Chobani LLC has announced the appointment of Hans Neubert as Chief Design Officer, tasking him with leading the company’s design strategy and spearheading innovation across the customer experience.

The global market for Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC) is anticipated to expand at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.61% from 2024 to 2030, culminating in a market valuation of $5.76 billion by the end of the forecast period. This growth is propelled by the rising demand within the food and beverage industry and increasing consumer awareness of the critical role protein plays in nutrition.

The global halloumi cheese market, valued at $467.7 million in 2023, is projected to reach $1.18 billion by 2032, driven by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. Halloumi, originating from Cyprus, has become a staple in Mediterranean diets worldwide, celebrated for its unique grilling properties and savory flavor. With annual production exceeding 450,000 tons, halloumi has earned a place in kitchens and restaurants across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.

The reduction in milk yields is driving up raw milk prices in most EU member states. Meanwhile, a slight slowdown in demand for dairy fats and skimmed milk powder allows dairy processors to allocate existing raw milk volumes toward producing cheese and other more profitable products. The delicate balance of milk supply and demand helps stabilize purchasing prices in Europe, reports Georgiy Kukhaleishvili, an analyst with the Ukraine Milk Producers Association.

The dairy cow population in Germany decreased by 2.8% to 3.67 million head from June 2023 to June 2024, which is 0.5 percentage points faster than the EU average, according to data from the European Union's Statistical Office (Eurostat), reported by Agrarheute on October 10.

Irish Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue emphasized the role of live exports in Ireland's farming sector while highlighting the industry's goal of retaining more dairy calves within the country to support the beef industry. Speaking after a recent RTÉ documentary exposed alleged violations of EU animal transport regulations, McConalogue acknowledged that the live animal trade remains "important" for Irish farmers, not only as a revenue option but also as a means of maintaining market stability and competition.

Tesco reports a surge in demand for high-protein dairy products, driven largely by Gen Z and the influence of social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. Over the past year, the UK retailer has seen a 34% increase in sales for protein-enriched yogurts, puddings, and drinks, with the market now valued at £204 million annually, according to Kantar.

Animal health authorities in the Netherlands have identified the presence of a bluetongue variant, BTV12, in livestock, marking the first known cases of this variant in the country, according to a statement from the Dutch government.