All news articles for November 2017

Ekosem-Agrar boosts growth in Russia

15-Nov-2017 By Jim Cornall

Ekosem-Agrar GmbH, the German holding company of Russian milk producer Ekoniva Group, continued its growth in 2017, the company said.

Algaia creates seaweed extract ingredient for non-dairy desserts

15-Nov-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Algaia has developed a seaweed extract ingredient for dairy and non-dairy desserts called Satialgine DVA.

Saputo takeover of Murray Goulburn prompts new dairy coop in Australia

15-Nov-2017 By Jim Cornall

The Australian Government’s A$13.8m (US$10.5m) Farm Co-Operatives and Collaboration Pilot Program (Farming Together) is investing into the Victorian dairy industry to help maximize profits at the farm gate.

Ganeden: Kerry deal allows us to fast-track Asia probiotics strategy

15-Nov-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Probiotic supplier Ganden says its recent acquisition by Kerry Group will allow it to fast-track the growth of its products in Asia, with China and India having bene identified as two markets that are "impossible to ignore".

Alpha Packaging buys 2nd manufacturing facility in Europe

14-Nov-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Alpha Packaging in the US has acquired a second plant in Europe in Etten-Leur, the Netherlands, from Graham Packaging Company.

Smurfit Kappa opens second Bag-in-Box Experience Center

14-Nov-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Smurfit Kappa has opened its second Bag-in-Box Experience Center in Épernay, France, for liquid products including wine, dairy, juices and liquid eggs.

Barton Group renames its stand-up pouch to ‘avoid confusion in the market’

14-Nov-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Barton Group, Inc. (BGI) has renamed its no-gusset, stand-up pouch Delta to Delpenta Stand-Up Pouch to avoid confusion in the market.

Australian farmers concerned at ‘double’ energy price hike

14-Nov-2017 By Jim Cornall

Dairy farmers in south-west Victoria, Australia, will learn how energy prices could impact on their businesses at a meeting next week.

News in brief

Nestlé Mexico doubles milk capacity in Lagos de Moreno

14-Nov-2017 By Jim Cornall

Nestlé Mexico has announced the investment of 100m pesos ($5.25m) in its Lácteos Lagos de Moreno factory, to double its capacity to receive fresh milk in the region.

Saputo to close Wisconsin cheese plant

14-Nov-2017 By Jim Cornall

Saputo Inc. has announced the closure of its cheese manufacturing facility in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, US, with the loss of 126 jobs.

Watch: Probiotics and infant allergies — Follow-up study by Danone Nutricia to assess benefits of synbiotics

14-Nov-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Danone Nutricia is to further explore the benefits of probiotics in preventing infant allergies, after an initial trial showed that supplementation restored the microbiota diversity of babies delivered via C-section.

Up to half of India’s milk and vegetables wasted from poor cold chain infrastructure

14-Nov-2017 By Lester Wan

About 40% to 50% of India’s total annual production of milk, fruit and vegetables, worth $440bn, ends up wasted.

Graphic Packaging to acquire Seydaco Packaging

13-Nov-2017 By Jenny Eagle

Graphic Packaging International and Graphic Packaging International Canada have agreed to acquire Seydaco Packaging Corp and its affiliates National Carton and Coating Co., and Groupe Ecco Boites Pliantes Ltée.

TÜV SÜD survey: What’s hay milk?

13-Nov-2017 By Jim Cornall

‘Hay milk’ is a special dairy product popular in many areas including Germany. However, it appears few consumers know what’s really behind the name.

Revenues up 16% for Dairy Crest

13-Nov-2017 By Jim Cornall

UK’s Dairy Crest Group plc has published its interim results for the six months ended September 30, 2017, which shows revenue up 16% compared to the same period in 2016.