Dairy Diary: July business update
What’s NEW in the dairy farming world? We report on Alltech’s sustainability report, the results of dsm-firmenich’s mycotoxin survey, the 10-year anniversary of Utrix, and a new product by CCPA to tackle heat stress. Read an update on these developments and more on the latest dairy sector news…
Alltech releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Alltech’s 2024 Sustainability Report highlights the company’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, achieving double-digit growth while cutting Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 7.8% (26% since 2021). Key achievements include US$2.04 m invested in energy projects reducing 3,602 mt CO2-e, 5 zero-waste-to-landfill facilities, a new water stewardship strategy, and 57 product life-cycle analyses completed. Alltech is EUDR-compliant, advancing deforestation-free policies, with 799 research studies aligned to UN SDGs. The company also gained recognition from sustainability rating bodies, continues social engagement globally, and leads industry efforts in resilient food systems.
Utrix celebrates 10 years
Utrix, a producer of feed solutions, marked its 10-year anniversary of its manufacturing facility in Lebanon on 18 June 2025. From humble beginnings in 2015, when the company began producing its own premixes and specialties, Utrix has evolved into a high-quality feed solutions and technical support company. Ten years later, the company remains the only GMP+ certified manufacturer of premixes, concentrates and feed additives in the Middle East and exports to a growing number of countries.
CCPA, at the heart of heat stress
CCPA developed Thermoplus to help ruminants during heat stress, reducing high body temperatures, improving cell protection, milk production, fertility, and comfort. Starting distribution 24 days before calving boosts lactation by 10%. This year, CCPA is launching Thermoplus Tarie, a ration additive for dry cows, specially formulated without buffering agents for the dry period.
Topcon Agriculture announces enhanced boom height control solution with UC7 Plus
Topcon Agriculture has introduced the next generation of its boom height control technology for agricultural spraying applications with the launch of the UC7 Plus. Built on the foundation of Topcon’s Norac boom height control technologies, the UC7 Plus allows farmers and crop service providers to further reduce inputs, improve crop performance, and reduce equipment maintenance costs with improved height and spray control capabilities.
FrieslandCampina delivers strong results in the first half of 2025
FrieslandCampina posted strong first-half 2025 results with operating profit up to €363 million and net profit at €230 million. Revenue rose 6.4% despite lower volumes, driven by higher prices, especially in Specialised Nutrition and Ingredients. The milk price increased 19.1% to €59.66 per 100 kg, supported by a higher guaranteed price and supplementary cash payments. Member farmers received €228 million for their 2024 sustainability efforts.
dsm-firmenich releases mycotoxin survey results
dsm-firmenich has released its World Mycotoxin Survey results for January to June 2025, analysing 10,868 samples from 81 countries. The survey found deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEN), and fumonisins (FUM) to be the most common mycotoxins, with the highest contamination in the Americas, South Asia, China, and Taiwan. Key highlights include high exposure to DON and ZEN in North American livestock, elevated fumonisin levels in Central and South America, widespread aflatoxin presence in South Asia, and near-universal fumonisin detection in China/Taiwan and East Asia. Europe faces significant challenges with DON, aflatoxins, and fumonisins.
Novus Award shares dairy science in the US and Europe
The NOVUS Award recognises outstanding dairy research by young scientists. Winners from the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP) and the American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) receive an all-expenses-paid trip to attend each other’s annual meetings, promoting career growth and industry networking. The 2024 EAAP winner, Martin Julius Gote, a Ph.D. researcher from KU Leuven, presented his work on real-time milk yield prediction and health monitoring for dairy cows at the ADSA meeting in the US. The 2025 ADSA winner will be announced later this month.
New president appointed at FrieslandCampina Ingredients
Effective 1 October 2025, Herman Ermens, president FrieslandCampina Ingredients, will retire following a 42-year career with the company. He will be succeeded by Anne Peter Lindeboom, currently MD Innovation within the business group. After his retirement, Ermens will continue as chair of the Governance Board of DFE Pharma and will hand over this responsibility to Lindeboom at the end of 2026. Lindeboom brings over 12 years of experience within FrieslandCampina and has led Innovation for the business group Ingredients in recent years.
Key appointments at Volac Milk Replacers Limited
Volac Milk Replacers Limited has reorganised its GB sales team with two key appointments to strengthen customer focus and the ‘Feed for Growth’ advisory platform in Central England and Wales. Ian Watson, now both Global Technical Manager and head of the ‘Feed for Growth’ business managers, oversees commercial operations, product formulation, recipe optimisation, labelling, and new product development in GB. Fiona Moore, holding a NOAH Certificate of Animal Health, joins as Business Manager for Central England and Wales, bringing practical technical experience in animal health and nutrition advisory roles within the UK livestock sector.
