Dairy

Last week MEPs voted on the European Parliament’s position on common agriculture policy reform.

EMB says new crisis instrument is a first step

By Jim Cornall

European Milk Board (EMB) president Sieta van Keimpema said European dairy farmers are happy that the vote on the Common Market Organisation (CMO) in the European Parliament showed many MEPs are aware the EU agricultural sector needs effective crisis...

The CDE in Singapore includes a demonstration kitchen, ISO standard-based sensory evaluation lab, meeting and training rooms and video broadcasting capabilities. Pic: USDEC

U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence opens in Singapore

By Jim Cornall

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) today unveiled the start of a new chapter for its presence in Southeast Asia with a virtual event officially launching the new U.S. Center for Dairy Excellence (U.S. CDE).

CSL Centro Sperimentale Del Latte in Italy is launching Florganic Probiotics, a certified organic product range. Pic: Sacco System

CSL launches Florganic probiotics

By Jim Cornall

To support consumers looking for a more natural lifestyle, CSL Centro Sperimentale Del Latte in Italy is launching Florganic Probiotics, a certified organic product range.

Nestlé is the first of what the US dairy community hopes will be many partners joining the Net Zero Initiative.  Pic: Nestlé

US dairy introduces Net Zero Initiative

By Jim Cornall

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy has unveiled the Net Zero Initiative, an industry-wide effort intended to help US dairy farms of all sizes and geographies implement new technologies and adopt economically viable practices.

Upon receipt of the information, farmers will focus on implementing solutions to help reduce emissions. Pic: Getty Images/brians101

Fonterra farmers receive GHG profiles

By Jim Cornall

Over the last few days, Fonterra farmers have been receiving unique greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions profiles for their farms - the first time such a tool has been introduced in New Zealand at scale. The profiles form part of a farm environmental report...

The CDIC will feed dairy innovation efforts with collaborations between California dairy producers, processors, and universities.  Pic: Getty Images/brebca

California Milk Advisory Board launches Dairy Innovation Center

By Jim Cornall

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, has announced the development of the California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC), a collaborative effort to further product-oriented innovation and enhance...

Through the Dairy Processing Investment Fund, the Government of Canada has approved more than C$28m (US$21.1m) in funding for 29 projects across Ontario that will benefit cheese, yogurt, cream and butter processors. Pic: Getty Images/Rowena Kong

Government of Canada kicks in $2.5m for Ontario dairy processors

By Jim Cornall

Neil Ellis, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, has announced funding of more than C$2.5m (US$1.88m) under the Canadian Dairy Processing Investment Fund to support Empire Cheese...

The FDA and USDA said they remain committed to facilitating the efficient exporting of milk and milk products. Pic: Getty Images/Andrei Stanescu

FDA and USDA sign MOU to facilitate dairy exports

By Jim Cornall

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enable the agencies to support the export of US milk and milk products worldwide.

The dairy biomethane projects are designed to send dairy biogas to a centralized processing facility where it will be upgraded to RNG. Pic: Getty Images/Lemanieh

CalBio, dairy farmers and Chevron announce first RNG

By Jim Cornall

The joint venture created by California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and local dairy farmers – CalBioGas LLC – has successfully achieved its first renewable natural gas (RNG) production from dairy farms in Kern County, California.

Unlabeled dairy products will be banned in the EAEU once the legislation is passed. Pic: Getty Images/Evgeny Gromov

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EAEU reaches arrangement on introducing dairy product labeling

By Jim Cornall

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) said it has reached fundamental arrangements on introducing the labeling of certain dairy products as the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states – Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan...

Newly-launched Valio MiFU steaks are made of pea protein and rapeseed oil. Pic: Valio

New Valio products - and less plastic

By Jim Cornall

Finnish dairy cooperative Valio is launching new products for the fall, as well as increasing the use of recycled plastic for its snacks and cheese.

The company said that the brand Vilvi is the basis of its identity.

Vilkyškių Pieninė changes name to Vilvi Group

By Jim Cornall

One of the largest cheese manufacturers and dairy processors in Lithuania, Vilkyškių Pieninė, has changed its name to Vilvi Group to reflect the company’s Vilvi brand.

ERS data show American dairy per capita consumption is increasing each year. Pic: Getty Images/bernardbodo

IDFA says USDA data show Americans eating more dairy

By Jim Cornall

New data from the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) on annualized per capita consumption of dairy point to cheese, butter and yogurt categories driving growth in the dairy sector, which reached a record high in 2019.

Aluminum lidding sealing to glass. Pic: Chadwicks

Chadwicks sees challenges and opportunities for dairy packaging

By Jim Cornall

COVID-19 has created widespread economic uncertainty resulting in many sectors critically reviewing their business models. The dairy packaging sector is no exception and across the supply chain companies have had to innovate and respond quickly to changes...

The eco-friendly format sees the yogurt and oat cluster pots now clip together, replacing the previous plastic wrap. Pic: Nomadic Dairy

Nomadic Dairy on the importance of packaging

By Jim Cornall

One of the fastest growing yogurt brands in the UK, Nomadic Dairy has invested £2.7m ($3.5m) in new packaging that removes 240 tonnes of plastic annually from its supply chain.

Reykjavik Creamery uses ultra-filtration technology developed in Iceland and built in the US to make cultured dairy products such as Icelandic-style skyr and Greek yogurt. Pics: Reykjavik Creamery

Icelandic innovation in US dairy

By Jim Cornall

Reykjavik Creamery is a new dairy processor in Pennsylvania specializing in contract manufacturing for the US market.

Yili has overtaken Danone to become the most valuable dairy brand in the world, as well as claiming second position in the overall Brand Finance Food 50 2020 ranking.

Yili tops Brand Finance list of world’s most valuable dairy brands

By Jim Cornall

The food & drink sector is one of the few sectors that should suffer limited impact as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the world’s top food & drink brands unlikely to lose brand value, according to the latest Brand Finance Food & Drink...