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USDA forecasts milk supplies to grow in 2017

January 4, 2017

But it is going to cost more. The USDA forecasts less milk in 2017 but a growing supply through the year 2024 along with steadily increasing prices. Its economic assumptions include moderate growth in GDP and inflation, and low unemployment.

State of the Industry 2016: Fluid milk processors find value in added value

For fluid milk processors, the value is in added value. Flavored, added-protein, lactose-free and organic milks show sales gains in the last year.

James Carper

November 7, 2016

In searching for signs of life in the fluid milk category, one can find a pulse. Sales of whole milk rose 4.1% from 2014 to 2015. Sales also increased for 1% milk (4.6%), whole flavored milk (6.4%), other flavored milk (1.3%) and buttermilk (5.2%). These segments represent opportunities for fluid milk processors.

Et tu, value-added?

An Aussie dairy hops into California with a premium-priced A2 milk said to offer a ‘digestive advantage’

Australia’s a2 Milk Co. said it will expand the dairy industry’s user base by bringing back consumers who turned away from cow’s milk because of digestive issues.

James Carper

March 13, 2015

Starting in April, Australia’s a2 Milk Co. will begin selling milk that has a “digestive advantage” in California supermarkets and independent stores.

Dairy processors refuel sales with chocolate milk

June 13, 2013

While there has been talk about the steady decline in milk consumption lately, there is a rising star that has also been getting quite a bit of attention.

The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are well established in dairy processing but continue to evolve to improve performance, reduce energy use, and increase operational longevity.