Category: Dairy
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Heat stress is changing more than raw milk volume alone. Cornell research links higher temperatures to shifts in milk fat and protein, creating pressure on dairy ingredient consistency.
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Danone is expanding its functional dairy and beverage footprint globally. The deals add brands and manufacturing capability in high-protein drinks, gut-health yoghurt, coconut products, and chilled dairy.
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FrieslandCampina has confirmed planned succession across senior dairy leadership roles. The cooperative is managing integration, milk volumes, and margin pressure.
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EU lawmakers have backed stronger farmer contracts and meat labelling. Processors face tighter rules if the package clears final approval.
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Waitrose has expanded fresh dairy capacity through process differentiation investment. New tanks support rising demand for unhomogenised organic whole milk.
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Dairy innovation is shifting toward functional, premium, process-led products globally. The latest awards underline growing emphasis on nutrition, formulation, and manufacturing value.
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Clear whey growth is tightening protein supply for beverage manufacturers. Functional drinks are increasing demand for whey protein isolate and specialist processing capacity.
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Infant formula recall puts heat process control under scrutiny again. Novalac has recalled a specialist product in France after complaints involving illness and unusual sensory characteristics.
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Britain’s dairy producer base has fallen below seven thousand holdings. AHDB data shows estimated producer numbers in Great Britain at 6,850 in April 2026, while average milk volumes per farm continue to rise.
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USDA forecasts EU milk deliveries edging higher through 2026 overall. Cheese remains the priority use for available milk.