Dairy

The EDA is looking to the European Commission to act on several recommendations for dairy products.

EDA looks to keep dairy open despite coronavirus challenges

By Jim Cornall

In an open letter sent out to the EU Commission, European Parliament’s COM AGRI and EU Member States’ / UK Agricultural Counsellors, Alexander Anton, secretary general of the European Dairy Association (EDA), set out an assessment of the current situation...

In 2020, the company said it will continue to promote the internationalization of the Bimbosan brand.

Challenging year for Hochdorf

By Jim Cornall

Hochdorf Group said 2019 was a year of transformation, caused in particular by acquisitions in recent years that did not develop as hoped.

Nutricima is being sold by PZ Cussons.

FrieslandCampina WAMCO set to buy Nutricima

By Jim Cornall

PZ Cussons Plc, a consumer products group, has announced further progress in respect of its Focus, Scale and Accelerate strategy with the proposed sale of its Nigerian dairy business, Nutricima, and completion of the previously announced sale of its Polish...

Aurivo's Killygordon milk processing plant. Pic: GEA

Aurivo reduces fossil fuel consumption by 80%

By Jim Cornall

Ireland’s second largest liquid milk processing company, Aurivo, has cut carbon dioxide emissions at its Killygordon site by 80% and reduced fossil fuel consumption at the facility by 80%.

Nuimarkets.com launched the DAO.EU marketplace in July 2017.

Müller joins dao.eu dairy marketplace

By Jim Cornall

Müller Milk & Ingredients will be offering some of its UK origin bulk dairy ingredients products (predominantly cream and butter) on the dao.eu marketplace on a regular basis from March 2, 2020.

The Milkoscan FT3 can test samples including chocolate milk, drinking yogurt, WPC and more,

FOSS launches new dairy analyzer

By Jim Cornall

FOSS has launched MilkoScan FT3, a smart-enabled dairy analyzer for instant multi-parameter testing of a wide range of liquid and semi-solid dairy products at low cost and with consistency of results.

RABDF and the NFU both expressed concerns over the new immigration policy.

Dairy farmers group slams UK government immigration proposals

By Jim Cornall

The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) is calling on the Government to amend its decision not to include dairy workers on the MAC shortage occupation list following the announcement of a new points-based immigration system.

The Norwegian company is still looking to cost savings in 2020. Pic: TINE

TINE Group sees expected decline in 2019

By Jim Cornall

Norwegian dairy company TINE said it will be looking at the viability of some of its facilities as it announced expected losses in 2019 in spite of cost savings and growth in flavored milk and cheese.

Environmental challenges may lead to a new dependence on imported milk and products. Pic: Getty Images/Ram Tekale

US president to travel to Delhi later this month to reopen negotiations

Trump’s hopes of a trade deal with India may again be dashed

By Richard Whitehead

A feeling of victory among the Indian dairy industry has turned into one of tension as it anticipates a visit by the American president, who is expected to come armed with a new trade deal.

Dairy Dialog podcast 69: Algenuity, IDFA, Fructital

Dairy Dialog podcast 69: Algenuity, IDFA, Fructital

By Jim Cornall

On this week’s Dairy Dialog podcast, we chat to Tom Bailey, senior dairy analyst at Rabobank; Andrew Spicer, Ph.D. CEO of Algenuity; Stefania Bertone from Fructital, and Robert Chesler, executive director of global dairy & food groups at INTL FCStone.

The study notes many athletes consume whey protein for its rich branched chain amino acid (BCAA) content. Pic: Getty Images/marekuliasz

Finding ways for using whey important for dairy industry

By Jim Cornall

A Cypriot study in the Journal of Advanced Dairy Research says as the amount of whey in the dairy industry is constantly increasing, new sustainable methods of whey utilization and processing are needed.

In front of Lackham House at the Wiltshire College campus, some of the people from Lackham and T H WHITE who have worked on the joint dairy initiative. Left to right: Adrian Ford, Amy Colderick, Nigel Ellis, Rob Wheeler, Bob Gallop, Chris Newey, Alex Scott, Amanda Burnside, Mike Howes, Iain Hatt, Andy Hill, Philip Steans and Venetia Summers.

New Dairy Engineering qualification results from joint initiative

By Jim Cornall

Milking equipment supplier T H WHITE has joined forces with Wiltshire College & University Centre in the UK to create a robotic dairy parlor that is supporting the development of a dedicated undergraduate Dairy Engineering qualification.

Among the report's many reccomendations is a reduction in the consumption of beef, lamb and dairy by at least 20% per person.

UK report recommends dairy reduction of 20%

By Jim Cornall

The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) an independent, statutory body in the UK established under the Climate Change Act 2008, is recommending a reduction in dairy intake of 20%.

The NFU said it is concerned by the potential threat to the dairy industry of the UK trading on WTO rules.

Future trade policy key for dairy sector says NFU

By Jim Cornall

Securing free and frictionless trade with the EU and safeguarding British food standards will be crucial for the UK dairy sector to grow, prosper and deliver quality products the public expects, National Farmers' Union (NFU) vice president Stuart...

Fundraisers are being held for Australian dairy farmers affected by the recent bushfires. Pic: Getty Images/petej

Jersey Australia to help devastated farmers

By Jim Cornall

Jersey Australia and Global Impact Supremacy have joined forces to launch a fundraiser for the Salway family and other farmers devasted by the country’s bushfires.