All news articles for November 2019

The size of the fruit pieces in SVZ's new chunky purees can be individually tailored to meet customer specifications.

SVZ launching chunky purees for dairy

By Jim Cornall

Dutch headquartered fruit and vegetable ingredient supplier SVZ International B.V. will showcase a new addition to its portfolio at FiE 2019.

Irish Whiskey is on the list of European GIs protected in China. Pic:getty/vincent20044

EU and China agree GI protection for 200 products

By Rachel Arthur

The EU and China have concluded negotiations on a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European Geographical Indications in China; and 100 Chinese Geographical Indications in the EU.

Cows are an ideal solution to the pumpkin problem because they are able to better digest foods that humans cannot. Pic: American Dairy Association North East

Leftover pumpkins have new life for dairy cows

By Beth Newhart

Every year discarded pumpkins release harmful methane gas into the atmosphere as they rot in landfills. And with the mainstream consumer now prioritizing sustainable agriculture and recycling, dairy farmers are stepping in to eliminate pumpkin waste.

 SIG said the deal will support existing customers in Asia.

SIG to acquire Visy Cartons in Australia

By Jim Cornall

SIG has reached agreement to acquire Visy Cartons Pty Ltd from VisyPak Operations Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Pratt Consolidated Holdings Pty Ltd, for AU$70m (US$48.2m), subject to customary conditions being met.

Regional Milk Production Worldwide 2018. Pic: IFCN

IFCN publishes 2019 dairy report

By Jim Cornall

IFCN, a global network for dairy economic research and consultancy, has published the IFCN Dairy Report 2019.

The 2019 NIZO conference was the most attended in the event's history. Pic: NIZO

NIZO conference discusses milk proteins

By Jim Cornall

The 11th NIZO Dairy Conference took place in The Netherlands last month, to discuss recent scientific developments in the field of milk protein functionality.

India accounts for 20% of global milk output. Pic: Getty Images/Ram Tekale

Dairy industry would have suffered if PM Modi signed RCEP deal, experts say

Farmers cheer India’s exit from regional FTA

By Richard Whitehead

India’s government has bowed to pressure from agriculture, and in particular the powerful dairy industry, and refused to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade deal with 15 other Asia-Pacific countries.

Q3 marked a year since Glanbia's acquisition of SlimFast in 2018. Pic: SlimFast

Glanbia’s dairy soars while performance nutrition takes a hit

By Beth Newhart

In Glanbia’s third quarter results, the global nutrition group announced total revenues were up 16.9% with strong numbers from its Nutritional Solutions (NS) division. But Performance Nutrition (GPN) struggled despite key acquisitions.

The 35,000-tonne mozzarella and pizza cheese facility has the potential to increase to 70,000-tonnes.

Ornua opens €30m cheese facility in Spain

By Jim Cornall

Ornua, Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, has officially opened its new €30m ($33.4m) cheese production facility in Ávila, Spain.

Fourteen jobs will be affected by the closure.

Bid to save Campbeltown Creamery fails

By Jim Cornall

UK dairy company First Milk has announced it is consulting with employees about its intention to close its Campbeltown Creamery in Scotland.

Whitehall Specialties has been working on ‘novel’ plant-based formulations for several years.

Whitehall Specialties invests in high-protein, plant-based

By Beth Newhart

At this month’s SupplySide West show in Las Vegas, Whitehall Specialties debuted its latest project, the NewFields Cheese division for plant-based products. Whitehall has been a producer of customized cheeses for 30 years.