US dairy farmers to receive financial relief over bird flu outbreak
Around two months since the first detection of H5N1 in dairy cattle, the federal government is set to provide financial aid to affected producers.
Organic & high welfare farming
US: Raw cheddar cheese linked to multi-state E. coli outbreak
A California-based raw dairy producer has issued a voluntary recall after several consumers reported purchasing the company’s raw cheddar cheese before falling ill.
Standard bacterial testing for organic raw milk is 'not sufficient', study finds
Is LPC testing enough to determine the type of thermoduric bacteria present in milk? This is the question that Cornell University scientists tried to address.
Plant-based drinks face multiple barriers as suitable dairy alternatives: NUS-led study
Plant-based beverages may be considered suitable alternatives to their dairy counterparts but must overcome challenges related to flavour, consumer health, stability and nutrient dissolution, say researchers in Singapore, the UK and China.
Congress passes Whole Milk Act but sparks inequality fears
The House of Representatives passed a bill that could reinstate whole and reduced fat milk on school menus – but lobby groups say the change would spark racial inequalities.
Will whole milk return to US schools? Congress set to vote on bill that enjoys 'strong bipartisan support'
Congress is expected to debate and vote on a bill that could bring whole milk back on school menus, in contravention with Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The bill has bipartisan support of 134 co-sponsors in the House, according to the International...
FDA issues warning letters to ByHeart, Reckitt and Perrigo over ‘significant’ code violations
The regulator is seeking further 'corrective actions' from the manufacturers, who each issued voluntary product recalls over Cronobacter sakazakii fears in the past 12 months.
Low dairy consumption linked to increased rate of child stunting - research
The study's findings provide compelling arguments for policymakers, public health officials and nutrition experts to prioritize context-specific dairy development strategies that rely on the right mix of local dairy sector interventions and more...
No plant-based dairy in EU schools, says the European Parliament
The European Parliament voted to adopt a report on the implementation of the EU school scheme that favors unprocessed, organic and locally-produced food and leaves out plant-based alternatives.
‘Nutritionally significant’: Could USDA milk cuts reduce access to dairy for vulnerable infants, adults?
The International Dairy Foods Association says lowering the amount of dairy products offered as part of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program would mean participants would get fewer essential nutrients.
Flavored milk processors are coming around on proposed added-sugars limit in US schools
A new initiative led by the IDFA suggests that leading milk processors including Danone North America and Dairy Farmers of America are prepared to adhere to a lower added-sugars limit for flavored milk in order to continue to offer their products in US...
Voluntary nutrient statements: FDA wants plant-based milk makers to come clean on 'nutritional differences'
Manufacturers should display 'prominent' on-pack information that highlights what nutrients are lacking in plant-based 'milks', to help consumers make informed dietary choices.
Bad breath? Probiotics found in yogurt 'may ease' halitosis
Researchers from China's Sichuan University compared existing studies to determine if taking probiotic supplements can really keep bad breath at bay.
Wonder how to improve cheese yield? Move your cows to pasture, study says
New research comparing two types of farming systems has found that moving dairy herds outdoors in the summer could improve their milk’s cheese-making properties.
Nutrition profiling: Kerry launches ‘simple, visual and user-friendly’ nutrition score tool
The taste and nutrition specialist aims to simplify formulation by including nutrient as well as legal requirements that cover 35 countries in an easy-to-use calculator. “This is something we have not experienced yet in the industry.”
'I don’t think there’ll be a future for cows at some point': Ice-cream makers ponder the fate of the category
From protecting 'demonized' dairy farmers to precision-fermented ingredients and exotic flavors, three ice cream company founders discuss the latest innovations and trends in the industry.
High cows? Study sheds light on effects of industrial hemp in cow’s feed
Researchers measured how different cannabinoids contained in hemp affected the animals and transferred into their milk - and what that meant for consumers.
Milk ‘most commonly undeclared’ food allergen – research
Analysis of hundreds of FDA-recalled food and drink products revealed that undeclared milk had been the most likely reason why products were pulled from shelves.
Danone North America to re-formulate 70% of plant-based beverages
The multi-national has pledged to improve the nutritional values across its plant-based drinks portfolio as part of a range of measures that will include investing US$22m in various initiatives to promote health and wellbeing.
What's 'healthy'? FDA limits on saturated fat and sugar a let-down for dairy
The Food and Drugs Administration classes dairy among the nutritionally-dense food products key for a healthy diet, but rules on sugar and saturated fat content could exclude some flavored and full-fat dairy products from being able to claim they are...
Consuming dairy slashes risk of type 2 diabetes - study
Italian researchers have discovered that eating certain animal products including dairy could reduce the risk of developing the chronic disease.
The sweet herb: Behind stevia’s rising popularity in dairy
DairyReporter catches up with Tate & Lyle Europe’s Delphine Forejt to find out how manufacturers are adapting to a consumer landscape that increasingly favors sugar-free dairy products . . .
Nestlé develops ‘healthier’ cheese with research partner NIZO: ‘The fat-reduced cheese is a near-equivalent to full-fat Edam’
Designed for frozen pizza, the fat-reduced Edam has ‘all the flavour, melting behaviour and shreddability’ of the full-fat version.
FrieslandCampina to combat ‘triple burden’ of malnutrition with ‘better and affordable’ dairy
As new research sheds light on how the ‘triple burden’ of malnutrition affects children in Southeast Asia, dairy producer FrieslandCampina says it is responding with ‘better and affordable’ products that target nutritional deficiencies in these populations.
High purity prebiotic designed for “challenging” convenient supplements market
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has launched a high purity prebiotic that overcomes the technical limitations of developing formulations for small format supplements.
Milk protein supplementation could relieve fatigue during menstruation – Meiji study
The supplementation of milk protein, specifically alpha-lactalbumin, has shown to improve menstrual-related symptoms, including reducing fatigue, a crossover study by Meiji has shown.
Danone supports microbiome research ‘critical’ for future innovation
Danone marked a ‘decade of commitment’ to exploring the link between human health and the microbiome through its latest Fellowship Grant Program. We caught up with Dr Miguel Freitas, VP of Scientific Affairs, to find out more about what we’ve learnt over...
Fonterra focuses on innovation in ‘cognition, sight and stress’
Dairy cooperative Fonterra outlined its strategic innovation priorities – with a focus on nutritional benefits such as ‘cognition, sight and stress’ – as it noted higher milk prices were squeezing the margins of dairy processing business.
In a pickle? Scientists find adding pickled cucumber to sour cream can boost health benefits
A new study in the Journal of Dairy Science determined that adding pickled cucumbers to sour cream can improve its antioxidant properties and enhance its health-promoting activities.
Dairy intake of up to 100g daily associated with lower fracture risk in Chinese adults – review
Consuming up to 100g of dairy daily can help prevent the incidence of fractures among Chinese adults, according to a new review.
How is Mars promoting living incomes for cocoa smallholders?
Mars Inc hopes to make a positive contribution to the livelihoods of smallholder cocoa farmers. The chocolate giant is trialling two new programmes that aim to address some of the structural issues that stand in the way of living incomes in cocoa....
Nature One Dairy boosts reach in Asia with acquisition of Fei Fah Medi Balm nutrition brands
Premium Australian dairy manufacturer Nature One Dairy (NOD) has acquired the Hong Kong adult nutrition powder business and brands of Fei Fah Medi Balm (FEI).
‘It opens doors for reformulation’: How Arla’s whey permeate can help avoid Brazil’s sugar warning labels
Brazil is introducing new labelling requirements that include the addition of front-of-pack warnings alerting consumers to high levels of added sugars, saturated fats and sodium. Arla Foods Ingredients says its whey permeate Variolac can stop brands...
China dairy growth: Rising consumer income and increased functional product innovation yields large leap
China’s dairy industry witnessed a large growth in per capita consumption in 2021, backed by rising consumer incomes and firms responding to current trends with the development of functional products.
Investor group FAIRR says IPCC report is ‘Apollo 13’ moment for dairy
The IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) has revealed animal protein production is under significant and accelerating pressure from climate change – representing a significant material risk for investors. This is according to the FAIRR Initiative, an...
Innovation, added-value help offset inflation threats in dairy – but what do consumers want?
Dairy innovation that delivers added-value is becoming increasingly important as inflation rises and shoppers look to justify higher prices for products across the board – including for staples, such as dairy, that previously may taken for granted their...
Fonterra expands seaweed trial
In partnership with Australian company Sea Forest, Fonterra is looking at the potential Asparagopsis seaweed has in reducing methane in a grass-fed farming system.
Formula for success? NZ channels USD$750,000 for goat milk healthy ageing research to boost exports
New Zealand is ploughing in cash to boost its goat milk formula industry by funding research to assess the impact on healthy ageing, from digestive to muscle health, and overall nutritional status.
Remilk building world's largest precision fermentation facility to create milk equivalent to 50,000 cows
Following the close of $120m in Series B funding, food tech company Remilk has announced it will build the world's largest full-scale precision fermentation facility on more than 750,000 square feet of newly acquired land within The Symbiosis project, a...
Lactalis Canada launches program to focus on waste reduction
Canadian dairy company Lactalis Canada, which owns brands like Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia and a subsidiary of France-based Lactalis Group, is unveiling Lactalis Canada NEXT Ventures – an innovation program designed to...
Brave Robot says report shows 72% emissions reduction compared to dairy
Brave Robot, the animal-free dairy ice cream brand launched by The Urgent Company, has released research findings it said show a substantial reduction in consumption of natural resources when compared with ice cream made through conventional dairy...
Perfect Day announces second US location and new enterprise biology hub
Perfect Day, Inc., the biotechnology company that developed the world's first animal-free milk protein, is headed to Salt Lake City.
Palm-free fat supplementation research results revealed at DairyTech 2022
Professor of Dairy Science Phil Garnsworthy of the University of Nottingham has presented the results of a research project on the development of a new approach to feeding ruminants with the potential to transform the industry.
N2 Applied treated slurry eliminates need for chemical fertilizers
N2 Applied, a European agricultural technology company, has announced annual trial data from international testing sites, which it said show its sustainably-produced dairy slurry material outperformed the yield characteristics of ammonium nitrate-based...
Valio and Atria pilot DSM feed additive
Valio and Atria were the first in Finland early this year to test Bovaer, a feed additive made by the Dutch company DSM.
Maxum Foods’ April global dairy commodity update
Maxum Foods has published its dairy commodity update for April.
Greenpeace says latest IPCC report shows action needed on dairy
Following the delivery of the third part of the Sixth Assessment Report to world governments from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group III, Greenpeace Aotearoa said New Zealand needs to take action on the dairy industry.
New partnership boosts digital tracking technology for Parmigiano Reggiano
The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium (Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano) has announced a partnership with Kaasmerk Matec (Kaasmerk) and p-Chip Corporation (p-Chip) to launch a line of food-safe and secure traceability digital labels for its Parmigiano...
Schur Flexibles introduces antibacterial coating on films
The Covid pandemic has highlighted the need for greater awareness and vigilance with respect to food safety.
Dairy Export Bill signed at Wisconsin cheese company
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has signed Senate Bill 827 into law while on a visit to Sartori Cheese in Plymouth, Wisconsin.