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Business / 6 weeks ago
Where does the world’s milk come from?
India continues to hold its position as the world’s largest milk producer in 2025, according to new data from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The country now produces an impressive 212 million metric tons (MMT) of milk annually, far surpassing the European Union’s 150 MMT and the United States’ 103 MMT.
Business / 7 weeks ago
Global dairy titans: Who tops the billion dollar league in 2025?
The global dairy industry is entering a defining moment. According to the latest Rabobank Global Dairy Top 20 report, growth across the world’s largest dairy producers has slowed to a near standstill, reflecting the combined pressure of lower milk prices, shifting consumer habits, and rising environmental demands. Yet amid these challenges, one truth remains unchanged: Lactalis still reigns as the world’s largest dairy company.
World / 51 weeks ago
A dietary divide: Global trends in lactose intolerance
Did you know that approximately 65% of adults worldwide are lactose intolerant? This widespread condition arises from a lactase deficiency, the enzyme necessary to digest lactose, the sugar found in dairy products. According to Britannica, Asia experiences the highest prevalence of lactose intolerance, with 70–100% of the population in East Asian countries affected. In South Korea, nearly the entire population faces challenges digesting dairy products.
