All news articles for October 2017

This month's new products cover all aspects of the dairy sector. Pic:©GettyImages/denisgorelkin

October dairy product round-up

By Mary Ellen Shoup and Jim Cornall

It's the time of the month when we take a look at some of the new products launched in the dairy aisles around the world.

Yoghurt soars as China develops new dairy foothold

Yoghurt soars as China develops new dairy foothold

By RJ Whitehead

Cheaper production costs and higher quality products have led foreign companies to dominate most Chinese dairy markets, but high margins and booming demand have put local firms in pole position in the yoghurt market.

Saputo's takeover of Murray Goulburn is expected to close in the first half of 2018.

Saputo to take over Murray Goulburn for $1bn

By Jim Cornall

After many rumors over the potential sale of Australia’s Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Co. Limited, Canadian dairy company Saputo Inc. has emerged as the company that will take over the cooperative.

With the acquisition of Vigor, Grupo Lala will gain some leading Brazilian yogurt and cheese brands.

Grupo Lala completes Vigor Alimentos acquisition

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Grupo Lala has completed the acquisition of a 99.9% share of Brazilian dairy company Vigor Alimentos, S.A. in a deal worth $1.3bn, aligning with the company’s strategy of expanding its value-added dairy business in South America.

Three new companies from Ireland, the US and New Zealand have joined GDT Marketplace as sellers.

Three new sellers join GDT Marketplace

By Jim Cornall

Global Dairy Trade has announced three additional dairy ingredient suppliers are to participate on GDT Marketplace, its 24/7 dairy trading platform.

Emmi says its fondue will benefit from the deal.

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Emmi takes control of Mexideli

By Jim Cornall

Swiss dairy company Emmi is increasing its stake in Mexideli 2000 Holding SA de CV from 50% to 51%, meaning it now holds a majority stake in the company.

Dairy is driving exports in New Zealand, the country's Ministry for Primary Industries says. Pic:©iStock/Oknopo

MPI report says dairy to drive NZ exports in 2018

By Jim Cornall

New Zealand's primary industry exports are forecast to rise 9.3% over the next year on the back of strong dairy prices and a return to normal productivity levels, according to Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) latest quarterly update to its...

Diary UK says the dairy industry is strong and has consumer support, but there are still challenges to be tackled.

UK dairy industry publishes report covering Brexit issues

By Jim Cornall

Dairy UK, the representative body of the UK dairy industry, today published its “White Paper” report for 2017, outlining opportunities and challenges - including Brexit and consumer confidence in dairy foods.

Willi-Food said the ending of the agreement could significantly affect results.

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Arla Foods ends Willi-Food exclusive distribution agreement

By Jim Cornall

Israeli food company G. Willi-Food International Ltd., which specializes in the development, marketing and international distribution of kosher foods, has announced the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Gold Frost Ltd., received notice from Arla...

Manufacturers are limited to registering three brands in China from January 1, 2018.

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Nuchev forms strategic partnership with Nature One Dairy

By Jim Cornall

Nuchev Pty Ltd (Nuchev) has announced a strategic partnership with CNCA-certified blending and canning manufacturer Nature One Dairy Pty Ltd to manufacture Nuchev’s Oli6 infant formula in countries including Australia and China.

The EDA says the traffic light system means diet soda ranks better than milk. Pic:©GettyImages/RightOne

EDA wants to stop traffic light labeling

By Jim Cornall

The European Dairy Association (EDA) says it supports consumers’ rights to be fully informed on the nutritional properties of foods, but the proposed traffic light labeling system by the Evolved Nutrition Labelling Initiative (ENL) is not adequate for...

Fonterra's Te Rapa site is one of those to have benefitted from an expansion.

Foodservice grows to NZ$2bn business for Fonterra

By Jim Cornall

Fonterra’s Foodservice business, Anchor Food Professionals, has become New Zealand’s sixth biggest export business, having generated more than NZ$2bn (US$1.4bn) in annual revenue over the past year.

As the fourth round of NAFTA negotiations closes, the US has made a direct demand for Canada to get rid of its dairy supply management system.  ©GettyImages/lukbar

US and Canada clash over NAFTA dairy trade negotiations

By Mary Ellen Shoup

The US has demanded an end to Canada’s supply chain management system for dairy products within the next 10 years as it nears the end of a fourth round of NAFTA talks outside of Washington, D.C.

Harry Cowan, commercial director & Miguel Ferreira, operations manager. Photo: BV Dairy.

‘Increasing appetite for cultured drinking products that have associated health benefits’

BV Dairy signs contract to bottle 4 million cultured milk drinks a year

By Jenny Eagle

BV Dairy, a UK manufacturer of specialist dairy products has made an historic move into contract packaging after signing a long-term deal to produce bottled kefir cultured milk drinks.

US cheese exports are on the rise - and offering a variety of cheese to emerging markets will help increase shipments even more, USDEC director says. ©GettyImages/Magone

Cheese lifts US dairy exports driven by emerging markets

By Mary Ellen Shoup

US cheese exports have risen 30% over the last six months compared to the same period last year, with cheese shipments to Mexico, Australia, Japan, and the Middle East/North Africa increasing by double- to triple-digits in volume sales, according to USDEC.