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Russia continues to block dairy imports
Russian veterinary authorities will take a further three weeks to decide the fate of Polish dairies wanting to export to Russia - a move that is seen as part of...
Russia to seal fate of dairy exporters
Russia has become a lucrative market for dairy product exporters in recent years, in particular those based in eastern Europe. But the threat of punitive import duties from the Russians,...
Polish dairy sector struggles against Russian ban
Poland's dairy producers are struggling to come to terms with the retraction of all export licences to Russia, a key market for yoghurt and other refined dairy products.
Soy prices to impact Brazil's producers
Brazil, a leading exporter of soybeans and key competitor with the US, is worried that rising production costs for soybeans could eat into local farm profits next season, while global...
F&N moves in on China dairy
The Singapore-based Fraser & Neave group has made its first acquisition in the China dairy market, in a move that aims to tap in on double digit growth, the company...
Hochland opens Russian plant
German cheese maker Hochland has opened a new €35 million production facility in the Moscow area, aimed at capitalising on rising demand in the Russian market.
Fonterra looks to China exports for future
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterrra has outlined ambitions to tap in on anticipated growth in demand for dairy imports to China. Speaking at a conference in Auckland today CEO Andrew...
China's big problem : food piracy
The news that an investigation has been ordered by China's premier, Wen Jiabao, into the deaths of at least 12 babies after drinking fake formula milk has led to a...
China faces fake baby milk scandal
Leading producers of baby food in China are continuing efforts to reassure consumers as the scandal over fake baby food that is said to have killed dozens of babies continues...
Russia gears up to EU dairy exports
The EU has made no secret of the fact that it is now looking into sourcing dairy products from Russia. Simon Pitman spoke to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture to...
Parmalat regains control of Brazilian unit
Parmalat, the financially-hit dairy group, has resumed control of its Brazilain unit this week. Last month the group announced that it is to sell around half of its assets as...
Russian ice cream maker goes west
Russian ice cream producer AlterVest has bought up two major production facilities, one in Germany and one in Poland, in an effort to spread its business reach and to reduce...
Russian dairy proliferates
In recent years the Russian dairy sector has undergone tremendous upheaval, with the consolidation of old dairy plants changing the face of the industry. We spoke to the Russian National...
Economy key to Russian dairy equipment suppliers
The Russian dairy market has seen phenomenal growth in recent years, driven largely by the development of Wimm-Bill-Dann and other western dairy companies. France-based dairy equpment supplier Erca-Formseal shares its...
Danone to increase dairy production in Russia
Danone has announced plans to increase the production capacity of two of its Russia-based dairies. The move has been influenced by the company's increased Russian profits caused by the growth...
Russia may increase cheese import duties
In an attempt to protect local producers from the competitive prices of cheese from Europe, Russia is considering increasing the import duty on cheese.
Emerging markets and health lift Danisco H1 results
Set against the backdrop of difficult trading conditions for branded food manufacturers, raw material prices and a negative currency impact played down first half figures for ingredients giant Danisco.
New packaging to crack Russian yoghurt market
Yoghurtbox, is claimed to be a unique type of packaging that once used can become somewhat of a building block for young children to play with.
Numico moves out of India
Royal Numico has announced the sale of its Mumbai-based Nutricia India to a consortium of four Indian companies. Financial details were not disclosed but the...
Campina has faith in Russia
Campina , the Dutch dairy group, is clearly expecting big things from its operations in Russia after installing a third production line at its facility at...
Russian ice cream sales improve as Unilever lifts the market
After a two-year absence, Anglo-Dutch food company Unilever returned to the Russian ice cream market in the first half of 2003, a move which helped...
China lifts Italian cheese ban
Italy's deputy minister for productive activities with portfolio for foreign trade, Adolfo Urso, has announced that Italian cheeses can finally be exported to China. "This...
Indian dairy looks to Europe
India-based Amrit Foods is in talks with European dairy producers with a view to establishing a joint venture to manufacture and sell a number of...
ISP acquires Brazilian dairy ingredients plant
International Specialty Products (ISP) continues to consolidate its position on the ingredients market with the news this week that it has acquired Brazilian ingredient systems...
Russian ice cream market thaws
A recent Market Advice survey, conducted in February 2003, provides an insight into the changing patterns of Russian ice cream consumption. Since the fall of...
