All news articles for April 2018

Danone has introduced nine goals for 2030, in three different models.

Danone sets 2030 goals

By Jim Cornall

At its annual general meeting of shareholders, Danone introduced a set of nine long-term goals for the company and its brands.

Dairy UK says the Eating Better report cherry picks statistics that paint a false picture of the UK industry.

Dairy UK slams Eating Better report

By Jim Cornall

Dairy UK has responded angrily to the publication of a new report urging consumers to change their diet to include less meat and dairy products.

Organic products are a big part of Arla's success story in communicating with consumers.

Arla: Connecting the New Natural with consumers

By Jim Cornall

Arla Foods is looking to a new generation of consumers through the concept of ‘The New Natural’ – a concept that encompasses sustainability, clean label, ethical thinking and more.

Camperdown Dairy already produces a range of dairy products for the Australian market.

Australian Dairy Farms Group signs processing deal

By Jim Cornall

Australian Dairy Farms Group subsidiary Camperdown Dairy Company has signed what it says is a ‘significant new contract processing agreement’ with an international food company.

Arla's 'Calcium' cost-cutting program will take effect throughout the company, covering production, products, procurement, promotional marketing and people.

Arla to cut €400m in costs

By Jim Cornall

European dairy cooperative Arla Foods has launched an internal transformation program called “Calcium,” which is set to deliver more than €400m ($492m) of savings by the end of 2020.

The EMB's new president, Erwin Schöpges, left, with outgoing president, Romuald Schaber.

New president for EMB

By Jim Cornall

Following the general assembly of the European Milk Board (EMB), the organization has a new president, Erwin Schöpges.

Valio said the milk market situation remains challenging despite overall economic growth.

Valio reports better sales in 2017

By Jim Cornall

Finnish company Valio said 2017 was a good year from a business development perspective: net sales increased by 4.3%, and it was able to pay the co-operatives a steady milk price despite the challenging market situation.

What’s the real reason behind Halo Top’s success? Mintel explains

What’s the real reason behind Halo Top’s success? Mintel explains

By Mary Ellen Shoup

‘Dieting’ and ‘reduced fat’ have become passé phrases in the world of packaged food replaced with terms like ‘clean label’ and ‘locally-sourced’, so what can explain low-calorie ice cream alternative Halo Top’s dramatic takeover of the frozen dessert...

NFU Scotland's milk committee chairman said in Mull of Kintyre and Arran cheddar, both creameries are making world-famous cheese and both sites should be hugely attractive to potential buyers.

First Milk to sell two Scottish creameries

By Jim Cornall

UK dairy company First Milk has announced it will be offering its creameries in Scotland, on the islands of Arran and in Campbeltown, for sale, saying the operations need significant investment.

Müller Direct farmers will be offered the option to secure up to 50% of their milk supply at 28ppl fixed price for up to three years, to fulfill Lidl’s requirement for fresh milk. Pic: ©iStock/Tomasz Wyszołmirski

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Müller offers farmers fixed price following Lidl deal

By Jim Cornall

In the UK, Müller Milk & Ingredients has confirmed details of a new initiative it said will help British dairy farmers manage the impact of extreme farm gate milk price volatility.

DFA constructing new Utah store to inform consumers

DFA constructing new Utah store to inform consumers

By Jim Cornall

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a national cooperative, has broken ground for the construction of a new retail store and dairy information center, The Creamery, in Beaver, Utah, which will replace the existing cheese store currently on the site of DFA’s...

a2MC said South Korea is an attractive market opportunity, given high per capita dairy consumption and a fast-growing e-commerce channel. Pic: ©Getty Images/HStocks

a2 Milk Company signs South Korea deal

By Jim Cornall

New Zealand’s a2 Milk Company (a2MC) is entering the South Korean market after signing an exclusive sales and distribution agreement with Yuhan Corporation to promote and distribute a2MC’s branded products.

The SomaDetect technology enables dairy farmers to know the health, reproductive status and quality of milk produced from each cow. Pic: SomaDetect

Cornell partnership to provide milk monitoring data

By Jim Cornall

Canadian automated in-line milk monitoring system company SomaDetect is partnering with Cornell University on a series of research studies to further develop and validate its product.

Adecoagro is the largest raw milk producer in Argentina, producing more than 270,000 liters of raw milk per day.

SanCor accepts Adecoagro offer

By Jim Cornall

Last week, Argentine dairy cooperative SanCor Cooperativas Unidas Limitada, held an extraordinary assembly, during which the terms and conditions of the investment and association offer submitted by Adecoagro S.A. were considered and approved unanimously.

John Jordan, left, takes over as CEO of Ornua from June 30, 2018, and Aaron Forde, chairman of the board of Ornua.

John Jordan to take over as Ornua CEO

By Jim Cornall

The board of Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has announced the appointment of John Jordan as chief executive designate.

The funds will assist DFC in rolling out an on-farm customer assurance program; and a national traceability system for the dairy sector. Pic: ©Getty Images/Elenathewise

Canada invests C$2.2m in dairy industry

By Jim Cornall

The Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) organization has received an investment of C$2.2m (US$1.75m) from the government’s Growing Forward 2 Program.

The New Zealand Commerce Commission reviews Fonterra’s Milk Price Manual and the base milk price calculation each dairy season.

Independent report says Fonterra should use higher asset beta

By Jim Cornall

New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has released an independent report into whether Fonterra’s approach to estimating risk in calculating the cost of financing milk processing operations is consistent with competitive market outcomes.

Doctoral student Marie Lawton measures an alcoholic drink made from dairy waste. Pic: Cornell University

Dairy ‘beer’ in the pipeline

By Jim Cornall

Dairy that is fermented and brewed like beer could soon be on tap as Sam Alcaine, assistant professor at Cornell University’s Department of Food Science, turns dairy waste into an alcoholic drink.

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EC lower minimum protein content for follow-on formula

By Will Chu

The European Commission has updated legislation concerning food for infants and young children, by ruling that the minimum protein content for follow-on formula be lowered to 1.6 g/100 kcal.

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