Blogs
Running the marathon with joy
We sometimes have to be reminded of how we can lean towards the good and the marathon is such a joyous example.
Learn something new every day
Learning about skyr and heading off to the Nordic Dairy Congress in Iceland next month
Excitement builds for the Expo
The global dairy industry will converge at NAEC Stoneleigh for a two-day exhibition dedicated to dairy processing, our Dairy Industries Expo, on 29-30 October.
Tariffs ahoy and trade wars
As I write this, the Trump era tariff wars are in full swing and the global stock markets are in freefall. I am still puzzled as to what part of America he’d like to make great again through this particular set of moves.
Of Stiltons and other delightful cheeses
We went to visit one of the four producers left in the country, which is sad, as Tuxford & Tebbutt has shut down recently.
Islands of plenty
Last week, I attended the IFE at the local exhibition centre, Excel. I went to see what the 28-farm co-operative Isle of Man Creamery folks were up to, as well as the other producers on the island, which included a brewery, a distiller and a salt making company.
Promoting the yogurt
This week I am off to IFE at the Excel in London. This is an opportunity to see and taste first-hand, what new products there are on offer, both in and outside of the dairy aisles.
Spring is here and thoughts turn to green things
We have had a week of sun and dry here in the UK, meaning the allotment has been calling us, as well as the back garden.
Shifting energy sources
Renewables have been getting some press of late and have continued to build, despite what some out of touch politicians would have you believe.
The European aspects
European agriculture and dairy is an important market and one that has to be preserved and strengthened, particularly in the face of growing pressure from outside players that do not have Europe’s best interests at heart.
Of bon bons and snacking bites
Unilever’s annual report is out and the giant consumer goods company reports that its Magnums Bon Bons are now in 12 markets.
Weight loss and dairy
One interesting side effect of the GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) diabetes and weight-loss drugs that are now growing in popularity globally, is their effect on eating patterns.
Tariffs, trade and Brexit
British Prime Minister Kier Starmer is in Brussels this week, joining a gathering of European Union leaders for the first time since Brexit, the BBC points out.
Freezing cheese and tall people
I have been contemplating both the use of frozen cheese and the Netherlands’ historical love of dairy products this past week.