Milk price crisis prompts dairy conference
In response to current low milk prices, a conference has been arranged for next month to address international responses to low milk market prices and market volatility.
Archives for April 17, 2016
Dairy organizations look to Congress for TPP agreement support
The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) have sent a letter to members of Congress urging support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement.
No new legislation needed on ‘growing up milks’, says long-awaited Commission report
There is no need for new legislation specific to so-called ’growing up’ milks, the European Commission has said in a report rebuked by industry and NGOs alike.
China direct
Chaotic distribution system provides fertile ground for fake formula
Chaotic sales channels are to blame for Chinese counterfeiting scandals such as the recent case involving 22,600 cans of fake milk powder produced and sold under the brands of US infant formula maker, Abbott, and Chinese infant formula maker, Beingmate.
Water recovered from whey can be used for clean-in-place procedures
A novel process allows water from whey to be recycled for cleaning, according to a new study from the Journal of Dairy Science.
Arla works with Nigeria on developing its dairy sector
Following a meeting between Arla Foods and delegates from Nigeria, the Danish dairy cooperative is hoping it can help develop the dairy industry in that country, and find new markets for its products.