DAIRY, DAIRY, QUITE CONTRARY

Here are four stories to illustrate how the world of dairy innovation is being pulled in all kinds of contrasting directions.

• Chinese scientists are developing a genetically modified cows’ milk that could act as a substitute for human breast milk.

• A US company has just launched Flaxmilk – an all natural dairy-free milk from flax oil with numerous health benefits.

• Omega-3 is set to boom over the next few years, according to a new US study.

• A Los Angeles school district is considering a ban on flavoured milks to help reduce childhood obesity.

At least diversity is natural, I suppose.