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DSM said it is committed to supporting the livelihoods of 500,000 smallholder farmers across value chains by 2030. Pic: Getty Images/Bartosz Hadyniak

DSM announces food system commitments

By Jim Cornall

Royal DSM has announced a series of new quantifiable commitments aimed to address urgent societal and environmental challenges linked to how the world produces and consumes food by 2030.

Dairy Dialog 149: Anuga, DMK

Dairy Dialog podcast 149: Anuga, DMK

By Jim Cornall

This week on the podcast we feature the Anuga event, which is coming up in Cologne (Koln) Germany, from October 9th to 13th.

The funds will be used to finance the expansion of production capacity and the renewal of Suu Milk’s transport fleet. Pic: EBRD

EBRD and XacBank support Mongolian dairy producer Suu Milk

By Jim Cornall

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and local lender XacBank are assisting with the development of dairy farming and processing in Mongolia by supporting the expansion of the country’s oldest and leading dairy company, Suu Milk.

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Saputo acquiring Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy

By Jim Cornall

Canadian dairy company Saputo Inc. has announced it has completed the acquisition of the Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy businesses formerly operated by AmeriQual Group Holdings, LLC (Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy).

Dairy Dialog podcast 148: Action on Sugar, World Cheese Awards

Dairy Dialog podcast 148: Action on Sugar, World Cheese Awards

By Jim Cornall

This week, we have two interviews on the podcast. We have conversations with Dr Kawther Hashem, campaign lead at Action on Sugar, and John Farrand, managing director of the Guild of Fine Food, which organizes the World Cheese Awards.

Nestlé has inaugurated its largest R+D Accelerator in Lausanne, Switzerland. Pic: Nestlé

Nestlé R+D Accelerator inaugurated

By Jim Cornall

Today, Nestlé officially inaugurated its largest R+D Accelerator, at the company's fundamental research center in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Earlier this year, the company launched its Bimbosan goat milk infant formula.

Hochdorf announces restructuring program

By Jim Cornall

After examining the financial strategy options for stabilizing the balance sheet and supporting sustainable corporate development, Switzerland’s Hochdorf Group said it is initiating a 'far-reaching' restructuring program.

First Milk said the investment will strengthen the company's position in dairy sustainability. Pic: First Milk

First Milk invests in Agricarbon

By Jim Cornall

UK dairy company First Milk has announced it has invested in soil carbon measurement company, Agricarbon, acquiring a 5% stake in the business.

Emmi said it is adjusting its sales forecast for the full year upwards slightly. Pic: Emmi

Emmi issues first-half 2021 results

By Jim Cornall

Swiss dairy company The Emmi Group increased sales by 6.2 % to CHF 1,883.6m ($2.05bn) in the first half of 2021, with organic growth of 3.7%.

On-the-go pouches like the Eatlean range are ambient and can be kept outside the fridge.  Pic: Eatlean

High protein cheese and health

By Jim Cornall

Research by the Oral Health Foundation in the UK found staying at home because of lockdowns led to more than one-in-three (38%) British adults increasing the amount of times they snacked throughout the day (1).

Bimbosan launched an infant formula based on goat milk in Switzerland that has already been integrated into the export business.

Hochdorf announces interim results

By Jim Cornall

Swiss dairy company Hochdorf has announced its interim results for the first half year, and said it is optimistic about its future.

MSG plans to expand operations at Clara City to meet demand for extruded protein products, which are used for a wide variety of applications ranging from snacks to meat alternatives. Pic: Getty images/GMVozd

Milk Specialties Global acquires Kay’s Processing, Inc.

By Jim Cornall

Milk Specialties Global (MSG), a US manufacturer of nutritional ingredients for the health and wellness, performance nutrition and functional food industries, has acquired the 96,000-square-foot, gluten-free certified Kay’s Processing facility, located...

Dairy Dialog podcast 145: Bubbies, LiquiGlide, Unified Brands

Dairy Dialog podcast 145: Bubbies, LiquiGlide, Unified Brands

By Jim Cornall

This week, we have conversations with Damien Dossin, Executive Vice President & General Manager of CPG at LiquiGlide; Katie Cline, vice president of marketing at Bubbies Ice Cream; and Dave Rademacher, product manager-refrigeration at Unified Brands.

Ornua introduced the new partnership with Platform55 to provide support for both parents and line managers of parents.  Pic: Ornua

Ornua introduces parents’ program

By Jim Cornall

Kerrygold producer Ornua, Ireland’s largest dairy exporter, has announced the introduction of the New Parents Programme to support new parents and line managers in the workplace.

Group-wide, Emmi already uses almost 100% renewable electricity. Pic: Emmi

Emmi adds solar to Emmen site

By Jim Cornall

Swiss dairy company Emmi and Amstutz Holzenergie AG are expanding their collaboration in the field of renewable energy.

During the 12-month pilot program, Bel and DFA will support the adoption of energy-efficient and cost-effective on-farm milk cooling methods. Pic: Bel

Bel Brands USA to work with DFA on sustainable milk cooling program

By Jim Cornall

Bel Brands USA has announced a new program in partnership with dairy cooperative Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) to implement and measure sustainable cooling practices designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reducing on-farm energy usage.

Pilgrims Choice was supported by the introduction of Megablock, a new packaging solution delivering a saving of 40% of plastic per pack.  Pic: Ornua UK

Ornua Foods UK pre-tax profits grow

By Jim Cornall

Ornua Foods UK has published its operating and financial results for year ending December 26, 2020, with turnover up 16.1% to £411m ($571.8m).

Bridge Cheese offers a range of cheese and dairy products to food manufacturers and food service clients, wholesalers and for export. Pic: Bridge Cheese

Bridge Cheese doubles capacity at UK base

By Jim Cornall

Bridge Cheese, which supplies cheese and dairy products to the food manufacturing and food service sectors, is expanding its Telford production facility in the UK to double capacity.

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Milk consumption in young infants impacts eating habits

By Natasha Spencer

A new study looking at the milk consumption habits of children aged 13-24 months, indicates that the type of milk consumed at an early age influences eating habits and preferences for sweet-tasting foods.