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Dairy In-Depth Focus – August 2020
Our latest In-Depth Focus on Dairy recaps on the events of 2020 so far, how there has been a rise in popularity of healthy products and also the development of dairy-plant hybrids.
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Study urges farmers and consumers to consider alternatives to soya
The study authors stressed that using soya for livestock feed and dairy-alternative beverages is more damaging to the environment than traditional grass-fed cows and milk beverages.
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Study reveals “critical insights” to increase milk consumption among children
Milk consumption among children has been declining for decades, which could have long-term implications for health, according to the study authors.
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The dairy industry – coming out the other side
Carol Lever, Director of the Free Range Dairy Network, discusses the present and future state of the dairy industry, highlighting how COVID-19 has and trade deals will impact the sector.
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European dairy industry calls for “pragmatism” in Brexit negotiations
The organisation has urged that the EU internal dairy market is preserved and protected, while both parties acknowledge that the UK needs its room to manoeuvre.
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Keeping up with consumer demand in the dairy industry
Dairy brands must innovate faster and adapt to deliver comfort, nutrition and delight to consumers. Normunds Staņēvičs of Food Union elaborates.
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“Digital dairy” project receives £50,000 development funding
The project aims to improve the traceability of dairy products and provide reassurance to industry and consumers of the origin and safety of their products.
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US dairy group calls for policy against “unjustified trade barriers”
A letter from Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, signed by over 60 senators, has suggested that some trade agreements block American-produced dairy products from using common, familiar names.
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COVID-19 loan programme introduced to support US dairy processors
The US Senator for Minnesota has introduced the loan programme to help the dairy industry weather the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FDA amends export procedures to China for dairy and infant formula firms
The Economic and Trade Agreement will no longer require confirmation that a third-party auditor has found firms to be in compliance with relevant food standards and regulations.
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Mitigation of greenhouse gases in dairy cattle through genetic selection
A study has set targets to reduce methane production by dairy cattle by 20 percent in 10 years through selective breeding.
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European dairy sector defends Single Market principle
Members of the European Dairy Association have argued that Mandatory National Origin Labelling for milk and milk products will jeopardise the success of the dairy sector.
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Diversity in the Trade and Agriculture Commission
Chris Elliott points out some crucial gaps within the newly announced Trade and Agriculture Commission, including a lack of women, animal welfare champions and expertise in international trade.
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FDA issues resource tools for dairy and seafood sectors
The FDA has launched a series of search and clarification resource tools designed to make processes easier for the dairy and seafood sectors.
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Big win for UK farmers
The Government will establish a Trade and Agriculture Commission to help advise on agricultural trade policy and apply safeguards in UK trade deals.
