Fonterra looks at plant closure
Fonterra is in discussions to close its Kaikoura cheese-making site in New Zealand, with 22 full-time jobs at risk.
Archives for March 1, 2016
The Protein Challenge 2040: Dairy and plant players join the sustainability dots
Sustainability non-profit organisation Forum for the Future has brought together the sometimes conflicting voices of the dairy and vegetable protein industry to meet its Protein Challenge 2040 – the world’s first whole-system protein collaboration.
Perten Instruments acquires Delta Instruments
Perten has acquired a Netherlands-based manufacturer of analyzers and testing equipment for milk and dairy products.
Cash available for NZ-China dairy research
New Zealand Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has announced a call for proposals for three multi-institution New Zealand-China Research Collaboration Centres to be supported as part of the new Catalyst Fund international research program.
New Dairy Crest contract, First Milk drops prices
Dairy Crest (DC) and Dairy Crest Direct (DCD) have announced their new Davidstow Balancing Contract, while First Milk has simply cut prices for some of its UK farmers.
Orkla adds UK grocery to sales channels with Waverley Bakery acquisition
Bakery ingredients business Orkla Food Ingredients (OFI) has boosted its presence in the ice cream cones and wafers market with the acquisition of Scottish supplier The Waverley Bakery Limited.