Extreme heat and drought in northern Italy are driving up costs for Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farmers, forcing heavy investments in barn cooling and irrigation while reducing milk production by up to 20 percent.
New research from the University of Toronto challenges long-held nutritional beliefs by showing that consuming three daily servings of full-fat dairy does not negatively affect weight, body composition, or cholesterol levels.
The Duke of Westminster's dairy farm at Lea Manor Farm in Cheshire faces profitability challenges, heatwaves, falling milk prices, and supply chain strains as part of the 349-year-old Grosvenor empire.
Driven by social media and dietary trends, consumer demand for whey protein has surged, transforming it from a cheesemaking byproduct into a highly sought-after product. The dairy industry has invested billions to boost production, influencing cheesemakers' decisions and fundamentally altering the American dairy market.
Black and White brand full-cream evaporated milk, imported from the Netherlands, has been a crucial ingredient in Hong Kong's daily life for 85 years, particularly in milk tea and local diner culture, becoming a symbol of the city's culinary identity.
Brazil's B3 stock exchange has facilitated a 100,000 Brazilian reais loan, secured by 10 tokenized dairy cows from Fazenda Engenho Velho in Paraná. This innovative transaction, structured by Target FIDC and utilizing Cowmed's AI collars, offers livestock farmers new access to credit.
Ten cows from Fazenda Engenho Velho in Paraná, Brazil, became the first livestock collateral registered on B3, Brazil's stock exchange. The deal, backed by blockchain-tracked animals with AI-powered sensor collars, offers a new financing alternative for farmers facing credit restrictions.
Canada's politically sacrosanct dairy supply management system faces renewed pressure as US President Donald Trump threatens 50% tariffs on $20bn of Canadian goods, citing the system as "unreasonable." Canadian officials, including Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette and Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, assert the system is non-negotiable, while critics argue it inflates prices and distorts trade.
A joint US-Canada ceremony for the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening was canceled after President Trump announced 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, escalating trade tensions. Canada plans its own ceremony, while the bridge is still expected to open July 27.
President Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, citing unfair trade practices against American autos, alcohol, and dairy. Enacted under the 1930 Trade Act, the move risks escalating a trade war, raising consumer costs, and further straining US-Canada relations. Canada vows retaliation.
A new UN report reveals 2.69 billion people, one in three globally, cannot afford a healthy diet, despite a decline in overall hunger. Africa now has the highest number of hungry people, while adult obesity rates are rising, prompting calls for urgent action on food affordability and policy changes.
President Trump has signed proclamations imposing new 50% tariffs on various Canadian goods, excluding energy, potash, fish, and critical minerals, using a Great Depression-era law. This move risks a trade war, with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney expressing readiness to negotiate.
Donald Trump's White House announced 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, including wine, hockey sticks, and cement, in response to Canada's retaliation against prior US tariffs. This move, effective in 30 days, aims to address Canada's alleged discrimination against US cars, alcohol, and dairy, risking economic chaos and strained bilateral relations.
Farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh marched towards Delhi to protest the proposed Indo-US Free Trade Agreement, fearing its impact on Indian agriculture and dairy. They were stopped by police barricades at the Shambhu border, leading to protests there.
South Korean dairy companies are expanding into the food service sector, including coffee shops and restaurants, to offset declining domestic fluid milk consumption due to demographic changes. Major players like Maeil Dairies and Namyang Dairy are leveraging their dairy products in their restaurant brands, while Seoul Milk Cooperative is strengthening its B2B dessert ingredient business.
Namyang Dairy Products Co. signed an MOU with Mongolia's Maximus Distribution LLC to increase K-food exports by 10 billion won (US$6.6 million) over three years. The deal aims to expand Namyang's powdered milk products in Mongolia.
Multiple Dairy Queen locations in Alaska, operated by Northern Lights Food Group, have permanently closed. The closures are attributed to individual business decisions by the franchise operator, not the national brand, amidst industry challenges.
AI's massive energy needs are driving a search for power sources beyond renewables. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), produced from cow manure, is emerging as a surprising solution, offering reliable, dispatchable electricity while reducing agricultural methane emissions.
Whey, once a dairy byproduct, is now a high-demand product due to the "proteinmaxxing" trend and weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. This surge has led to shortages and price increases, impacting the traditional dairy and cheese markets.
The US dairy industry is experiencing a whey protein boom, fueled by GLP-1 weight loss drugs, leading to shortages and price hikes. This shift is transforming cheesemaking, with whey now a valuable co-product rather than waste, and impacting traditional dairy production.
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia for the first time, with a dead brown skua found in Cape Le Grand national park. While the risk to humans is low, authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The virus has previously spread globally and rarely infects humans.
Dairy executives warn of another milk price increase by July or August, potentially 3-4%, if El Niño and a deficient monsoon worsen fodder shortages and impact milk production. Prices already rose 2-3% in May.
Vinamilk đã giành 5 giải thưởng tại World Dairy Innovation Awards 2026 ở Barcelona, bao gồm Sữa tốt nhất dành cho trẻ em và Sản phẩm dinh dưỡng đổi mới xuất sắc nhất. Đây là lần đầu tiên một doanh nghiệp giành nhiều giải thưởng như vậy, cho thấy sự chuyển dịch của Vinamilk sang các giải pháp dinh dưỡng cá nhân hóa và giá trị gia tăng.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) announced Wednesday it will close its St. Albans milk processing plant and adjoining creamery, impacting approximately 80 employees. The closure, effective August 17, is attributed to broader operational changes within DFA and the struggling dairy industry in Vermont.
