Consumption of raw milk has been implicated in the death of an Australian three-year-old, drawing the raw milk debate back […]
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High milk intake and increased mortality – experts respond
A high milk intake in women and men is not accompanied by a lower risk of fracture and instead may […]
Continue readingInfant formula and botulism – experts respond
Over the weekend, Fonterra confirmed Clostridium botulinum contamination of milk whey protein from the milk giant’s Hautapu manufacturing facility, prompting the Ministry for […]
Continue readingConcern over DCD in milk – expert responds
Traces of the agricultural compound DCD in New Zealand milk are not a direct cause for concern, says an agriculture […]
Continue readingMilk product tracking methods developed
Kiwi scientists have developed a clever way of identifying the origins of milk and milk powder, offering a new tool […]
Continue readingDaisy the GM cow makes international headlines
A cow genetically engineered to produce hypo-allergenic milk has captured headlines both here and overseas. Daisy, a calf genetically modified […]
Continue readingLow allergy milk from engineered cow – experts respond
New Zealand scientists have genetically engineered a cow to produce milk lacking beta-lactoglobulin, a protein to which some people are […]
Continue readingSchool milk may lower colorectal cancer risk – NZ research
A recent study suggests that historical milk-in-schools programmes – similar to the planned initiative announced by Fonterra today – may […]
Continue readingFood safety in Japan – experts respond
Expert reaction to measurements of radioactivity in food near Fukushima The quotes below were gathered by our colleagues at the […]
Continue readingElevated trans fats in dairy supply may be linked to health risk
New Zealand Herald’s Chris Barton investigates new evidence of palm kernel-derived trans fats in New Zealand dairy products and their […]
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