All news articles for August 2019

Dairy Dialog podcast 47: Somerdale International, BrainMilk and Vegware

Dairy Dialog podcast 47: Somerdale International, BrainMilk and Vegware

By Jim Cornall

This week’s podcast features three interviews, with Stephen Jones, managing director of Somerdale International, whose cheeses have made it in to Costco’s first store in China; Aarti Arora-McLean, brand communications lead at Scottish eco-friendly packaging...

Pic: Getty/Baris-Ozer

What's new in US dairy: August

By Beth Newhart

DairyReporter brings you its monthly round-up of what’s new in the US dairy aisles for August 2019.

Arla’s revenue outlook for full year 2019 is expected to be €10.2-10.6bn.

Arla revenues up

By Jim Cornall

Arla Foods has published its financial report for the first half of 2019, and the Danish-headquartered dairy cooperative said it saw a rare stability in the otherwise volatile global dairy market resulting in stable prepaid milk prices to farmer owners...

Milk Specialities vows to take new sustainability action

By Beth Newhart

Dairy protein ingredients company Milk Specialties Global has released its first corporate social responsibility report, outlining new tactics for how it will reduce its carbon footprint and recycle water.

The high price of milkfat means it is susceptible to replacement by other animal fats or vegetable oils. Pic: Getty Images/maxsol7

IDF issues guidance to help determine milkfat purity

By Jim Cornall

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has issued guidance on the determination of milkfat purity, providing additional direction to those involved in the testing of milk and dairy products.

Large scale operations in new areas are driving US milk production. Pic: Getty/Yauhen Akulich

Are Idaho and Texas the future of US dairy?

By Beth Newhart

More milk production is happening on fewer farms, and large-scale operations have expanded into non-traditional markets. Rabobank’s latest report on the changing US dairy landscape examines the biggest challenges.

“It is vital that consumers have transparency and awareness of the quality dairy products available to them.

‘Mozzarella’ protected for global cheese use

By Beth Newhart

The European Union’s effort to take sole ownership of common cheese terms based on origin has ended in an agreement, protecting the fate of ‘mozzarella’ around the world.

MOIC NYC is the ‘first of several’ flagship locations to launch across the US and abroad over the next 18 months.

The Museum of Ice Cream returns to NYC

By Beth Newhart

After years of pop-ups and limited runs, the Museum of Ice Cream (MOIC) is putting down roots in NYC with a three-story flagship. Its first permanent location opened in San Francisco in 2017.

Japanese and American negotiators will meet soon in Washington in a last-minute attempt to compromise on agriculture and automobile exports to conclude a trade deal by September. Pic: ©Getty Images/btgbtg

In letter to government, dairy firms warn they could lose $5.4bn through deals with rivals

US dairy piles pressure on Washington to complete Japan trade deal

By Richard Whitehead

Dairy companies and farmer-owned cooperatives in the US have mobilized to put pressure on Washington to conclude its negations with Japan for a “strong trade deal” to secure critical market access for the domestic dairy industry.

Nutricia plans to launch a full Karicare Sheep Milk formulation range in 2020.

Nutricia launches Karicare Toddler Sheep Milk

By Jim Cornall

Specialized nutrition company Nutricia has launched its first Karicare Toddler Sheep Milk formulation, which it says represents a ‘significant step’ for the New Zealand sheep dairy industry.

Bimbosan AG was a bright spot for Hochdorf, recording a result above expectations in the first half of the year.

Hochdorf facing ‘serious crisis’

By Jim Cornall

Swiss company Hochdorf issued its financial report for the first half of 2019, and has admitted it is facing a serious crisis.

Camelicious continues to not only push the boundaries of products, but also research.

Behind the scenes at a camel farm

WATCH: Talking about camels at Camelicious

By Jim Cornall

During Gulfood in Dubai this year, DairyReporter had the opportunity to take some time out from the event and go behind the scenes to visit the operation of the camel milk company Camelicious.

Dairy Dialog podcast 45: Rabobank and Pack Expo

Dairy Dialog podcast 45: Rabobank and Pack Expo

By Jim Cornall

The podcast this week features two interviews. The first is with Thomas Bailey, executive director of dairy research at Rabobank North America, talking about Rabobank’s latest report, ‘Making Milk Cool Again.’

Closure of the Aberdeen distribution, garage, tanker and retail operations would come at a cost of 50 jobs.

Müller confirms Aberdeen depot review

By Jim Cornall

Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI), Britain’s largest producer of branded and private label fresh and flavored milk, cream, butter and dairy ingredients, is to review depot operations in Aberdeen with the business proposing to relocate to existing sites...

Each keto variety has about 1g of sugar and 1g net carbs per serving, but are higher in calories than the core line.

Enlightened debuts Keto Collection pints and bars

By Beth Newhart

US light ice cream brand Enlightened is expanding its range of better-for-you frozen desserts with a keto-specific collection. The line launches this week with seven pint flavors and four bars.

The EBRD and FAO say they will continue working with Kazakhstan’s livestock industry to create export opportunities for Kazakh producers. Pic:EBRD

Kazakhstan pushing ahead with dairy roadmap

By Jim Cornall

Kazakhstan has signed a ‘roadmap’ in the country’s capital Nur-Sultan that is intended to bring the country’s dairy industry to Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) standards.

A species of seaweed disrupts enzymes that produce methane in cows.

Antipodean academics have been breaking through in methane production research

Could Australian seaweed reduce methane from cows?

By Richard Whitehead

A puffy pink seaweed that can stop flatulent Friesians and gassy Guernseys from burping out methane is being primed for mass farming by Australian researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast.

All VLOG milk produced by Dutch FrieslandCampina dairy farmers is for the German market.

FrieslandCampina expands VLOG production

By Jim Cornall

Due to the sharp increase in demand in Germany, FrieslandCampina is increasing the number of participating dairy farms that supply VLOG milk from 400 to more than 600.

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