Dairy firm Almarai to invest over $4.8 bln under five-year plan
The Middle East’s biggest dairy firm Almarai (2280.SE), plans to spend over 18 billion riyals ($4.8 billion) through 2028 under a new plan aimed at boosting growth while focusing on areas including supply chain capabilities and food security. Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, Public Investment Fund, owns a stake of around 16% in the firm through […]
IDF announces the appointment of a new Director General, Ms Laurence Rycken
The Board of Directors of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) announces the appointment of brazzal as new Director General as of 1 April, 2024. Ms Laurence Rycken has been serving IDF for the last 12 years as Science and Standards Programme Manager championing for the role of milk and dairy in nutrition security. Ms Rycken […]
Here is What Apple’s Formula Could Mean for Dairy Technology
Apple’s unparalleled success has fundamentally transformed public expectations surrounding technology. Known for its user-friendly interfaces, robust data security, and unwavering commitment to sustainability, Apple has redefined the benchmarks for technological achievement. Even Apple’s packaging is designed to delight. This legacy of innovation and user accessibility hasn’t just democratized technology for the average consumer; it has […]
GLOBAL DAIRY TRADE INDEX FALLS 2.3%
The Global Dairy Index fell 2.3% in Tuesday’s trading session. Prices for Cheddar cheese, buttermilk powder, lactose, and anhydrous milk fat rose while prices for skim and whole milk powder, butter, and Mozzarella cheese went down. Lactose prices rose 4.8% to $818 per metric ton or $0.37 per pound. Cheddar cheese was up 4% to […]
In China, yogurt prices are decreasing- Companies preparing
Yogurt has always held a prominent place in the array of dairy products. A post-meal yogurt cup is a common habit for many consumers. Compared to the fresh milk market, where the main buyers are the elderly and children, yogurt boasts a broader consumer base. This led to many yogurt brands enjoying premium prices in […]
Healthy snacking and value for money remain core factors for dairy
Latest major research within the dairy sector has shown that strong value offerings and healthier snacking will form core elements of the market during 2024, writes Neill Barston. A fresh study from Globaldata noted that consumers have been impacted by high inflation, as well as increasing energy and food costs, which in turn has impacted […]
Emerging salmonella variety in dairy cows worsens antimicrobial resistance
A study of more than 5,000 salmonella bacteria isolated over 15 years from dairy cattle samples in the Northeast reveals a significant increase in resistance to the antimicrobial medications ampicillin, florfenicol and ceftiofur. Analyzing data derived from bovine samples submitted to Cornell’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center between 2007 and 2021, researchers also found that two […]
Vegan products not always safe for people with dairy allergy
People with dairy and fish allergies are being advised not to buy vegan products without checking the label carefully as they may contain animal products due to cross-contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a campaign to make consumers aware of the dangers after research released by the regulatory body showed 62% of people […]
Dairy nutrition education cues help increase consumption
To reverse the US trend of moving away from dairy consumption, the industry sector developed educational tools to enlighten consumers about dairy’s health benefits. Concurrently, a research team set out to find out if these “learning” measures were useful and found they increased consumer spending and consumption of cheese, ice cream, milk and yogurt by […]
Big dairy is distorting the milk market
Sticklers for spelling may wish to steer clear of supermarkets right now. Newfangled products with names like ‘cheeze’, ‘m*lk’ and even ‘cre&m’ are increasingly prominent in vegan food aisles, with no punctuation marks left behind. Other brands are finding further ways to wink at conventional dairy terms, branding their offerings as ‘not milk’, ‘cheddar-type’ or […]