Organic milk production in the EU market could become increasingly
constrained during 2008, as rising feed costs are forcing some
farmers to quit the market, says an industry expert.
Organic milk was not seen to be richer in vitamins or selenium than
conventional milk, found a new study presented this week that
contradicts the conclusions of an earlier, similar study.
Greater supply of organic milk in the US is encouraging product
innovation, according to Organic Monitor, while the opposite is
true in Europe, where shortages are still pinching.
Organic milk producers took a blow Tuesday after UK food
authorities said their milk was not healthier than conventional
varieties just because it contained more omega-3.
Scientists have called on Britain's food safety authorities to
recognise the superior health qualities of organic milk, after a
new study showed it contained higher levels of omega-3 than
conventional milk.
Food firms are increasingly targeting the UKs value-added milk
sector as they re-align their businesses and move away from
commodity products, says a new report.
Suggesting further growth opportunities for functional foods - and
ingredients suppliers - in the dairy sector research from Wales
finds organic milk contains two-thirds more omega-3 essential fatty
acids than its conventional sister....
A new range of organic milk and butter products under the brand
name MU has been launched into the Canadian market by Sunrich
Valley, a newly created division of Stake Technology.