Whey: a future in biorefineries
Is it possible to create food products or cosmetic ingredients by processing whey? Absolutely. This innovative idea has been thought up by four young women who graduated in Biotechnology at the University of Bari. Rosita Pavone, Erika Andriola, Ant... [+]
EU-28: 2016 was a good year for dairy exports
All in all 2016 was a good year for EU-28 both in terms of export value (+0.6% compared to 2015) and volume (+5.5%) with the latter performing particularly well. The value of exports amounted to €13,889 million and that of imports to €810 milli... [+]
Milk: mandatory origin labelling in Italy as of 19 April
After thunder comes rain. As of 19 April it will be mandatory in Italy to state on the packages of all milk and dairy products the origin of the raw material used in a way that is clear, visible and easy-to-read so as to ensure more transparency and ... [+]
Farindola Pecorino cheese, one hundred sheep to let it survive after earthquake
In the Abruzzo region, specifically in Farindola, in the province of Pescara, they make a one-of-a-kind Pecorino cheese, which is obtained through a very peculiar method: in fact, it is manufactured using pig rennet. This gives the cheese a very part... [+]
Sardinian sheep milk yield, a study aims to increase it
Is there some way to increase dairy properties and, therefore, the yield of sheep milk obtained from Sardinian sheep, based on good genetics and also thanks to the development of innovative techniques for predicting lactation periods? It looks like t... [+]
Crisis for Pecorino Romano, institutional negotiations begin
In Sardinia, crowds gather in the squares to protest against the general crisis of the sheep and goats rearing sector. To this regard, the Italian Farmers Association, along with a delegation of farmers from Sardinia chose to start talks and negotiat... [+]
China, milk and dairy imports growing in 2016
Milk and dairy imports are growing in China: 2016 ended with an increase of imports for milk and dairy products equal to 20% in volume and 12% in value, which corresponds to 2,284,188 tons, and $6,620,000,000 (source: clal.it). Major increases in ... [+]
In Italy people are living longer partly thanks to dairy products
People who say that dairy products are bad for you after a certain age should apparently think again. This is what Assolatte (Italian Dairy Association) has stated, underlining that dairy products help keep the brain sharp. A study by the University ... [+]