Author: DC Team

Winter brings unique challenges for calf raisers, but providing warm water is essential to maintaining calf health and supporting rumen development. Calves consume more water in warmer conditions, which boosts their growth and enhances starter grain intake. The importance of hydration, especially in dry, cold weather, cannot be overstated for optimal calf growth. As winter approaches, calf raisers face the challenges of maintaining calf health and growth during the colder months. One of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of calf care is ensuring adequate water intake, particularly when temperatures plummet. Despite the freezing weather, calves continue to require…

The USDA announces a final decision on amending the federal milk marketing order pricing formulas, affecting milk pricing, marketing cost allowances, and producer referendums. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), through its Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), has issued a final decision on amendments to the uniform pricing formulas for all 11 federal milk marketing orders. The decision follows a public comment period and is aimed at updating the milk pricing system for the U.S. dairy industry. The amendments proposed by USDA include several changes to the formulas used for milk pricing. The notable adjustments are as follows: Once the…

Müller Yogurt & Desserts shifts its Corner yogurt pots to clear plastic to cut plastic use by 50% by 2030. This change boosts rPET availability, supporting sustainability goals. Müller Yogurt & Desserts, one of the United Kingdom’s most recognized brands in the yogurt sector, has announced a major shift towards sustainability with the conversion of its iconic white plastic yogurt pots to clear plastic. This change, which is expected to halve the environmental impact of its packaging by 2030, is part of the company’s broader sustainability strategy aimed at creating a circular economy for its packaging materials. The transition, which…

Fonterra, New Zealand’s leading dairy cooperative, is set to launch a dual-track process in 2025 to divest $2 billion in assets as part of a broader global restructuring. The move includes Australian consumer, food service, and ingredients businesses, as well as Fonterra Brands in New Zealand. The company aims for a dual listing on both the Australian and New Zealand stock exchanges, with major industry players showing interest in the assets. Fonterra, New Zealand’s largest dairy cooperative, has announced plans to initiate a significant dual-track process in early 2025, aiming to divest assets worth $2 billion under its Fonterra Oceania…

Suomen Lantakaasu Oy announces an investment of over $84 million in a renewable biogas plant in Kiuruvesi, Finland, aimed at producing liquefied biogas from local cattle manure and agricultural byproducts, enhancing the region’s renewable energy production. Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, a Finnish renewable energy company specializing in biogas production from agricultural waste, has announced an investment of more than $84 million in a new biogas plant located in Kiuruvesi, in the Upper Savo region of Finland. This plant will produce renewable liquefied biogas (LBG) primarily from cattle manure sourced from local farms and other agricultural byproducts, providing a sustainable fuel solution…

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Arla Foods Ingredients’ acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business, Volactive. This acquisition marks a significant move for Arla, a Denmark-based dairy ingredient leader, in consolidating its position in the whey nutrition market. With demand for high-quality whey ingredients growing, the acquisition aligns both companies to leverage opportunities in the expanding global nutrition market. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the acquisition of Volac’s Whey Nutrition business, Volactive, by Arla Foods Ingredients, a leading dairy ingredient manufacturer based in Denmark. The decision follows a detailed evaluation that began after…

Trust for Trading Co, a Qatari company, plans to breed dairy camels in Kazakhstan’s Turkestan region. This collaboration aims to supply local farmers with camels for milk production, supporting the growing camel dairy industry and economic development in the region. Trust for Trading Co, a Qatari-based company, has announced plans to breed dairy camels in Kazakhstan’s Turkestan region. The company, which specializes in livestock and meat exportation, intends to supply dairy camels to local farmers, supporting the growing camel milk market in the region. This move is part of a broader collaboration with local authorities to boost agricultural production and…

China’s dairy farmers are facing financial difficulties as surplus milk and reduced consumer demand drive down prices. The industry is oversaturated, with many farmers experiencing significant losses. Despite government efforts to support the sector, a mismatch between production and demand persists, compounded by low dairy consumption and demographic trends. China’s dairy farmers are confronting severe economic challenges as an oversupply of milk, combined with weakening consumer demand, has led to falling prices and mounting financial losses. The situation has left many dairy producers, especially in Shandong and Liaoning provinces, struggling to keep their operations afloat. One such farmer, Liu Bingyong…

Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC has recalled 80,000 pounds of butter after the products lacked essential allergen labeling. The U.S. FDA has classified the recall as a Class II risk, indicating a low chance of serious health effects but potential temporary issues for those with milk allergies. The recall impacts Kirkland Signature Unsalted and Salted Sweet Cream Butters distributed within Texas, with best-by dates from February 2025 to March 2025. Continental Dairy Facilities Southwest LLC, a Texas-based dairy manufacturer, has recalled nearly 80,000 pounds of butter due to missing allergen warnings on the packaging. The recall, announced on October 11,…

European cream prices have surged above $10,600 per ton as holiday demand combines with a limited milk supply across the EU. DCA Market Intelligence reports this milestone, driven by ongoing supply chain constraints and dairy shortages impacting products like butter, cheese, and milk powder. The Netherlands has seen a 2% drop in milk production, allowing Poland to overtake it as Europe’s third-largest dairy producer. Some analysts predict a price decrease post-holidays, but ongoing market volatility makes future projections uncertain. European dairy markets are experiencing unprecedented price hikes as the holiday season nears, with the cream price index for Northwest Europe…