All news articles for June 2020

The dairy code came into effect on January 1, 2020, as it was a key recommendation of the ACCC's 2018 dairy inquiry. Pic: Getty Images/JohnCarnemolla

ACCC looking into dairy code compliance

By Jim Cornall

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is monitoring the introduction of the new mandatory dairy code of conduct, including by checking processors’ compliance with the code, and said it is ready to take enforcement action where appropriate.

Hart Dairy is based in Georgia.

Hart Dairy receives strategic investment from Next Gen Nutrition

By Jim Cornall

Hart Dairy, the largest single-source producer of 100% free-range, grass-fed milk in North America, has announced a new investment from Next Gen Nutrition Investment Fund, LP (NGN) and the addition of James Cali and Andrew Towle, the firm’s general partners,...

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IDFA welcomes FDA announcement on high protein milk

By Jim Cornall

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it is allowing the use of milk protein concentrate (MPC), milk protein isolate (MPI) and whey protein concentrate (WPC) in products labeled "high protein milk."

IDF’s Dairy Sustainability Outlook 3 contains contributions from 18 countries around the world.

IDF launches third edition of Dairy Sustainability Outlook

By Jim Cornall

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has launched the 3rd edition of its Dairy Sustainability Outlook series, which provides new case studies to support the dairy sector in delivering on its commitment to sustainable development.

An Argentine dairy farm. Pic: Getty Images/reisegraf

Latin America update: Consumers, coronavirus and currency

By Monica Ganley

The coronavirus pandemic and its impact have taken center stage in Latin America. Governments across the region have adopted vastly different approaches to containing the virus and, as a result, the prevalence of infection varies greatly from country...

The company said the new production capacity will not compromise its CO2-neutral status. Pic: Palsgaard

Palsgaard invests €100m to double capacity

By Jim Cornall

Emulsifier manufacturer Palsgaard A/S, which creates a variety of products for the dairy industry, has announced the investment of €100m ($112.5m) to more than double production capacity at its Danish facility by 2024.

The new name takes effect on July 6.

INTL FCStone rebranding to StoneX

By Jim Cornall

INTL FCStone Inc., a provider of execution, post-trade settlement, clearing and custody services across asset classes and markets worldwide, is rebranding the firm as StoneX Group Inc.

The government has announced loans of up to 90% for dairy-related projects. Pic: Getty Images/Ram Tekale

India sets up $2bn fund to include dairy sector

By Jim Cornall

India’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the setting up of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth Rs. 15,000 crore ($2bn).

Christeyns Food Hygiene's Warrington site in the UK.  Pic: Christeyns Food Hygiene

BSI kitemark for Christeyns hand sanitizer

By Jim Cornall

UK-based Christeyns Food Hygiene, which manufactures specialist hygiene solutions, has become the first manufacturer to receive the globally-recognized British Standards Institution (BSI) kitemark for hand sanitizer.

Dairy Dialog podcast 88: Nutricia, FAIRR, Mettler Toledo, MVP Dairy

Dairy Dialog podcast 88: Nutricia, FAIRR, Mettler Toledo, MVP Dairy

By Jim Cornall

This week, guests on the podcast are Patrick Kamphuis, senior medical affairs director at Nutricia; Teni Ekundare, investor outreach manager, UK & Northern Europe, FAIRR Initiative; Frank Borrmann, market manager SBU Checkweighing, Mettler Toledo;...

Lactanet and DFC have been working collaboratively since 2016 towards the common vision of a national dairy cattle traceability program.

DairyTrace set for fall implementation

By Jim Cornall

Lactanet Canada and policy and lobby group Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) have announced that DairyTrace, the national dairy cattle traceability program will become a reality in the fall of 2020, providing a single, common framework for dairy farmers to...

For tall food products, the detection focus is different compared to other consumer packaged food products. Pic: Mekitec

Mekitec releases new x-ray inspection system for tall products

By Jim Cornall

Mekitec Group, a global manufacturer of food quality control systems based on x-ray technology, has launched a completely new X-ray inspection system, Sidemeki, targeted for the product safety and quality control needs of food and beverage producers worldwide.

Dairy companies and organizations responded swiftly to the latest IATP report.

Dairy sector takes issue with IATP report

By Jim Cornall

The dairy industry has been quick to respond to a new report from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), Milking the Planet: How Big Dairy is heating up the planet and hollowing rural communities.

Nuts For Cheese produces organic, dairy-free and plant-based cheese alternatives in six flavors. Pic: Nuts For Cheese

Nuts For Cheese becomes first to use Fairtrade Ingredients

By Jim Cornall

Canadian natural product and vegan cheese-alternative producer Nuts For Cheese has joined the Fairtrade movement, sourcing cashews, coconut oil, coconut milk, turmeric and black peppercorns to produce the world's first Fairtrade Certified vegan cheese...

The Orbis MES application suite provides dairy, food, and beverage plants the ability to manage operations in real-time. Pic: Getty Images/nedjelly

Dairy.com acquires Orbis MES

By Jim Cornall

Dairy.com has acquired Orbis MES, a Dublin, Ireland-based company that works in manufacturing execution systems (MES) for the food and beverage industry.

This is the third regenerative agriculture pilot the company has launched – and the first for its dairy ingredient supply.  Pic: Getty Images/Matt Anderson

General Mills launches regenerative dairy pilot in Michigan

By Jim Cornall

General Mills, the maker of Yoplait, Liberté and Mountain High yogurt products, has announced the start of a three-year regenerative dairy pilot in western Michigan, a key sourcing region for its fluid milk supply.

The Ilchester Vegan Festive Selection features three new vegan cheese alternatives alongside its Applewood Vegan. Pic: Norseland

Cheese Advent Calendar makers roll out new vegan festive product

By Jim Cornall

It may be sunny outside and the longest day of the year is only two days away in the northern hemisphere, but UK speciality cheese company Norseland, the makers of a cheese advent calendar, has announced the launch of a vegan Christmas product.

The DelvoPlant range completes DSM’s wider portfolio of integrated solutions that help manufacturers develop and market dairy alternatives. Pic: DSM

DSM unveils enzymes for plant-based dairy alternatives

By Jim Cornall

Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, has launched its DelvoPlant range of enzymes for optimizing the taste, texture and sweetness of plant-based drinks.

BENEO’s new Orafti Organic, is an organic variant of its chicory root fiber. Pic: BENEO

New BENEO organic ingredients have dairy applications

By Jim Cornall

BENEO has announced the expansion of its chicory root fiber and rice starch ingredient portfolio with two new organic solutions: an organic waxy rice starch, Remyline O AX DR, and organic chicory root fiber, Orafti Organic.

Hjem-is.dk, an e-shop based in Denmark, is one of four e-commerce sites Food Union has launched. Pic: Food Union

Food Union launches e-commerce platform for consumers

By Jim Cornall

Baltic-headquartered Food Union, a global dairy production and distribution group, has launched an e-commerce distribution service in four European countries, delivering ice cream, dairy products, pastry and frozen food directly to customers.

SIG’s paper straws can be used with SIG’s recyclable carton packs, which are mainly made of renewable paper board. Pic: SIG/Intermarché

SIG’s recyclable straws hit the shelves

By Jim Cornall

Swiss-headquartered SIG’s fully recyclable and renewable paper straw solution for aseptic carton packs is being launched for the first time in Europe by French retail group Intermarché.

The new packaging is currently available for the fresh dairy category. Pic: Elopak

Elopak launches Pure-Pak Imagine

By Jim Cornall

Elopak, a global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment for liquid food, has launched the Pure-Pak Imagine, which the company said is its most environmentally-friendly carton to date.

The box of four artisanal cow's milk cheeses retails for $49.

New cheese box produced to support California cheesemakers

By Jim Cornall

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and dairy exporter HarbyrCo have launched the California Cheesemakers' Select box of California artisan cheeses available for delivery to consumers throughout the US.

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