GEA to build second giant Fonterra milk powder drier
GEA has been drafted in by Fonterra to build the New Zealand dairy giant a second 30 tonnes per hour capacity milk powder facility.
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Russian food import ban: European farming group urges stronger action
European farming group Copa-Cogeca has said stronger action is needed to alleviate the impact of the Russian ban on EU food imports, although it has welcomed an aid package for fruits and vegetables.
FrieslandCampina acquisitions 'strengthen' Italian cheese and butter position
FrieslandCampina has acquired two Italian distributors in a bid to strengthen its position in the country's cheese and butter market.
Fonterra pleads not guilty to buttermilk disposal and odor charges
Fonterra has pleaded not guilty to nine charges related to the 2013 disposal of, and odor caused by, more than 3m litres of buttermilk and contaminated milk.
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Actions urged to combat widespread European vitamin D deficiencies
Greater vitamin D fortification of foods and supplementation can help tackle vitamin D deficiencies that remain prevalent across Europe – with Finland a good example of the success of such measures, a review has found.