Land O’Lakes continues year-over-year growth in Q1 2017 and gears up for 2025 sustainability targets
Following a high earnings year in 2016, Land O’Lakes still posted solid gains of $110m in net earnings increasing to $3.7bn for Q1 2017.
Archives for May 2, 2017
Project Leche: School meals in Honduras get a boost of nutritional value
Enhancing the nutritional value of school meals in Honduras is the focus of Kerry Group’s most recent project.
Interpack 2017
Bosch CPI software connects yogurt packaging to IoT Cloud
Bosch is showcasing a machine for yogurt packaging that connects to CPI (Connected Packaging Industry) software transferring information to the IoT (Internet of Things) Cloud.
FrieslandCampina promotes dairy awareness in Myanmar
Dutch dairy cooperative Royal FrieslandCampina (FrieslandCampina) says it has reached 10,000 households – approximately 50,000 people – in Dawpon Township, Yangon, as part of its campaign to raise awareness of a balanced diet and dairy products,...
Arla looks to responsible growth in Asia
Danish-based dairy cooperative Arla Foods recently published its corporate responsibility report 2016, entitled Our Responsibility, documenting the company’s progress on responsible business practice.
Sadafco continues health charge with fortified fruit laban
Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (Sadafco) has launched a functional laban fruit drink in the Middle East after demoing the product in the manufacturer's home market.
South Asia radius
Naarmann’s tap provides ‘The Answer’ for UHT demand in Pakistan
German dairy brand Privatmolkerei Naarmann says a novel form of packaging will be central to its strategy as it prepares to begin distribution of UHT milk in Pakistan, the world’s fourth-biggest dairy market, from May.
FOOD VISION ASIA 2017
Infant obesity: Act now over formula protein guidelines, regulators urged
Regulators in Asia should not wait for new CODEX regulations for infant formula and act now to cut the amount of protein required in order to help reduce obesity, a leading expert in the region has argued.
Fonterra’s ingredients business keeps up with vast region’s fast pace
When I speak to Fonterra’s Hamish Gowans, he had just been asked by a potential customer if the cows that produce the milk for the New Zealand dairy ingredients co-operative are fed on grass.
Bel Group inaugurates Vietnam plant to produce Laughing Cow cheese
Bel Group last month inaugurated a plant to make The Laughing Cow cheese in Binh Duong province in Vietnam.
China’s fast-moving cheese market has massive scope for growth
China’s booming cheese market was worth around RMB3.3bn in 2015 and continues to grow at an annual rate of 20% according to new market research.
Asian Blending adds new category to GDT Marketplace
Global Dairy Trade (GDT) has announced that Singapore-based milk powder blending manufacturer, Asian Blending, is now offering chocolate and vanilla flavored milk powders on GDT Marketplace.
Dairy Council looks for sports nutrition award submissions
The Dairy Council in the UK is looking for the next generation of sport nutritionists to submit their research on the role of dairy in sport and exercise nutrition.
Murray Goulburn to close three facilities
Murray Goulburn Co-operative Co. Limited (MG) has announced it is closing three of its facilities after an asset and footprint review.