A cow produces about 220 pounds of methane each year.
I was alarmed recently when I read that world leaders were gathering to discuss global warming. I don’t have the credentials to discuss the merits of the global warming argument … but…
Milk Production in Europe Continues to Fall: Two Big Reasons Why
The ongoing implementation of environmental regulations, called the European Green Deal, and low agricultural commodity prices have sparked numerous farmer protests across Europe. Dairy has not been immune as new…
What’s in India New Zealand FTA with or without dairy- Guy Trafford
Leading into the 2023 elections one of the promising announcements that came from National was the intent to open negotiations with India and achieve a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) –…
Things are looking up in global dairy trade
Whole milk powder prices are on the up since November. However, a weaker than expected Chinese economy and lower milk production are potential roadblocks for a decent farmgate milk price.…
FSAI assesses official controls in the dairy sector in Ireland
An assessment of controls at companies in the dairy sector in Ireland has found the system works well overall but there are several areas that need improvement. The audit covered…
Almarai reported an increase of more than 4 % in Q4 net profit
Net profit attributable to shareholders after zakat and tax for the three months ending December 31, rose to 370.72 million Saudi riyals ($98.85 million), the company said in a bourse filing…
Is that extra charge for non-dairy milk discrimination?
Customers who are lactose-intolerant or have milk allergies may pay $2 extra at Dunkin’ Donuts when substituting oat or almond milk for dairy in their beverages. That’s discrimination, according to a class-action…
Plant-based beverages tumbled further in 2023 than real milk
Dairy leaders are celebrating the 2023 industry data that they say tracking firm Circana Inc. has just released. The numbers, as reviewed by the National Milk Producers Federation, show that…