Cheese Recall Across US as Warning Issued Over Listeria Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday that a California-based cheesemaker has recalled more than 300 cases of one of its cheese products over a possible health hazard. Rizo Lopez Foods, a Modesto-headquartered company that has been making Mexican and Central American cheeses, creams, meats and beverages since 1990, is concerned that […]
Israel helping milk producers suffering due to Gaza warWorld
The Israel government approved on Sunday the proposal of Minister of Agriculture Avi Dichter to give priority to milk producers in the localities surrounding Gaza in view of the war in Gaza. The dairy farms in that area were either located in places overrun during the October 7 massacre or that were evacuated due to […]
Secretary Vilsack Shares Climate Smart Agriculture Creates Enormous Opportunity for Dairy
On World Food Day, Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, joined the stage at the 2023 International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit in Chicago, Ill. Secretary Vilsack told the crowd that there are four areas impacting dairy – and agriculture in general – that keep him up at night. “Obviously at the top of the list […]
Dairy prices, volumes fall at auction – GDT events
nternational milk prices and volumes fell in this month’s second Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction on Tuesday. The GDT Price Index was down 0.9%, with an average selling price of $3,488 per tonne. The index rose 2.5% at the previous auction held on May 2, with an average selling price of $3,506, according to GDT […]
Dairy price hikes create market gap for alt-protein : Eat & Beyond CEO
Steep dairy prices are disrupting operations in the sector but creating vibrant new opportunities for the plant-based segment. The demand for plant proteins from oats, soy and almonds and niche ingredients are set to gain traction. FoodIngredientsFirst speaks to Michael Aucoin, CEO of plant-based producer Eat & Beyond, about the changes enacted in these markets. “The steep increase […]