On this week’s podcast, we have conversations with Wopke Beukema, senior manager R&D at PerkinElmer, Inc.; Miguel Freitas, PhD, vice president of scientific affairs, and Kristie Leigh, registered dietitian nutritionist and senior manager of scientific...
Global nutrition, health and bioscience company Royal DSM has launched the latest additions to its integrated portfolio of phage management solutions: the new DelvoPhage test kit and DelvoAnalytics app.
Australian-based dairy manufacturer Nature One Dairy has announced the completion of the acquisition of Nepean River Dairy (NRD) Pty Ltd for A$25.5m (US$18.6m), following shareholder approval.
US dairy technology, services, and intelligence provider, Dairy.com, has made its first investment in India with the acquisition of Mr.Milkman, India's last-mile dairy supply chain SaaS platform.
A new, microalgae-derived, omega-3 fatty acid supplement, for producers to incorporate into dairy rations, has been launched by Anpario, an independent manufacturer and distributor of feed additives for livestock.
Global technology company Vyla has launched the Ascend mobile application built in collaboration with software consultancy Octobot and supported by Land O’Lakes, Lely Group, and Nestlé for the US farming and dairy industry and with a global expansion...
CULT Food Science Corp., an investment platform with an exclusive focus on clean, lab-grown food, has set out a vision for accelerating the adoption of cultivated dairy and meat globally.
The Dairy Farmers Milk Co-operative Limited (DFMC) has paid a penalty of A$11,100 (US$8,070) after the ACCC issued it with one infringement notice for allegedly failing to comply with its publishing obligations under the Dairy Code.
Carbon sequestration is one solution for the global climate challenge. It is about the long-term storage of carbon, for instance in plants and the soil.
Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has launched a series of metal detection systems for the food inspection market designed specifically for small and medium-size manufacturers and/or co-packers.
US Senators from Maine Susan Collins and Angus King and Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden have sent a letter to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack urging the department to provide federal support to the 14 Maine organic...
Predictive maintenance has become more than just a catchword for the packaging and processing industry, growing to an impactful necessity for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, according to the Packaging and Predictive Maintenance white paper produced...
Pump cavitation is a serious issue for the dairy industry. As well as damaging pumping systems, it can result in poor quality products that may even have to be discarded.
Burra Foods is an Australian dairy ingredient processor, producing value-added dairy products for the global food manufacturing market. An upgrade at its processing plant in Korumburra in the State of Victoria necessitated the use of a heat exchanger...
Siemens is launching the new SIMOTICS S-1FS2 line of servomotors, designed for the clean condition requirements of the food, beverage, sterile packaging, pharmaceutical and other process industries.
Bürkert has introduced durable and low-maintenance on/off and control valves for switching and controlling gases, liquids and steam in the process and food industries that are suitable for media pressures up to 25 bar and temperatures up to 230°C.
Norwegian agtech business N2 Applied has completed a further fundraising of NOK 83m ($9.6m) from existing shareholders to accelerate the commercial rollout of technology converting animal manure into sustainable fertiliser while trapping greenhouse gases.
This week, we have two interviews, one on steam infusion with Dr Wayne Martindale, Associate Professor, Enterprise & Food Insights and Sustainability at the University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing, and Jake Norman, sales director...
Biotechnology company Perfect Day, Inc., which produces animal-free dairy proteins, has conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) of its non-animal whey protein to calculate its environmental impact.
Italian company Unionplus Srl, a part of the Podini Group SpA in Bolzano, has inaugurated the activities of its new production plant in Nogarole Rocca in the province of Verona.
“We are in the midst of a modern-day dairy crisis magnified by a Class I pricing change in the 2018 Farm Bill. This system cannot adapt to market conditions and thus is not fairly compensating our dairy farmers. The formula change is a symptom of larger...
Nestlé says it is planning to support and accelerate the transition to a regenerative food system to protect and restore the environment, improve the livelihoods of farmers and enhance the well-being of farming communities.
Malaysia’s Johor State Government and the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) have signed a collaboration agreement to develop the Jemaluang Dairy Valley (JDV) project as part of the overall strategy in turning the East Coast Economic...
A wider variety of dairy products from India will soon be available to consumers in regions including the Gulf, thanks to a Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) scheme intended to extend air freight assistance to exporters.
The National Farmers' Union (NFU) in the UK has outlined a new export strategy it said will help the British dairy sector unlock new opportunities in international markets.
The Emmi Group in Switzerland said it is initiating succession arrangements at an early stage regarding a double leadership change for the board of directors and group management.
Olam Food Ingredients, the ingredients arm of Singapore-headquartered food and agri-business Olam, has confirmed plans to develop a new dairy-processing facility in the North Island town of Tokoroa, New Zealand.
Dutch food retailer Jumbo Supermarkten is creating one of the most modern automated fresh produce logistics centers in Europe together with WITRON Logistik + Informatik GmbH.
JK Tech, a next-generation digital and IT solutions provider offering templatized and pre-configured solutions to enterprise customers to help them embark on their digital transformation journey, has launched its Smart Dairy Solution in the US.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and local lender XacBank are assisting with the development of dairy farming and processing in Mongolia by supporting the expansion of the country’s oldest and leading dairy company, Suu Milk.
Global Dairy Platform has announced the appointment of Hein Schumacher, chief executive officer of Royal FrieslandCampina, as chair of GDP’s board of directors.
Dutch-headquartered company Royal DSM has signed an agreement to acquire First Choice Ingredients, a supplier of dairy-based concentrates and savory flavorings for an enterprise value of $453m.
The launch of a new start-up company, Vyla, has been announced. The company’s data platform aims to be the thread that connects the farm, supply chain and consumer in a new way.
In its September report on global dairy commodities, Maxum Foods said market fundamentals through the coming quarters are expected to remain mostly supportive of prices.
This week, we have two interviews on the podcast. We have conversations with Dr Kawther Hashem, campaign lead at Action on Sugar, and John Farrand, managing director of the Guild of Fine Food, which organizes the World Cheese Awards.
Titled ‘A Changing Climate for Dairy’, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) will hold its annual meetings in Copenhagen in conjunction with the IDF Global Dairy Conference from October 13 to 15, with 350 dairy people expected to participate together...
After examining the financial strategy options for stabilizing the balance sheet and supporting sustainable corporate development, Switzerland’s Hochdorf Group said it is initiating a 'far-reaching' restructuring program.
