% YOY in 2023. The downgrade from last quarter’s estimate of 0.5% is drive...Read More
Sustainability – How are consumers taking action?
It’s becoming increasingly important for companies and businesses to address people’s anxieties and take the lead in creating a sustainable future. Consumers still feel like they can make a difference...Read More
Less Dairy Leads to Decline in Iodine Concentrations
Median levels of iodine among women of reproductive age in the United States have declined significantly in the past two decades, while levels among pregnant women have remained below those recommende...Read More
Future of alt-dairy: Givaudan highlights drivers of booming category
Givaudan continues to enable sustainable alt-proteins with its flavor and ingredients for future generations. The company is delving into the challenges of this sector and developing solutions for its...Read More
Commentary: How USDA policy damages dairy farmers
The national federal milk marketing order pricing formula hearing, held in Carmel, Ind., commenced on Aug. 23. If the goal of the federal government and the USDA in particular is to destroy the famil...Read More
Global Dairy Trade auction: Third rise in a row lifts farmers’ spirits
Global Dairy Trade Event 341 concluded with the GDT Price Index up 4.4% Prices have risen yet again in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction held overnight, with a 4.4 per cent lift across the board –...Read More
China’s ageing population is an opportunity for Irish dairy industry
The Chinese ambassador to Ireland has said there is a financial opportunity for the Irish dairy industry with milk products aimed at China’s ageing population. In a wide-ranging interview with the Ir...Read More
Dairy’s role in nourishing older adults
97% of older Australians are not getting enough dairy in their diet* – and that means they may eventually experience poor bone health and osteoporosis. This is where dairy can help. Dairy foods, such...Read More
Dairy Product Innovations in Trendy Attributes, E-Commerce, and More
The dairy industry is milking consumer trends with a slate of product innovations. Consumers are showing increased preference toward dairy products with more protein, less sugar, more convenience, an...Read More
Is it Time to Rethink Dairy Cow Lifespan?
A cow has a natural life expectancy of up to 20 years. Today, the average productive lifespan of a U.S. dairy cow is about 3 years. “Productive” lifespan is defined as the length of time cows live af...Read More
Farmer’s chances to kill the terms ‘oat and soy milk’ are waning
WASHINGTON — Almond milk — not almond beverage, almond drink, or even almond juice — appears here to stay. There’s few issues in the food world that generate as much vitriol as the debate over what t...Read More