Unilever ‘warms up’ ice cream freezers to help tackle emissions
Unilever is launching two pilots to trial warmer ice cream freezer cabinets with an aim of reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by approx. 20 – 30% per freezer*,…
Weakening demand in China to ripple in dairy markets
The Global Dairy Trade Index has fallen 11% since April following rapid increases this winter as demand is called into question amid lockdowns across multiple Chinese cities. Rabobank expects the…
Russia’s dairy concerns over new sanctions
The Russian dairy industry association, Soyzmoloko, has called the government to refrain from a ban on the entry of European trucks, which is being discussed by Russian and Belarusian authorities.…
New Zealand’s plan to tax cow and sheep burps-FAQs
New Zealand has a strange problem at hand – burping livestock. For a rather unusual issue, it has an unusual solution. The country has unveiled a plan to tax sheep…
War continues to impact dairy commodities market: Maxum Foods analysis
Analysis from Maxum Foods has showed that dairy commodities continue to feel the effects of the war in Ukraine, high temperatures and the rising cost of living for consumers. The…
Will Chinese dairy demand drop in 2022?
China’s demand for dairy products plays a pivotal role in setting the price direction on global dairy markets. Back in 2013 and 2014 they bought above expectations, which contributed to…
Dairy prices drop, volumes rise at auction SMP prices crashed by 4.2%
International milk prices fell while volumes rose in this month’s second Global Dairy Trade auction held by GDT Events. The GDT Price Index fell 3.6%, with an average selling price of $4,855 per tonne,…
Slash the sugar in dairy products and use natural sugar alternatives
Dairy products made with natural sugar alternatives — and that deliver a satisfactory sensory experience — will resonate with today’s consumers. According to the American Heart Association, American adults consume…
Profits of Saudi dairy giant Almarai climb 9% to $112m in Q1
Saudi-based dairy giant Almarai has recorded a 9-percent increase in profit for the first quarter of 2022 on the back of higher revenue. Net profit rose to SR420 million ($112 million)…
WORLD’S FIRST DAIRY-FREE BUTTERMILK MADE FROM GRAINS
Dairy-free buttermilk was always something home cooks made by adding acid to plant-based milk and waiting for it to curdle … until now. Dairy alternatives company Mill It created the…