All news articles for June 2019

Dairy Dialog podcast 38: Academy of Cheese and DuPont.

Dairy Dialog podcast 38: Academy of Cheese and DuPont

By Jim Cornall

This week’s podcast re-visits the Vitafoods event in Geneva, Switzerland last month for a wide-ranging interview with Vincent Mathys and Sonia Huppert, from DuPont, as well with Charlie Turnbull from the Academy of Cheese in the UK, which has secured...

The AIPIA Americas Summit in New Jersey. Photo: Aly Kuler Photography

AIPIA Summit

Social media is changing the way brands think about packaging

By Jenny Eagle

From consumer digital engagement to reverse writing on packaging which appears left to right on selfies, Christopher Houghton, brand innovation and packaging, Cambridge Design Partnership (CDP) highlights the five areas to ensure ‘Context is King’.

Commission Chair Anna Rawlings said the case served as a strong reminder to businesses that they must be mindful of agreeing prices with a distributor that competes with them in the retail market. Pic: ©Getty Images/geckospake

Milfos to pay NZ$825,000 in price-fixing case

By Jim Cornall

GEA Milfos International Limited (Milfos) has been ordered to pay a penalty of NZ$825,000 (US$548,430) in the Auckland High Court after admitting it engaged in price-fixing with competitor Dairy Automation Limited (DAL) between at least October 2012 and...

In 2019, Froneri launched its new product, Nuii.

Froneri issues annual results for 2018

By Jim Cornall

The joint-venture between PAI Partners and Nestlé, Froneri, which is the world’s third largest ice cream manufacturer, has announced its annual results for the year ending December 31, 2018.

What’s new at the Summer Fancy Food Show?

What’s new at the Summer Fancy Food Show?

By Beth Newhart

The summer iteration of the Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) Fancy Food Show took place in New York City this week. Specialty food and beverage sales make up 16.1% of the total industry, with plant-based products growing the fastest in all categories....

There is reason to be optimistic about improvement in milk production in the second half of the year. Pic: ©Getty Images/Harvepino

South American dairy market update

Milk production limps along in Argentina and Uruguay

By Monica Ganley

The last few years have felt like a roller coaster for milk production at South America’s key dairy exporters. An ongoing push toward expansion has repeatedly collided with climatic issues and economic concerns resulting in dramatic year to year swings...

The report says the biggest opportunity to re-balance and improve margins throughout the chain is the removal of over-capacity to match capacity to demand.

Kite Consulting report concerned by risk of UK dairy instability

By Jim Cornall

Kite Consulting has launched “The Future of the Liquid Milk Processing Sector” – a report containing an analysis of the sector that considers the short and long-term challenges it faces and what farmers need to be aware of when planning their long-term...

Westland's Rolleston site.

Westland urges shareholders to approve sale to Yili

By Jim Cornall

The board of Westland Co-operative Dairy Company Limited is urging all its shareholders to exercise their votes at, or before, the Scheme Meeting on July 4 to support the sale of the cooperative to Hongkong Jingang Trade Holding Co., Limited, a wholly...

Wisconsin wants more kids to drink milk

By Beth Newhart

As Wisconsin’s dairy farms continue to decline, the state assembly is encouraging more children to consume milk, particularly through school lunch programs.

Dairy Dialog podcast 37: IFT and PACCOR

Dairy Dialog podcast 37: IFT and PACCOR

By Jim Cornall

This week’s podcast features several interviews from the IFT event in New Orleans earlier this month, as well as with PACCOR about their next-generation bottle caps. We also have our weekly update on the dairy markets with INTL FCStone.

The new box, made from PE (polyethylene) coated cardboard, can be widely recycled in the UK.

Solero trials wrapper-less multipack ice cream

By Jim Cornall

In the UK, Unilever has launched a trial of the first wrapper-less ice-cream multipack for its Solero Organic Peach product, with 35% less plastic compared to the original Solero Organic pack with individual plastic wrappers.

Ekosem-Agrar is currently building 15 facilities in seven regions in Russia.

Ekosem-Agrar opens largest dairy facility in Siberia

By Jim Cornall

Ekosem-Agrar AG, the German holding company of Russian milk producer Ekoniva Group, has built its largest dairy cow facility to date in Siberia's Novosibirsk region with space for 6,000 dairy cows.

Keytone said the integrated company will look to implement a step change in revenue and sales mix towards high value proprietary products.

Keytone Dairy eyes China with Omniblend acquisition

By Jim Cornall

Keytone Dairy Corporation Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia and Christchurch, New Zealand, has executed a binding agreement for the strategic acquisition of Omniblend Pty Ltd for A$22.6m (US$15.5m) plus an earn-out.

Saputo has made five acquisitions in the last 13 months, bumping up its revenue. Pic: Getty/haurashko_ksu

Saputo’s annual revenue jumps 17% after three acquisitions

By Beth Newhart

Saputo Inc. reported its latest fourth quarter and fiscal year results, ending March 31. It completed a series of acquisitions last year that contributed to higher revenue, while low cheese prices and struggles with the Canadian dollar hurt overall earnings.

Matcon has launched aLiquid Addition System. Pic: Matcon

Liquid addition for IBC blending

By Jim Cornall

Matcon has launched its Liquid Addition System to expand the range of the Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) tumble blender for industries that need to be able to add liquids into a wide range of powder recipe mixes in a contained and efficient manner....

“Today’s dairy aisles are continuously changing to keep up with consumer demand for affordable as well as premium products.

DSM puts early childhood nutrition on display at IFT

By Beth Newhart

DSM Ingredients of the Netherlands showcased its products for all stages of life at the 2019 IFT show in New Orleans last week. Preconception, pregnancy, nursing, infants, toddlers and kids all fit into its portfolio of food and beverage ingredients....

Valio said 2019 has started positively in terms of net sales growth.

Valio sees modest growth in 2018

By Jim Cornall

Finnish dairy cooperative Valio Group saw a turnover of €1.734bn ($1.959bn), up 1.5% on the previous year.

AMCO is hoping to tap into the current consumer demand for high protein snacks and baked goods, like cookies, brownies and cakes.

AMCO pumps up snack protein with BakePLUS

By Beth Newhart

Baked goods and snacks have a new dairy protein option from New Jersey-based AMCO Proteins. BakePLUS is said to be heat stable and highly soluble, preventing over-aeration common in pastries.

Valio said the decision to reduce the quota is a good one.

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Valio happy with reduced quota

By Jim Cornall

In 2000, Finland’s Competition and Consumer Agency, or KKV, imposed a milk quota on the dairy cooperative Valio, requiring it to supply its competitors with 185m liters of raw milk or components per year.

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