Animal welfare standards: from large to small dairy farms
Evidence has shown that larger dairy farms have better welfare than smaller units, although the effects were small. The structural change towards larger dairy holdings is often criticised as being de...Read More
Cow burps to be taxed under ‘world first’ proposals by New Zealand
“New Zealand’s farmers are set to be the first in the world to reduce agricultural emissions” – New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. New Zealand has proposed a tax on burping and peeing farm an...Read More
WORLD DAIRY NEWS Inflation in Europe: Could your morning coffee become a ‘luxury’?
For Europeans, a cup of coffee is an essential part of the daily routine. But a dramatic increase in the price of this staple is bringing home the impact of inflation. If prices keep rising, th...Read More
Dairy co-op Arla to pay farmers more for milk if climate targets met
The dairy co-operative Arla Foods has announced it will pay its farmers more money for the milk they produce if they meet new environmental sustainability targets. Arla is introducing the “sustainabi...Read More
Dairy’ now No. 1 category within the $7.4B plant-based industry
Plant-based dairy products have been gaining momentum in recent years, and the Plant Based Food Association recently reported that the category is now number one among the entire $7.4 billion plant-ba...Read More
Low Chinese demand, more products factor into global dairy prices tumble
Global dairy prices have resumed their losing streak in the global dairy auction overnight. The average price at the fortnightly sale fell 3.5 percent to US$3911 ($NZ6830) a tonne, after rising 2 pe...Read More
Plant-based dairy alternatives are not as nutritious as milk product
As more people are consuming plant-based dairy alternatives for health and nutrition reasons, Safefood says these products often contain less protein and, in some cases, less calcium than their dairy-...Read More
Low Chinese demand, more products factor into global dairy prices tumble
Global dairy prices have resumed their losing streak in the global dairy auction overnight. The average price at the fortnightly sale fell 3.5 percent to US$3911 ($NZ6830) a tonne, after rising 2 pe...Read More
Healthy Heights® KidzProtein Range To Hit Walmart’s Shelves
Nutritional Growth Solutions, Ltd., (NGS), (ASX:NGS) a leading provider of clinically backed nutritional products designed for children, has deepened its collaboration with Walmart, Inc. as it rolls o...Read More
China’s Dairy Imports Slow along with Economy
China’s dairy imports have slowed amid rolling Covid lockdowns and a weakening economy that has many analysts slashing their 2022 and 2023 economic growth estimates for the country. Goldman Sachs, for...Read More
Dairy cattle’s welfare is worse than that of beef cattle
According to a new study led by the University of Copenhagen, contrary to popular belief, dairy cows and other dairy cattle are likely to experience worse welfare than cows raised solely for meat. By...Read More
Nestlé Is Set To Release Animal-Free Dairy Products This Year
Food and beverage giant Nestlé has announced that it is “exploring” the potential of animal-free dairy through a partnership with California-based Perfect Day. The news makes Nestlé the latest in a g...Read More