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Asian demand helps Fonterra hit new export record

27-Apr-2011 - Fonterra has cited strong Asian demand as the key reason for its dairy exports reaching a record high last month.

Arla reviews master plan for super dairy

18-Apr-2011 - Arla Foods says it is 'reviewing its master plan' for a controversial super dairy in Buckinghamshire following objections from local residents, but insists the facility is still on track to open in 2012.

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Cheddar cheese added to Fonterra trading platform

12-Apr-2011 - Fonterra is adding the cheddar cheese products, milk protein concentrate and rennet casein, to its globalDairyTrade auction.

US recovery helps Mozzarella make up lost ground

06-Apr-2011 - Global mozzarella sales pushed up beyond pre-recession levels in 2010 thanks largely to the recovery of the US economy, according to Proteus Research.

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New pastures for New Forest Ice Cream

25-Mar-2011 - New Forest Ice Cream is about to complete its purchase of a new 20,000 sq ft factory, which will allow it to increase production five-fold.

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IDF calls for abstracts ahead of summit

24-Mar-2011 - The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is calling for abstracts for posters ahead of the IDF World Dairy Summit in October.

Gotta lotta bottle: FFA plans to boss milk market

22-Mar-2011 - Lobby group Farmers for Action (FFA) says its bold plan to build a processing plant to turn liquid milk into powder for export will see British farmers “take control” of the milk marketplace.

China-Biotics expands probiotics deal with Bright Dairy

22-Mar-2011 - Leading Chinese probiotics supplier, China-Biotics, has pressed a deal with the country’s third biggest dairy to expand the number of probiotic strains it uses in yoghurt products.

The dairy industry so far in 2011: Top-5 news stories

16-Mar-2011 - The top five most read news stories so far this year take the reader right across the industry from the latest in ice cream technology to escalating dairy prices.

Fonterra releases draft rules for global auction

09-Mar-2011 - Fonterra has published draft rules, developed with global dairy firms including Arla Foods and FrieslandCampina, to govern the opening up of its online trading platform to outside companies.

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Women. The most wasted resource in food production

08-Mar-2011 - Today is Pancake Day. It is also International Women’s Day. An important date, then, not just for food lovers in countries where Mardi Gras is a big deal, but a day to consider the role – and the potential – of women involved in food provision all over the world.

Cheese prices are dragging down the UK dairy market, The Dairy Group

04-Mar-2011 - Cheese discounts are pushing UK producers down to the bottom of the EU milk price league, according to The Dairy Group.

Danone to begin major project with Ukrainian milk producer

04-Mar-2011 - Ukrainian argi-food business Astarta is starting “a large-scale joint project” with French dairy giant Danone in milk production and processing.

Fonterra goes public on search for new CEO

02-Mar-2011 - Fonterra has revealed that its CEO Andrew Ferrier intends to step down in the second half of the year provided a suitable successor can be found.

Arla Foods Ingredients opens new Argentinean facility

25-Feb-2011 - Arla Foods Ingredients has moved to a bigger office and application centre in Argentina to support the growth of its South American subsidiary.

Dannon probiotic yogurt sales up 16% despite claims crackdown

23-Feb-2011 - US probiotics leader Dannon appears to have weathered recent class action and Federal Trade Commission (FTC)-led storms that forced it to alter gut health claims for its spoonable and drinkable yogurt, Activia, with sales rising 16 percent in 2010.

First Milk partners up in search of cheese export opportunities

23-Feb-2011 - First Milk has struck up an export deal with Eilers & Wheeler in a bid to take advantage of attractive prices outside the UK.

Wimm-Bill-Dann chief steps down, what next after PepsiCo deal?

15-Feb-2011 - The CEO of Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods has decided to step down following the successful sale of the Russian business to PepsiCo.

Fonterra opens new European HQ in value-added ingredients push

11-Feb-2011 - Fonterra has opened up new European headquarters in Amsterdam. Koert Liekelema, general manager for Europe, explains how the move will help the New Zealand dairy grow its value-added ingredients business.

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Why local foods systems are an opportunity for industry

07-Feb-2011 - The food industry should not rage against the idea of professionalised local food systems, nor unleash its lobbying force to uproot them before their green shoots can reach maturity. Rather, it should explore ways to benefit from local foods and, in turn, foster their development.

FrieslandCampina invests in €36m Belgian plant expansion

28-Jan-2011 - FrieslandCampina is investing €36m in its Aalter plant in Belgium in a bid to almost double the site’s current production capacity.

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Dairy UK prepares for nutrition and sustainability conference

26-Jan-2011 - Dairy UK is hosting a conference next week with speakers from inside and outside the industry to explore the impact of dairy on sustainability, nutrition and the environment.

Milk Link pledges to invest in Cornish Country Larder

25-Jan-2011 - The new owner of specialist cheese maker Cornish Country Larder (CCL) has pledged to invest in the business to meet growing demand for British soft cheeses.

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The naked truth about kids’ food advertising

24-Jan-2011 - It was an Emperor’s New Clothes moment for the US food industry last week, when it was revealed that a major initiative touting its responsible advertising to kids actually allows promotion of many unhealthy foods. Is anyone really surprised?