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Prairie Farms Dairy, a leading U.S. dairy cooperative based in Edwardsville, IL, won 65 awards at the 2024 World Dairy Expo, reaffirming its position as a top dairy producer. Prairie Farms Dairy, a leading cooperative in the U.S. dairy industry, has once again emerged as a champion at the 2024 World Dairy Expo (WDE) Championship Dairy Product Contest. The company, known for its commitment to quality and innovation, secured an impressive 65 awards across 37 of the contest’s 93 classes. Prairie Farms Dairy, based in Edwardsville, Illinois, is a prominent dairy cooperative established in 1938. With a reputation for delivering…

British beef exports to the EU face potential suspension if the UK government does not address new EU deforestation regulations by the 1 January 2025 deadline. The BMPA criticizes the government for inadequate preparation, which could lead to the loss of a £522 million market and significant economic impacts on UK farmers. British beef exports to the European Union could face an abrupt halt if the UK government fails to address impending EU deforestation regulations. With a critical deadline of 1 January 2025 approaching, there is growing concern that the UK might lose its £522 million beef export market. The…

Chinese researchers have developed gene-edited dairy goats with enhanced resistance to mastitis using advanced gene-editing techniques. This breakthrough, reported in Advanced Science, could revolutionize dairy farming by reducing the economic impact of mastitis through improved animal health and productivity. Scientists in China have successfully developed gene-edited dairy goats with enhanced resistance to mastitis, a common and economically damaging disease in the livestock industry. The breakthrough research, published in Advanced Science, highlights a significant advancement in breeding strategies aimed at improving animal health. Mastitis, an inflammation of the mammary gland caused by pathogens such as Staphylococcus spp. and Escherichia coli, is…

The Delhi government is set to create a Uniform Policy for Dairy Colonies to address the relocation of 419 dairies in Bhalswa. This policy aims to manage the transition to Ghogha Dairy Colony effectively, balancing regulatory needs with the livelihood concerns of dairy owners. Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj is spearheading the initiative, with a draft policy expected soon. Dairy representatives have requested no immediate relocations until the policy is finalized. The Delhi government is set to develop a “Uniform Policy for Dairy Colonies” in response to the challenges faced by the 419 dairies in Bhalswa. This initiative aims to address the…

Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand bids for Beston Global’s cheese and lactoferrin business in Jervois, South Australia, amid Beston’s financial challenges and international expansion plans. Beston Global Food Co. (BFC), an Australian leader in dairy production, has announced that Japan’s Megmilk Snow Brand Co. has made a bid to acquire its cheese and lactoferrin production business located in Jervois, South Australia. This move follows ongoing discussions about the future of Beston’s dairy assets. About Beston Global Food Co. Beston Global Food Co., headquartered in Adelaide, is Australia’s largest dairy company and the seventh largest in the country. The company has been…

Tatua Cooperative Dairy in Waikato, New Zealand, is investing $85 million to double its production capacity with a new factory expansion. The project, which began in April 2024, aims to enhance production of cream-based products like sour cream and mascarpone to meet increasing domestic and international demand. Completion is expected by August 2025. Tatua Cooperative Dairy Company, a leading farmer-owned dairy co-operative in Waikato, New Zealand, is set to significantly increase its production capacity. The company has announced an ambitious $85 million investment in a new factory expansion, aiming to double its output of cream-based products. Tatua, renowned for producing…

Nestlé has sold its South African Cremora creamer business to Lactalis. The deal includes two manufacturing plants and ensures that Cremora will continue under Lactalis’ ownership. Nestlé will focus its Harare plant on other products and reaffirms its commitment to East and Southern Africa’s market growth. Nestlé has announced the divestment of its Cremora creamer business in South Africa to the French dairy conglomerate Lactalis. This strategic move involves the sale of two key manufacturing plants located in Babelegi and Potchefstroom, which are responsible for producing the renowned Cremora brand. The transaction is set to be completed with no expected…

The USDA has expanded its Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to support dairy producers affected by H5N1 avian influenza, offering financial relief for milk production losses. The expanded program allows eligible producers to apply for compensation based on herd losses due to the virus, with a deadline for submissions on January 30, 2025. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced an expansion of its Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) to provide financial relief for dairy producers suffering from milk loss due to H5N1 avian influenza infections. This update aims…

A proposed two-megawatt solar farm near Arla Foods’ packaging plant in Oswestry, Shropshire, is nearing approval. Shropshire Council plans to manage the project under a 25-year agreement, selling renewable energy to the plant via a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). A proposal to build a two-megawatt solar farm near the Arla Foods packaging plant in Oswestry, Shropshire, is close to approval, with Shropshire Council overseeing the project under a 25-year agreement. Arla Foods, a leading European dairy co-operative known for its focus on sustainability, operates the Maesbury Road Industrial Estate facility where the solar farm is planned. The solar farm, which…

General Mills has finalized a $2.1 billion deal to sell its North America yogurt operations to French dairy giants Groupe Lactalis and Sodiaal, aiming to focus on higher-growth brands and streamline its portfolio. The sale includes U.S. and Canadian operations and is expected to close in 2025. In a significant move, General Mills has agreed to sell its North America yogurt business to French dairy companies Groupe Lactalis and Sodiaal in a $2.1 billion deal. This transaction, aimed at focusing on stronger brands and improving margins, comes as the Minnesota-based food giant seeks to streamline its portfolio by divesting low-growth…