Dairy Farmers

Coronavirus interrupts China’s dairy supply chain, cannot be ignored

25-Feb-2020 By Beth Newhart

Even a 30-day disruption to China’s dairy supply chain can have lasting, months-long effects. With the region crippled by coronavirus quarantines and no clear end in sight, dairy organizations look to offset the losses.

Miyoko’s Creamery wants to turn dairy farms to plant-based: ‘The economy is changing’

11-Nov-2019 By Beth Newhart

Non-dairy brand Miyoko’s Creamery announced a partnership with Farm Sanctuary to help California dairy farms transition to plant-based operations. They think it’s a win-win opportunity for a sustainable future.

Fairlife and Coca-Cola deal with Fair Oaks abuse fallout

11-Jun-2019 By Beth Newhart

Last week, an undercover video surfaced showing severe calf abuse at Fair Oaks Farms. The Indiana-based farm supplies milk to ultrafiltered milk brand fairlife, which is a Coca-Cola Company partner. Several retailers have pulled the products from shelves...

DFA to pay $50m to settle Northeast US milk price lawsuit

16-Jul-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and its marketing arm Dairy Marketing Services (DMS) have agreed to pay a total of US$50m (€37m) to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged a conspiracy to drive down raw milk prices in the Northeast United States.

US dairy co-operatives slam Congress ‘dairy cliff’ deal

08-Jan-2013 By Mark Astley

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Land O’Lakes have slammed Congress’ recent decision to extend the government’s current milk-buying programme.

Tesco raises the bar on milk prices

09-Mar-2007 By Chris Mercer

Milk producers in the UK have given a cautious welcome to milk
price rises announced by Tesco this week, in the latest development
on dairy farmer incomes.

Sainsbury's 'open' to milk price rise

27-Feb-2007 By Chris Mercer

A little piece of Fairtrade Fortnight touched the UK dairy industry
this week as the head of the Sainsbury's supermarket told farmers
he was willing to pay more for their milk.

Reclassification of milk derivatives divides industry

01-Jul-2005

A recent proposal to broaden the definition of Class 1 fluid milk
has divided industry opinion between those who see potential in
improved prices and those who see a loss of consumer trust,
writes Anthony Fletcher.