News & Analysis on the Dairy Industry & Markets
A Central Queensland University (CQU) lab trial of 13 methane-reducing feed compounds (MRCs) delivered by water found a product supplied by Australian company, Rumin8, significantly reduced methane production.
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Dairy value sales will balloon to over $1tr in the next decade as the sector combats myriad issues by adopting emerging food technologies like precision fermentation and cellular agriculture.
The dairy major aims to cut feed procurement-related emissions by leveraging a lysine supplement on farms across four continents.
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A new report has explored the opportunities for the dairy industry to tackle rising costs by investing in plant-based and fermentation-made dairy.
The vaccine may be the first effective solution against cattle anaplasmosis, an infectious and potentially deadly disease that causes billions of dollars in global economic losses to cattle producers.
DirectSens’ pocket-sized lactose sensor enables rapid batch-testing of low-lactose products. Now, the company has expanded into the medical diagnostics space.
The New Zealand co-operative has become the latest dairy major to explore dairy-like ingredient production through fermentation as pressure to deliver sustainable products grows.
By adopting AI to improve inventory and production planning, grocery retailers are gaining a competitive edge in the profitable fresh food department, as highlighted by FMI - The Food Industry Association's Fresh Foods report.
Europe’s fermentation sector has attracted more funding in H1 2024 than in the entirety of 2023, suggesting tailwinds for alternative protein innovation.
As pressure grows on plant-based dairy to address concerns from taste and texture to environmental impact, European food tech start-ups are working on a dairy-free solution that ticks all boxes.
The food major's protein aggregation technology furthers the company's pursuit of creating low-fat dairy formulations that don’t skimp on mouthfeel.
Achieving a 30% reduction in methane emissions in cattle by 2030 will require a multi-faceted approach, combining actions to improve feed quality and manure management with financial instruments to support farmers in their transition.
Researchers have tried to link pathogens spread by barn flies with the incidence of bovine mastitis on dairy farms, paving the way for potential disease prevention strategies.
406 Bovine leverages facial recognition technology to create ‘digital twins’ of cattle, enabling producers to pull up wellness, movement and treatment data by simply taking a photo of their animals’ heads.
The Chinese dairy major will leverage microencapsulation in order to fortify products such as heat-treated dairy beverages, providing additional health benefits to consumers.
One of the largest mozzarella producers is set to leverage an alternative method of production to derive casein, a major milk protein.
UK supermarket Sainsbury’s claims it is the first retailer in the world to invest in new AI veterinary technology used to measure and enhance positive animal welfare on dairy farms, which could revolutionise the approach to cattle care.
The French cheese company will leverage artificial intelligence to come up with unique recipes while achieving end-to-end efficiency gains across its global value chain.
The technology continuously analyzes video footage and turn it into health alerts and reports to help improve animal welfare and farm efficiency.
New Zealand-headquartered biotech firm Nutrition From Water (NXW) is scaling up production of its microalgae-based whey for multi-market launch within the next 12 months, with first targets set on Japan, Europe, and the US.
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The French dairy major is adopting a ground-up approach in a new partnership that aims to unlock bottlenecks in the precision fermentation space.
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Sweaty cows could help solve a number of global warming related food security issues, according to new research by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS).
A new base for alternative dairy has been developed with protein content front-of-mind.
Australian researchers have shown that both liquid and pelleted forms of the red seaweed Asparagopsis significantly reduce methane emissions in dairy cows, without affecting milk safety.
Drinking cultured milk containing two probiotic strains could improve serotonin levels in individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and subthreshold depression, according to findings from a 12-week study conducted in Malaysia.
Another newcomer is joining the molecular farming ranks, but this one is producing multiple dairy proteins – in the form of liquid casein – from a single plant.
Researchers are looking beyond soy and oat for plant-based dairy innovation. Which ingredients are being put under the microscope?
A palm-free fat supplement has thrilled farmers and researchers by improving dairy cows' milk production and feed efficiency by a greater margin than was thought possible.
What gaps exist in the areas of funding and research for agriculture and livestock climate mitigation efforts in the US?
3D printing is all the rage in plant-based, but what about 2D printing? In Germany, Veganz is scaling 2D-printed oat milk and reports orders are increasing month on month.
Over the past five years, a research alliance has created tools for estimating the carbon footprint of grazing ruminant animals, and it has generated some surprising results.
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Precision fermentation-derived dairy players have started submitting novel food applications for pre-market approval in the EU.
A 9-year cohort study has found evidence that consuming whole-fat dairy may be linked to reversing hyperglycaemia and preventing its progression to type 2 diabetes in pre-diabetic patients.
Windfall Bio has secured $28m in venture capital funding from the likes of Amazon, B37 Ventures and more as part of a Series A seed round.
Clean Label Solution, a startup based in Ithaca, New York, is one of four finalists in the Soy Innovation Challenge, a collaborative effort led by the United Soybean Board, the Yield Lab Institute, and other partners.
US scientists have developed a model that could help study and prevent the elusive malady that affects dairy and beef cattle.
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The two food biotech companies will consolidate R&D and manufacturing resources to achieve significant efficiency gains that could put precision fermentation-derived casein on a cost parity with the conventional milk ingredient.
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Technology accelerates more efficient, profitable and sustainable global beef production, says US-based AgBoost.
Results from a US study suggest a positive impact from the application of appeasing pheromones in the young animals.
A newly published paper outlines how sodium butyrate (SB) and starch interaction reduces systemic inflammation in post-weaned calves.
A study, from the University of Guelph in Canada, aimed at understanding how the source of selenium supplementation influences the performance and selenium levels in lactating dairy cattle, has generated some surprising findings.
Food and biotech startup Cultivated Biosciences will move forward with developing its yeast-based dairy-free, non-GMO cream after raising $5m in a seed round, with plans for market launch in 2025.
The company had been exploring a potential entry into the precision fermentation space for at least two years.
Yogurt brands will be able to leverage a scientifically-backed health claim for the first time thanks to a successful petition lodged by Danone North America.
New Culture self-affirms its animal-free casein is Generally Recognized As Safe following an independent review of experts, which brings it one step closer to selling its animal-free cheese in retail, while strengthening its partnerships with foodservice...