Taste and nutrition company Kerry and Concern Worldwide, the Irish humanitarian organization, say through their three-year-long partnership in Niger, nearly 500 farmers have been trained over the last year, resulting in improvements including clean water...
The Asian dairy drinks alternatives sector is expected to grow year-on-year to 9.4bn liters by 2026 as Nestlé strengthens its presence with new product developments, according to data and analytics company GlobalData.
Designed for the SME and dairy sector to offset inflation and farmgate price hikes – notably rising grain feed prices and higher production costs – Fortress Technology is launching its new Raptor Checkweigher at Foodex 2021.
Some dairy groups in the US are happy after the US advanced the first USMCA dispute panel on dairy, while others are still pressing for the dispute to be dropped.
Müller Milk & Ingredients and Lidl GB have confirmed details of a new fixed price offer available to Müller Direct farmers (farmers who supply conventional or organic milk directly to Müller, excluding farmers in an aligned milk pool).
Fonterra has announced an opening forecast Farmgate Milk Price range for the 2021/22 season of NZ$7.25 to NZ$8.75 per kgMS (US$5.29 to US$6.38), with a midpoint of NZ$8 per kgMS (US$5.84).
Canadian dairy company Saputo Inc. has announced two acquisitions, one in the dairy alternatives space and the other in value-added ingredients, at a cost of around C$187m (US$154m).
Having initially voted in favour of banning descriptive terms such as ‘buttery’ and ‘creamy’ for dairy-free products, the European Parliament has dropped Amendment 171.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap report, women make up a third of roles in the manufacturing sector, dropping to just 21% at a senior executive level.
Fifteen Wisconsin dairy companies will receive Dairy Processor Grants in 2021 from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
Keytone Dairy Corporation Limited said it has recorded significantly higher sales from Walmart (China) Investment Co., Ltd for the manufacture of whole and skim milk powder for Sam’s Club West, Inc. (China) in 2021, with further substantial purchase orders...
Pascual, a Spanish manufacturer of dairy products and beverages, has launched Mylkcubator, the first global incubation program for cellular agriculture technologies in the dairy industry.
The National Agency of Drug and Food Control of Indonesia (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan) has approved a prebiotic claim for the chicory root fibers inulin and oligofructose.
The first ever Affineur of the Year competition has been created in the UK by Devon-based cheesemaker, Quicke’s, and the Academy of Cheese, to help celebrate the art of maturing cheese.
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial has shown the ability of Biotis GOS, the galacto-oligosaccharide prebiotic ingredient supplied by FrieslandCampina Ingredients, to reduce self-reported anxiety in young women.
This week we have conversations with Mike Leonard, Motif’s chief technology officer; Jing Hagert, VP of human nutrition ingredients sales for Milk Specialties Global; and Eugene Wang, co-founder and CEO of Sophie's Bionutrients.
Swiss industrial mineral provider Omya International AG has launched OmyaPET, a new product family of functionalized calcium carbonates for PET applications.
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) is bringing back its annual dairy innovation competition with a new name and increased focus on functional dairy product development.
The Consumer Council in Hong Kong has tested 40 varieties of cheese and found that despite 90% (36 samples) being high-protein and high-calcium foods, more than 70% (29 samples) were also high fat, more than 60% (25 samples) were high-sodium, and 45%...
Granarolo S.p.A. has acquired the remaining 49% of Granarolo UK Ltd to increase its share capital from 51% to 100% with a view to consolidating its presence in the UK.
Food technology company Motif FoodWorks has gained exclusive access to two technologies with the potential to transform the consumer experience with plant-based meat and cheese alternatives.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is urging dairy farmers and processors to be aware of their rights and obligations under the Dairy Code of Conduct ahead of the approaching June 1 deadline for publishing next financial year’s...
Taste and nutrition company Kerry has announced it will develop a purpose-built food technology and innovation center of excellence in Queensland, Australia.
The second year of the Virtual Cheese Awards in association with Food and Drink Wales ended with La Fresca Margarita, a fresh young cow’s milk cheese produced by Feltham’s Farm named the Best British cheese.
Italian company Sacco System has reorganized its agro-food division by proposing new product lines, adding new personnel and giving the leadership of the business unit to Dr Luigi Rossi.
Great Lakes Cheese (GLC) and the Development Corporation of Abilene (DCOA) have marked the official groundbreaking of a 286,500 square foot cheese packaging and distribution plant that is expected to employ 500 people in Abilene, Texas.
French dairy company the Bel Group has announced its intention to move towards a form of governance that separates the functions of chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer, which should lead Antoine Fiévet and the nomination committee...
This week, we have conversations with Dr Ross Crittenden, Chr. Hansen’s senior director for commercial development; Molly Renaldo, Fair Trade USA partnerships manager; and Kimberly Carey Coffin, global technical director at Lloyd’s Register.
An Taisce, the Irish National Trust, said it intends to seek leave to appeal the recent decision of the Irish High Court dismissing its challenge against the decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for the development of a cheese processing...
The Indian Ice Cream Manufacturer's Association (IICMA) says for the second year in a row, the lack of government intervention to boost the sector has led to a loss of market for ice creams and frozen desserts during lockdowns and curfews.