USA
Lifeway Foods launches new functional kefir products
Lifeway Foods, US supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic products, has created two new products to support immunity and help consumers improve overall health.
Milk Specialties Global doubles lactose production at California dairy manufacturing facility
The company’s lactose production is driven by increased demand for high-quality dairy ingredients in Asia and other overseas markets.
The cheese and the music
Worthy Farm’s new Worthy Farm Reserve Cheddar is made with milk produced from the cows that spend most of the year grazing on the site of the world-famous Glastonbury music festival in the UK. As part of the launch, there is a promotion on-pack and in stores to win tickets to the next festival, which is now scheduled for 2022. I think it’s a nice reminder that out there, beyond lockdowns and vaccinations, there will be a time when we can all get together in muddy fields and listen to music.
US Dairy Sustainability Awards seeks nominees for 10 year anniversary class
The farmer-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy is seeking nominations for its Class of 2021 at the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards, celebrating its 10 year anniversary.
IDFA names council members
The International Dairy Foods Association in the US has announced new members of the organisation’s executive council as well as new directors for the group’s five industry segment boards.
Global milk output lower but prices up
After a very strong global milk production growth in 2020, Rabobank assumes that milk production will slow down significantly in 2021, however prospects for milk prices are better than expected at the beginning of the pandemic.
NGS expands US reach with nutritional shakes for kids
Nutritional Growth Solutions Ltd has sealed a distribution agreement to bring its paediatric nutritional height-boosting solution, Healthy Height, to the US medical market.
Agricultural trade advisors named in US
US secretary of agriculture Sonny Perdue and US trade representative Robert Lighthizer have announced the appointment of 67 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees.
Fonterra’s NZMP launches Milk Phospholipids
According to NZMP, Milk Phospholipids is an innovative dairy solution launching in the US that meets consumer concerns for mental health and stress-related issues.
Dairy product purchasing differs in households with and without children
American households with children reported purchasing larger quantities of higher-fat fluid milk compared to households without children, according to research in JDS Communications.
Sadder but wiser
In response to the horrific events of last Wednesday in my country of origin, I refer you to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s excellent video about the subject of the US Capitol being invaded by people who seemed to think a free and fair election means nothing unless your candidate wins. The video is at the bottom of this blog.
Bel Brands USA introduces functional snacks
Bel Brands USA has introduced a new range of Babybel dairy snacks in two varieties.