The decline in the number of Scandinavian dairy producers has
echoed a trend that appears to be taking shape in Ireland. Figures
released on both regions suggests that there may be a shortage in
European dairy farmers in future years,...
Arla Foods and Delta Dairies have ended their joint venture in the
production of feta cheese in Greece. The termination came into
effect 1 January 2004.
The proposal by the EU to redefine the rules governing what
constitutes as yoghurt has come up against a wall of opposition in
the UK. The two-fold proposal calls for only products that contain
live bacteria to be defined as yoghurt.
Arla Foods believes that it must upgrade its activities in Europe
if it is to compete in global markets - this has partly been caused
by the increase of own label products in the European market, and
in particularly, in Scandinavia.
The New Zealand government has accused the EU of interfering with
the country's butter trade. The attack had been ignited by the EU's
new rules on the timing of imports.
The Dairy Industry Association (DIAL) has urged milk farmers in
England and Wales to cut the levels of milk production or face a
hefty fine from the Rural Payments Agency (RPA).
UK-based company Packaging Automation has developed a revolutionary
new machine for blue stilton that is claimed to wrap products in
packaging capable of containing strong smells. The concept,
designed for Glanbia Foods, is the result...
Analysis from Teagasc economist, the agriculture and food
development authority, has revealed that dairy farmers may see
mixed fortunes in the near future. There is to be a decline in the
number of dairy farmers, but those who remain...
A study carried out in the Czech republic has revealed that central
European dairy cows produce milk with higher levels of calcium in
the winter months of the year than they do in the summer months.
Talks between Lidl, the German retail company, and Tine, the
Norwegian dairy group, have this week been terminated as the result
of a milk packaging dispute.
The Functional foods market in Europe is a strong sector that
commentators say is expanding at a rapid rate. This has led many
food producers to look for innovative ways to make food healthy
when creating a new product. And in particular...
The 10 soon-to-be member states of the EU need to invest in the
dairy sector in order for the states to be in line with EU
standards by 1 May 2004, the date of accession.
The ongoing heated debate in the UK that addresses the issue of
growing multiple retailer power in terms of milk pricing reached an
agreement for many farmers last night.
Leading Swedish dairy firm Skanemejerier has gained the rights to
use BioGaia's probiotic Reuteri bacteria in milk products for
launch on the Scandinavian market at the end of next year.
Last week's USDA report revealed that imports of European dairy
products in the US has widened the deficit gap in the country. The
widening of the deficit has meant that alliances have been formed
by US groups in an attempt to...
In recent years UK butter sales have been on the increase and as a
result of this Lurpak's original brand of butter has become more
popular. Its producer, Arla Foods, says that Lurpak Lighter
Spreadable growth in sales has resulted...
Irish dairy co-operative, Dairygold, has announced 500 jobs are to
be lost from its work-force of 3000. The company says that heavy
financial losses in the year has led to the large cull in jobs, and
in the near future more jobs are...
Equipment firm Invensys APV has been awarded an exotic multi
million-pound project to expand existing dairy facilities in the
United Arab Emirates. The UK-based company, which is a major
supplier of process equipment, engineering...
Traditionally, aluminium cans have been unable to hold milk
products due to the risk factors associated with the decorative
inks and varnishes that are tattooed onto the container. In the
past these varnishes and inks have been unable...
When onlookers of the food ingredients industry claim that
consolidation will be a key trend in coming years they are
generally referring to mergers and acquisitions. But could it be
that consolidation in this increasingly competitive...
Tine, the Norwegian dairy company, and the Irish Dairy Co-operative
have signed an agreement regarding the production of Jarlsberg
cheese in the Irish market place.
The debate over UK milk prices last week took a step up in
intensity. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
announced its plans to carry out an inquiry aimed at bridging the
gap between retail prices and production prices...
Danone's on-off acquisition of Russian dairy market leader
Wimm-Bill-Dann appears to be off again, at least for the time
being. WBD has today announced that talks have been broken off with
the French group, which was negotiating...
Leading ingredients firm Danisco has announced its second licensing
deal for the Howaru probiotic strain with Chile's biggest dairy
processor Soprole. The agreement looks set to generate significant
interest among food makers...
Nestlé may be
the world's biggest food company but this does not mean that it is
not averse to teaming up with smaller local players to give it a
helping hand with production or distribution of its brands.
Dairy Crest, the largest dairy food company in the UK, has become
the latest company to choose Amcor FlexCan from Amcor Flexibles for
its new diced cheese product. Dairy Crest is using the patented
innovative flexible container for...
The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a
draft assessment regarding the safety of food products that are
taken from cloned animals. The results suggest that these products
are as safe for human consumption as...
Spanish dairy company Iparlat is set to increase its market
presence in Argentina. A multi-million euro investment will land
the company, in what it sees as a better position in following
years.
Another protest has been staged by dairy farmers in the UK
regarding the ongoing dispute over supermarket prices. The
Somerfield distribution centre in the south west of England has
become the latest stage of the dairy farmer milk...
Nestlé continues to pursue its strategy of getting a foothold in
just about every food market in the world. The recent purchase of
Ukrainian food processor Volyn Holding is the latest in a list of
acquisitions designed to cement the...
First Milk, the 4,000 strong UK co-operative, intends to secure an
increase of milk prices for dairy farmers. The group said that it
will deliver an 'ardent push' which it hopes will result in an
increase of two pence per...
Switzerland's department of agriculture has registered Raclette du
Valais as an AOC product - which means it must only be made in that
one canton or imported from abroad, since EU producers are exempt
from the ruling. A move...
Staff cuts and closures are looming at Frico Cheese as the company
sets out to restructure its cheese maturation and packaging
activities. The firm has warned that 192 jobs out of a workforce of
2,140 are likely to be lost.
The UK's Co-operative Group's farming business, Farmcare, has this
week decided to withdraw from the dairy farming industry. The group
has said that the move will give it the opportunity to concentrate
on arable, fruit and...
Fromageries Bel, the French cheese maker, has sold its Manchego
cheese operations in Spain to local group Forlasa for an
undisclosed sum as part of its ongoing efforts to focus on
profitable, high-margin businesses.
Irish dairy firm Kerrygold has installed Ilapak's Delta 3000 HSR
inverted, electronic flow-wrapper system and the Vegatronic 2000
fill and seal (VFFS) series. This is hoped to boost production
capacity.
A clinical trial has been launched at Oregon University to explore
the possibility of calcium supplements reducing the risk of
post-natal depression (PND).
The American Center for Global Food Issues (CGFI) has brought its
campaign targeted at the false marketing of milk to industry
leaders at the Worldwide Food Expo in Chicago.
A major trial on European children is to examine how early
childhood diet can reduce the risk of obesity in later life. The
findings could lead to a developmentin new infant foods.
Wimm-Bill-Dann Foods has announced the completion of a $13 million
production line at Rubtsovsk dairy plant. The move makes the
factory one of the largest plants in Russia and the CIS in terms of
production capacity for rennet cheese.
An MP from North Wales has urged the government to take note of
angry Welsh dairy farmers who he says will take to the streets if
retailers do not offer them more money for milk production.
A new survey from Arla Foods has shown that western Europeans are
drinking more UHT milk than ever before. An increase of 100 per
cent has occured in the last 30 years.
Years of uncertainty on the definition of yoghurt could soon come
to an end, with EU legislators planning to define the exact nature
of the milk product. But the proposed definition has caused
commotion amongst Spanish dairy producers...
A European Union court ruling has today forced ice cream
manufacturers to allow rival companies access to their freezer
space. The court rejected Unilever's appeal against a Commission
decision banning it from forcing retailers...
Balchem Encapsulates, a business segment of Balchem Corporation,
has released a feed stable version of Reashure Choline that can be
used for transition and lactating cow management.
The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) in the US
has accused the American National Dairy Council of launching a
deceptive health campaign that suggests that dairy products could
lead to trimmer waistlines.
Ireland's minister for agriculture and food, Joe Walsh, has
stressed the importance of investment in research and development,
he outlined several key recommendations in the dairy processing
sector.
