The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS), the umbrella body for the co-operative movement, has launched a new proposal aimed at combatting extreme income volatility in the dairy sector.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has "in principle" accepted a proposal that would reduce competition concerns and allow Müller to acquire Dairy Crest's fresh milk business.
Abbott Laboratories' decision to launch two non-GMO infant formula products in the US is a "clear win for consumers and for shareholders," says environmental health advocacy group, As You Sow.
British dairy processor First Milk has announced plans to close its Maelor cheese packing facility near Wrexham in Wales following the loss of a “significant customer contract.”
Glanbia looks set to complete its proposed Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) joint venture with Glanbia Co-operative Society, after gaining shareholder approval for the deal.
Dairy Crest intends to close its butter and spreads manufacturing facility in Crudgington, Shropshire site under its continued drive to improve efficiency throughout its business.
FSA guidance on terms like 'fresh', 'natural' and 'pure' helps protect responsible businesses against unscrupulous competition. But labelling that does not meet guidance in full would still be legal if it does not mislead...
UK milk producer Southern Milk co-operative has announced that is
to disband as a result of increasing competition pressure from the
recently formed Arla Foods UK. The move could leave its 55 member's
future in danger.
