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For the dairy sector, the company produces many ingredients, including functional products for yogurts. Pic: Getty Images/vavlt

Azelis acquires Turkish ingredient company Tunçkaya

By Jim Cornall

Azelis, a global service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Tunçkaya, a distributor of food ingredients and additives in Turkey.

A proposed final rule will be released later this year for implementation in 2024-25. Pic: Getty Images/katleho Seisa

Support for extension of flavored low-fat milk in US schools

By Jim Cornall

Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative and the NMPF applauded an announcement last week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that schools will continue to be allowed to offer flavored low-fat milk for at least the next two years.

The first meeting of the group will take place in February.

Ireland launching Food Vision Dairy Group

By Jim Cornall

Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD met with stakeholders from the dairy sector on Friday to discuss the targets for the agriculture and land use sector under the Climate Action Plan.

Fonterra said the increase is the result of consistent demand for dairy at a time of constrained global milk supply.  Pic: Fonterra

Fonterra hikes forecast Farmgate Milk Price range

By Jim Cornall

Fonterra Co-operative Group has boosted its 2021/22 forecast Farmgate Milk Price range to NZ$8.90 - $9.50 per kgMS (US$5.94-US$6.34), up from NZ$8.40 - $9.00 per kgMS (US$5.61-US$6.01).

GDT Events was established in 2008.

GDT celebrates 300th event

By Jim Cornall

Global Dairy Trade (GDT), the price discovery platform for globally traded dairy products, is celebrating its 300th Trading Event at TE300 on Tuesday, January 18 at 12:00 UTC.

Tim Trotter is the new CEO of the Dairy Business Association (DBA) and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative.

Dairy groups create new CEO role

By Jim Cornall

In a move to enhance their focus on strategic priorities, the Dairy Business Association (DBA) and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative have promoted Tim Trotter to a new position of chief executive officer.

Signup for the DMC runs until February 18.  Pic: Getty Images/stu99

USDA opens 2022 signup for Dairy Margin Coverage

By Jim Cornall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened signup for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program and expanded the program to allow dairy producers to better protect their operations by enrolling supplemental production.

Hart Dairy products are available in more than 1,900 retail locations. Pic: Hart Dairy

Hart Dairy receives $20m investment

By Jim Cornall

US company Hart Dairy, a producer of pasture-raised and grass-fed 365-days-per-year milk, has successfully raised a $20m investment to advance the long-term trajectory of the company.

The IDF report looks at countries including Nigeria, New Zealand, Chile, Israel, as well as across the EU.

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IDF launches Animal Health Report 2021

By Jim Cornall

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has released the 15th edition of its Animal Health Report, which is available to download for free on the IDF website.

The ACCC is shifting its focus from education and engagement to enforcement. Pic: Getty Images/Bina Taylor

ACCC flags increased enforcement of Dairy Code

By Jim Cornall

Dairy processors have generally improved their compliance with Australia’s Dairy Code for the start of the 2021-22 season, but there are still areas of non-compliance that need to be addressed.

Watch: Anuga – Alpenhain

Watch: Anuga – Alpenhain

By Jim Cornall

German dairy company Alpenhain was debuting several new products at the recent Anuga event held in Cologne, Germany.

The cost of milk to make dairy products in Canada is set to rise by an average of 8.4%.  Pic: Getty Images/Rowena Kong

Canadian retail and foodservice set to see dairy price hike

By Jim Cornall

The cost of milk to make dairy products in Canada is set to rise by an average of 8.4% following a Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) review of Canadian farm gate milk prices and other costs used in administering the supply management system.

The new foil packaging can be used for dairy and dairy alternative beverages.  Pic: Uflex

UFlex showcasing new foil stamping for beverage cartons

By Jim Cornall

UFlex, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and polymer science company, and the first Indian manufacturer of aseptic liquid packaging material and filling lines under the brand name Asepto, will showcase its new ‘foil stamping’ innovation...

Dairy Dialog podcast 156: Anuga, Arla Foods Ingredients

Dairy Dialog podcast 156: Anuga, Arla Foods Ingredients

By Jim Cornall

On this week’s podcast we talk to Arla Foods Ingredients’ Mads Dyrvig, head of sales development, business unit health & performance, and two more interviews from the recent Anuga event in Cologne, Germany: Soriya Jamet, export sales & marketing...

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Stonyfield steps in for Northeast milk producers

By Jim Cornall

Organic yogurt maker Stonyfield Organic has announced plans to help save at-risk Northeast organic family farms by inviting some farms into their direct supply program during the coming months.

India is the world's largest producer and consumer of milk and dairy products.  Pic: Getty Images/Ram Tekale

Dairy.com enters India through Mr.Milkman acquisition

By Jim Cornall

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.

The microalgae provide a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.  Pic: Anpario

New dairy feed supplement can boost milk omega-3 levels

By Jim Cornall

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.