Milk from gene-edited ‘Climate Smart’ cows gains ground with New Zealand consumers when it is cheaper than standard milk and linked to a clearly stated health benefit, a choice survey with 1096 respondents has found. Standard milk leads in every scenario, and allergy-free variants perform best, with clear implications for dairy processors, product developers and […]
A comprehensive review of the current state of plant-based milk and fermented dairy alternatives, published in European Food Research and Technology, identifies substantial variability in nutritional composition across product categories and points to clear formulation, fortification and processing priorities for the food manufacturing sector seeking to close the quality gap with conventional dairy.
A comprehensive review published in European Food Research and Technology synthesises the current state of plant-based milk and fermented dairy alternatives, identifying substantial variability in nutritional composition across product categories and signalling clear formulation, fortification and processing priorities for the food manufacturing sector seeking to close the quality gap with conventional dairy.
GEA Group has secured one of its largest contracts to date, worth €140-170 million, to construct the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder production facility in Algeria. The project, developed in partnership with Qatari dairy producer Baladna and the Algerian Government, aims to significantly enhance Algeria’s food security through domestic milk powder production.
The dairy industry faces mounting pressure as nearly 400 products were recalled worldwide during the first quarter of 2025, with microbiological contamination, unlabelled allergens, and physical foreign bodies driving the crisis. Minebea Intec, a leading industrial weighing technology manufacturer, has outlined comprehensive prevention strategies targeting critical production vulnerabilities.
INRAE researchers have documented how different dairy farming adaptations to drought affect cheese production from pasture to plate. Their comprehensive study reveals that while corn-based systems produce more milk, completely removing fresh grass severely compromises cheese quality. Conversely, supplementing hay in grass-based systems maintains product characteristics while improving environmental performance.
Carbery Group and its flavour division, Synergy Flavours, have announced a strategic partnership with EIT Food to accelerate innovation in sustainable nutrition. The collaboration, revealed on 16 April 2025, will focus on developing practical solutions across key areas including dairy innovation, protein diversification, biotechnology, and healthy ageing initiatives.
Vivici’s new Vivitein BLG offers significant functional and sustainability advantages over conventional dairy proteins, with applications in clear protein drinks, muscle-building supplements and vegan-friendly protein bars. The beta-lactoglobulin ingredient is produced through precision fermentation without animals and demonstrates substantial reductions in environmental impact.