All news articles for September 2020

Aluminum lidding sealing to glass. Pic: Chadwicks

Chadwicks sees challenges and opportunities for dairy packaging

By Jim Cornall

COVID-19 has created widespread economic uncertainty resulting in many sectors critically reviewing their business models. The dairy packaging sector is no exception and across the supply chain companies have had to innovate and respond quickly to changes...

The eco-friendly format sees the yogurt and oat cluster pots now clip together, replacing the previous plastic wrap. Pic: Nomadic Dairy

Nomadic Dairy on the importance of packaging

By Jim Cornall

One of the fastest growing yogurt brands in the UK, Nomadic Dairy has invested £2.7m ($3.5m) in new packaging that removes 240 tonnes of plastic annually from its supply chain.

Reykjavik Creamery uses ultra-filtration technology developed in Iceland and built in the US to make cultured dairy products such as Icelandic-style skyr and Greek yogurt. Pics: Reykjavik Creamery

Icelandic innovation in US dairy

By Jim Cornall

Reykjavik Creamery is a new dairy processor in Pennsylvania specializing in contract manufacturing for the US market.

Yili has overtaken Danone to become the most valuable dairy brand in the world, as well as claiming second position in the overall Brand Finance Food 50 2020 ranking.

Yili tops Brand Finance list of world’s most valuable dairy brands

By Jim Cornall

The food & drink sector is one of the few sectors that should suffer limited impact as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the world’s top food & drink brands unlikely to lose brand value, according to the latest Brand Finance Food & Drink...

Dairy Dialog podcast 99: Barton Group and Chromologics

Dairy Dialog podcast 99: Barton Group and Chromologics

By Jim Cornall

This week’s Dairy Dialog podcast features interviews with Lewis Barton, president of Barton Group LLC, and Gerit Tolborg, CEO of Chromologics. We also have our weekly look at the global dairy markets with Charlie Hyland, from StoneX.

Dropping the secondary plastic lids is expected to save Penny more than 50 tons of plastic per year.

Penny drops plastic yogurt lids

By Jim Cornall

German discount retailer Penny, a part of the Rewe Group, has removed all of the secondary plastic lids from its own brand 500g yogurt cups.

PDFL manufactures yogurt, full cream powdered milk, skimmed powdered milk, instant full cream powdered milk, UHT milk, ghee, and butter oil.

Lato Milk expands to new African markets

By Jim Cornall

Pearl Dairy Farms Limited (PDFL), which counts the Lato Milk brand as part of its portfolio, is expanding its footprint to Ethiopia, South Sudan and Malawi thanks to the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.

Aliplast can take care of the whole waste material processing cycle from collection of the disposed product at the customer company center to the delivery of regenerated material. Pic: Aliplast

Closed-loop: Aliplast system for reuse of plastic packaging

By Jim Cornall

A ‘closed-loop’ circular system that allows for the introduction of plastic materials in the recycling cycle, reducing costs and impact on the environment, has been developed by Italy's Aliplast, a Gruppo Hera company and European producer of flexible...

Arla said it still expects to meet its expectations for the full year.

Arla delivers strong results despite pandemic

By Jim Cornall

Danish-headquartered dairy cooperative Arla Foods said in spite of the global coronavirus pandemic, in the first half year, its global branded sales volumes grew an unprecedented 10.4% and the cooperative delivered a strong and competitive performance...

The launch includes YO-MIX PRIME and YO-MIX FAST 1.0. Pic: DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences

DuPont launches cultures for Chinese fermented dairy industry

By Jim Cornall

DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has announced the launch of the latest series of dairy cultures and probiotic formulations for China, offering yogurt producers new solutions for differentiation and positioning them for future growth.

Novozymes streamlines organization

Novozymes streamlines organization

By Jim Cornall

Danish-headquartered Novozymes said it is directing the organization to a more value-chain focused and customer-centric approach.

The ADC says more initiatives such as the GIVE MILK Act are necessary.  Pic: Getty Images/nicolesy

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American Dairy Coalition applauds introduction of GIVE MILK Act

By Jim Cornall

The American Dairy Coalition (ADC) said it applauds Congressman Fred Keller on his recently introduced bill designed to foster a taste for milk in children by offering an expanded variety of dairy products, including 2% and Whole fat milk, to participants...

Nature One Dairy is YPB’s first dairy sector customer.  Pic: YPB

Nature One Dairy to use YPB Connect in SE Asia expansion

By Jim Cornall

Australian product authentication and consumer engagement solutions provider YPB Group Limited has announced Nature One Dairy has confirmed the expanded usage of YPB’s Connect codes in its regional expansion through SE Asia.

GEA said the optimization of the SANICIP II delivers a range of benefits for dairy powder processors. Pic: GEA

GEA redesigns SANICIP bag filter for spray dryers

By Jim Cornall

GEA has made a series of changes to its SANICIP bag filtration system for food- and dairy spray dryers in a long-term development project the company said will provide operational benefits to users of the new equipment.

Dairy Dialog podcast 98: Conagen and Ornua Ingredients Europe

Dairy Dialog podcast 98: Conagen and Ornua Ingredients Europe

By Jim Cornall

On the Dairy Dialog podcast we have two interviews this week, with Conagen VP of innovation, Dr Casey Lippmeier, and we also talk to Joan Bombardo, managing director of Ornua Ingredients Europe. We also have our weekly look at the global dairy markets,...

Good Karma will continue to operate as an independent company led by its existing leadership team.

Good Karma Foods buys company back from Dean Foods

By Jim Cornall

Good Karma Foods, a US producer of plant-based dairy alternatives, has repurchased majority ownership held by Dean Foods, as well as secured new investment from Valor Siren Ventures (VSV).