🐄 A 4,000-Year-Old Milestone: The 2020 Discovery That Proved South Asia’s Earliest Dairy Processing
In 2020, a landmark study published in Scientific Reports by Kalyan Sekhar Chakraborty, Greg F. Slater, Heather M.-L. Miller, Prabodh Shirvalkar, and Yadubirsingh Rawat reshaped our understanding of South Asia’s dairy heritage. For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct biochemical evidence of dairy processing in the Indus Valley Civilisation, dating back as far as […]
Deadline Extended for IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2025: Entries Open Until June 20
Brussels, 5 June 2025 – The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has announced an extension to the application deadline for its prestigious Dairy Innovation Awards 2025, giving global dairy stakeholders until 20 June 2025 to submit their entries. The awards aim to spotlight ground-breaking innovations that promote sustainability, quality, and resilience in the dairy sector. Now […]
📰 De Heus Expands Western European Footprint with Acquisition of Voeders Huys
De Heus Animal Nutrition has strengthened its foothold in Western Europe by acquiring Voeders Huys, a prominent Belgian feed manufacturer operating plants in Bruges, Belgium, and Northern France. This move aligns with De Heus’ long-term strategy to grow through localised production and proximity to its customer base, especially in high-potential agricultural regions. Over the past […]
Arla Maintains Milk Prices for June 2025 Amid Stable Market Conditions
Arla’s milk prices for British farmers will remain unchanged in June 2025, reflecting a stable market outlook. Arla has announced that its milk price for British farmer suppliers will stay the same for June 2025 against the backdrop of a stable outlook. The co-operative’s on-account price will remain at 48.02p per litre for conventional […]
NMPF Applauds Senate Committee for Advancing Whole Milk Bill
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) hails the advancement of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, moving closer to providing schools with the option to serve whole and 2% milk. The National Milk Producers Federation applauded the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry for […]
Grupo Lala’s Challenge to Revive Milk Consumption in Mexico
With milk consumption in Mexico falling drastically below WHO recommendations, Grupo Lala steps up to restore its place in local diets. Mexico is facing a significant nutritional challenge: the per capita consumption of milk has dropped to 30.5 liters per person per year, merely a third of the 90 liters recommended by the World […]
Costa Rican Dairy Producers Complain About U.S. Export Favoritism
Costa Rican dairy producers criticize the government’s decision to ease import regulations for U.S. dairy products, citing potential negative impacts on the local industry. The Costa Rican National Chamber of Milk Producers (CNPL) has expressed its ‘surprise, concern, and indignation’ at the government’s unilateral decision to relax import approval procedures for dairy products from […]
Kerala’s Milma Embarks on Global Expansion via Gulf Dairy Exports
Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, known as Milma, is preparing to export dairy products to Gulf nations, with plans to expand to the US and Maldives. Kerala’s apex dairy cooperative, Milma, is set to initiate the export of its dairy-based food products to Gulf countries starting in July 2025. The export lineup includes products such […]
A Critical Assessment of Major Food Giants
A 2025 report evaluates the climate responsibility practices of the world’s top food companies, revealing significant gaps in their commitments to reducing emissions. A recent report titled ‘Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor 2025’ evaluated five leading food companies regarding their climate change mitigation efforts. Conducted by the NewClimate Institute and Carbon Market Watch, the analysis focused […]
India’s Dairy Giant Partners with Spain’s COVAP
In a strategic move marking its entry into the European market, India’s largest dairy cooperative, Amul, has launched its fresh milk products in Spain. This expansion is facilitated through a partnership between the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which manages the Amul brand, and Spain’s prominent dairy cooperative, Cooperativa Ganadera del Valle de los […]
