How do English dairy farm incomes compare with those in Ireland?
On English dairy farms, the average farm business income fell by around half to £42,300 (€47,365) in 2015/2016, the latest figures from the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) show. By Amy Forde.
Dairy companies invest big to milk gains from rising demand
The explosion in demand for high-profit yielding value-added products is giving dairies an impetus to spend heavily on expanding their coldchain infrastructure, both in sourcing as well as distribution. By Ashish Kulshrestha
Milk price recovery gives hope of relief to bruised EU farmers Read mo
When Chinese baby formula-maker Synutra opened a huge new factory in western France last month with a ceremony of Breton dancing and fireworks, the boss praised the «unbeatable quality» of French milk. By Gus Trompiz.
If you think water is the best way to stay hydrated – you might want to think again
I disagree with purists who say only water will truly hydrate you. That’s nonsense. The body interprets all the liquids you drink, or eat in foods, as rehydrating. BY Miriam Stoppard.
A new way of processing potatoes could replace dairy and keep you alive during a disaster
A Melbourne inventor has worked out how to melt down potatoes like cheese, and has spent the past 12 years creating a range of food substitutes with liquid potato. By Clint Jasper
Biggest Dairy Surge in 7 Years Extends Global Food-Price Rally
The biggest surge in dairy costs in almost seven years and a rally in sugar helped boost global food prices to the highest in 18 months. By Manisha Jha
Synlait triples profit as infant formula and cream sales soar
Synlait has had its strongest year yet, tripling after-tax profit to $34.4 million for the year to July 31.
Milk and health: Are mixed messages damaging to dairy?
Has conflicting scientific and pseudo-scientific advice confused the consumer? And how can the dairy industry fight back?… By James Halliwell.
Consumer and Market Insights: Dairy and Soy Food in Brazil – a CAGR of 3.8% from 2015 to 2020
The Brazilian Dairy and Soy Food market is increasingly important due to its high growth rate and growing middle class. Globally, Brazil is the fourth largest Dairy market, behind India, the US, and China.
Russia to boycott salt from the U.S. after EU extends sanctions against Moscow
Russia on Tuesday said it’s officially banning imports of salt from the United States and its allies, adding it to its list of embargoed food products. By Andrew Blake