China’s continued absence from dairy market weighs on milk prices

China’s continued absence from dairy market weighs on milk prices - Dairy News 7X7

China’s continued absence from the dairy market is continuing to undermine a recovery in milk prices. Despite this, both IFA and ICMSA have warned milk processors that farmers cannot afford any further cuts to milk price and believe the market has recovered. It comes as Ornua said its returns declined again in May based of […]

Will China continue the downtrend in dairy demand?

Will China continue the downtrend in dairy demand? - Dairy News 7X7

China plays a vital role in setting price direction on global dairy markets. During recent times, they have been buying less amid high imports in 2021 and comfortable domestic milk supplies. Farmgate milk prices have been declining in recent months in response to weaker global market prices. While milk production has improved, the reduction in […]

Innovations identified as key to dairy sector in China

Innovations identified as key to dairy sector in China - Dairy News 7X7

More efforts should be made in supply chains and innovations to fuel the high-quality development of the domestic dairy industry in China, which will bolster the development of farming and boost the nation’s rural vitalization progress, said deputies to the 14th National People’s Congress. Shi Yudong, a deputy to the NPC and director of the […]

China’s Appetite for Consumer Dairy Products Grows

China’s Appetite for Consumer Dairy Products Grows - Dairy News 7X7

China’s economic growth has slowed dramatically from pre-pandemic gains as the country continues to implement Covid restrictions. China’s appetite for some dairy products, however, has grown as consumers look to value-added products and the country’s pork industry recovers following devastating outbreaks of African swine fever that began in 2018. According to Sarina Sharp, analyst with […]