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A working day in the life… Paul Crowter, founder and CEO of Machinery World
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‘Milk it for all it’s worth’ has balls: The British Dairy Council’s new advertising campaign has balls. Tennis balls, that is. Dr Judith Bryans reports
Trending colder: The ice cream industry is hoping for a sunny summer and looking forward to great events to cheer up 2011 and beyond. Suzanne Christiansen reports
Food safety goes global: A series of food-related crises has resulted in new tests and highlighted concerns about food contamination
Keeping it cool: The logistics of dairy products is getting more complex, but new offerings are meeting the challenge
Morinaga ups the ante: Japan’s Morinaga dairy is attempting to improve prospects through adding value. David Hayes reports
Opening up France: The Rennes Carrefour des Fournisseurs de l’Industrie Agroalimentaire (Agri-Food Industry Suppliers Meeting) is aimed at professionals of the sector in France, with more than 1,200 exhibitors
Dairy gets fruity: Marion Burton, marketing manager, Ocean Spray ITG, explains why fruit inclusions are good for dairy products
The trouble with marg: Margarine is seeing a slow decline in the country where it has traditionally been popular, Denmark
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A working day in the life…Mervyn McCaughey, managing director, Fivemiletown Creamery of Northern Ireland
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Italy’s dairy sector is seeing improvement after consolidation
Functional first for Al Rawabi: The UAE’s Al Rawabi Dairy is taking functional to the Middle East
Keeping a balance: EU and world-wide dairy prices are on the rise from historic lows, but balance can be maintained
Health happens: Health Ingredient Europe is set for the Feria de Madrid 16-18 November
Taste of success: The cheese makers seeing success in Germany cater to a wide range of customers
Keeping one’s powder dry: Reaching the right fat and moisture content in dry products is key at Germany’s Schwarzwaldmilch Dairy
Magnetic attraction: Using nuclear magnetic resonance to test fat content in foods is proving a useful alternative to the standard solvent extraction method
Lighting up the dairy industry: Bioluminescence may provide useful analysis of baby milk formulas
Avoiding HACCP hiccups: Dr Verner Wheelock identifies common pitfalls and explains why it is essential to write a HACCP plan
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A working day in the life… Mike Forrester, managing director, Orchard Valley Dairy Supplies, UK
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It’ll be all white on the night: A recent gathering of British farmers, parliamentarians and industry professionals promoted partnership as the key to dairy industry health
Rise of the dairy class: Ageing, urban and middle class populations are impacting consumer needs and behaviour, according to the latest Tetra Pak Dairy Index
Spot the Gallybagger: The Isle of Wight Creamery is putting the Isle of Wight on the cheese making map
Halloumi on High Weald: High Weald Dairy has collected awards and won business through diversity. Suzanne Christiansen reports from the farm
Aarey rising: Private enterprise has changed the face of Indian dairy. David Hayes reports on Aarey Dairy in India
To fill, automate: Automation and innovation to produce on-thego dairy products is driving the filling equipment industry
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A working day in the life… Gérald Dard, Cargill Texturizing Solutions
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Top of the chill chain: Asian dairy companies are making their presence felt in the global dairy top 20 with larger volumes, according to Mark Voorbergen of Rabobank International
Five alive: The man who is at the heart of Arla’s Scandinavian operations speaks to Alec Peachey about how the co-operative is performing
Digest the best: UK based BV Dairy is continuing to invest in anaerobic digestion technology. Alan McInnes talks to Alec Peachey about the advantages of anaerobic digestion
Double digits for Namyang Dairy: Namyang Dairy Products Company has seen its profits increase as South Koreans embrace cheese. David Hayes reports
Pumping power: The right pump can make a difference in a dairy processing application. Suzanne Christiansen rounds up what’s on offer
Way up for UHT: Ultra-high temperature milk is proving popular as a way to ensure milk quality. Suzanne Christiansen reports
Getting just desserts: Ulrick & Short is expanding its range of fat and starch substitutes into the area of dairy desserts
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A working day in the life… Greg Parsons, commercial director at Ford Farm, UK
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A new culture for China: DSM Food Specialties is working to increase demand for cheese in China by providing education for cheese makers via the internet
Butter business for Brue: The recession and a management course gave The Clapps of Brue Valley ideas outside of farmhouse PDO cheddar
The Eden project: Justine Fosh of the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink Manufacturing, discusses Project Eden
High culture: Ingredient suppliers are developing specific cultures to assist manufacturers with new production demands
Fortifying dairy: Omega-3 and dairy can be a heart-healthy combination
Form and functional: The European functional dairy industry has faced challenges with EFSA regulations and ‘me too’ products but smart people still want to be involved
Whey to wellness: Mark Neville of Volac points to the potential of whey protein in wellness drinks
Spray cheese today: The benefits of electrostatic technology in cheese processing
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A working day in the life… Sandy Wilkie, chairman, Milk Marketing Forum
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Belarus exports: The eastern European country is looking outside of its neighbourhood for export opportunities for its dairy products
Fonterra fans out: The New Zealand dairy giant is expanding in China as the market moves on. David Hayes reports
A Total show: The third edition of the UK’s largest integrated processing and packaging exhibition takes place later this month. Alec Peachey previews the show
The perfect slice: Packing sliced cheese at high speeds is key to Arla’s Swedish operations, according to Sealpac International
The fresh milk alternative: The double bacteria removal method is now being used for making ESL milk. Christian Frahm and Wolfgang Gruchot of GEA Westfalia Separator Process explain
The coding key: Quick changeovers, long life and reliability are what dairy processors want from printers and coders
Stabilising influence: New technologies are helping dairy processors meet the clean label targets demanded by consumers
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A working day in the life…Jane Bowyer, Cheesemakers of Canterbury, Kent, UK
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The news at Nocton: Nocton Dairies has submitted a proposal to build the UK’s largest dairy farm. Peter Willes spoke to Alec Peachey about why it’s important the plans are given the go ahead
Concours not so cordial: Politics came to the cheese tent this year at the Salon d’Agriculture and Concours Général Agricole. Jenny Deeprose reports from Paris
Colourful business: Spicy, natural, variations on traditional themes – flavours and colours are being developed with a twist today. Suzanne Christiansen reports
The right cut: German equipment supplier Alpma helped Dairy Crest achieve unprecedented cheese-cutting speed and precision
Weighing up: New equipment is making it easier for dairy processors to weigh their products accurately. DII takes a look at what the industry has to offer dairy processors
Milking the milk: While liquid milk consumption drops, the search for milk-derived ingredients is growing, according to Food for Health Ireland
Vital Vitafoods: Vitafoods, the nutraceutical event, is entering its 13th year and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Alec Peachey previews the show
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A working day in the life…Karen Catapano, Catapano Dairy Farm, New York
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Manifesto launched by Dairy UK: Dairy UK has pinned a manifesto on the door of Parliament pointing out the industry’s priorities both in the UK and globally
Mexican milk success: Increasing domestic production means Mexico can reduce its reliance on imports.
Nampack shows its bottle: Packaging manufacturer Nampak has hit 10 per cent recycled content with its milk bottles. Alec Peachey speaks to Eric Collins of Nampak Plastics
Daily beverages delivery: The added-value dairy products sector will have to beware competition from other food types, Suzanne Christiansen reports
Freshening up Vietnam dairy: A large-scale Vietnamese fresh milk production and processing project is key to meeting fresh milk demand, according to TH Milk. David Hayes reports
Foodex aims to please all: This year’s Foodex has undergone a rebrand in order to communicate the broad appeal of the exhibition.
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A working day in the life… Matt O’Connor, The Icecreamists
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Melamine: the problems continue: Recovery from the Chinese melamine scandal of 2008 continues to be slow as new allegations emerge from smaller producers
Finding time for a bit of R&R: With new products set to be released and continued investment in other areas, exciting times lie ahead at R&R Ice Cream. Alec Peachey caught up with the company’s chief executive
A butter way: Butter may be a somewhat controversial dairy product, but there is some good news for traditional butter in the yellow fats market. Suzanne Christiansen reports
Reinventing ice cream: By replacing sugar and fat with functional ingredients, manufacturers can deliver indulgent ice cream without the calories
Green reefers: The refrigerated chill chain is getting more environmentally aware and traceability is key, according to Ole Schack Petersen of Damco
Outsourcing away: Look at all aspects of your logistics operations for maximum savings, says David Hunt of Ryder Ltd
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A working day in the life…Matt Richards, Milk Link head of innovation
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DSM delivery: Traceability is heading up the supply chain and DSM is working to ensure all is well. Suzanne Christiansen reports from Switzerland
The return of better days: Optimism was combined with an emphasis on research for new products at this year’s crowded Food Ingredients Europe in Germany
The truth about trans fatty acids: The recent Society of Dairy Technology Symposium looked at myths and challenges surrounding the UK dairy industry
Fighting talk: David Potts, CEO of Nöm Dairy UK, is an experienced and respected figure within the dairy industry. Alec Peachey caught up with him
Make way for whey: New products and applications for whey are turning this by-product into a selling product for dairies
Checking the effluent: Ensuring that discharge released to watercourses is compliant with environmental regulations is key, according to Angus Fosten of Partech Instruments
Listeria must die: Steven Hagens of EBI Food Safety looks at the issue of Listeria management in organic and artisan cheeses
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A working day in the life… Paul Jackson, owner of Golden River Farms
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Sport dairy for life: The Dairy Council recently held a one-day seminar to explore the link between dairy and performance in sport
United for change: The International Dairy Federation’s World Summit in Berlin focused on the thorny issue of emissions
A toast to success: More than 60,000 visitors attended this year’s Drinktec exhibition
Opportunity knocks in Iraq: Iraq’s long period of unrest looks set to stabilise with good results for its dairy industry, according to David Edwards of IMES Consulting
Preparation is the key: The clock is ticking down as this year’s Food Ingredients Europe moves closer.
Cheese disciples: DII was the official media partner for the 21st World Cheese Awards, and provided two judges to help with the 2,400 cheese entries.
The island of sheep and cheese: Sardinia’s long-standing love of cheese is going global, Jenny Deeprose says
Adding a bit: SIG Combibloc has developed an aseptic packaging system that can add large fruit pieces to dairy products easily
Still packing a punch: The PPMA Show is the UK showcase for processing and packaging machinery
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A working day in the life…Paul Jackson, owner of Golden River Farms
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Adding value to dairy: Jim Begg, president of Dairy UK, updates the dairy industry on the latest issues facing the markets
Small is beautiful: Jenny Deeprose reports on the Yao Dairy Company in Antigua
We all want ice cream: Demand for quality ice cream continues to grow and new flavours abound, according to the UK’s Ice Cream Alliance
A chance to shine: Food Ingredients Europe is an exhibition which brings together leading figures from the industry. Here Alec Peachey previews the show and takes a look at what some companies will be showing
King protein rules: How to make whey into high value functional ingredients? Natalya Clark of Upfront Chromatography explains
Process control in the fast lane: Rapid adjustments of milk flow entering production has led to huge process efficiency savings for an Arla cheese production facility in Sweden
Find a niche and fill it: Jo Bruce and Steve Laning of ADM explain what new ingredients are out there for value-added dairy products
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A working day in the life… Mark Edwards, cheese production manager at Joseph Heler Cheese
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New name for Nantwich: The International Cheese Show Nantwich had a bit of a name tweak but was still busy with the business of cheese.
Shanghai Bright outlook: Export markets may hold the key for China’s largest cheese and butter producer
Going for the green: Demand for sustainable packaging in the dairy sector is growing, according to Kerrygold managing director Carl Ravenhall.
Functional in focus: Clarity is needed as functional health claims come under scrutiny globally, according to Ann Williamson of Danisco
Next stop Berlin: This year, on 20-24 September 2009, Berlin will play host to experts from across the dairy industry that will attend with the purpose of sharing knowledge and debating ideas at the IDF World Summit
Thirsty work: The eyes of the beverage world will be focused firmly on Munich when Drinktec comes to town. Alec Peachey takes a look at what to expect
Live at PPMA: This year’s PPMA Show will feature live machinery demonstrations for the first time ever. Here Alec Peachey previews the show
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A working day in the life… David Styles, Styles Farmhouse Ice Cream
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Looking beyond statistics: DairyCo has released its guide that is full of facts and figures about the British industry. Alec Peachey reports
Investment time: After a turbulent period back in 2005, Robert Wiseman Dairies is spending big. Alec Peachey reports
Focusing on the positives: New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra remains on course for a successful year, but the co-operative’s chairman is taking nothing for granted.
Promising probiotics: Probiotic cultures may give relief for birch pollen allergies and can be included in ice cream
Keeping comfortable naturally: Dairy as a natural product provides consumer comfort during economic downturns, says Herbert Eickmeier of Döhler Group
Quick off the mark: Rapid prototyping can be used for quick and targeted dairy product development, according to Frutarom
Nöm gets the nod: Shropshire is becoming yogurt central in the UK, with the arrival of the new £60m greenfield Nöm factory.
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A working day in the life… Mike Godwin, managing director, Mövenpick Ice Cream UK
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Broken hearts at Dairy Farmers of Britain: The collapse of British dairy co-operative Dairy Farmers of Britain has stunned the UK industry, according to Alec Peachey
Expansion mode: The new BioScience development centre in France is Danisco’s contribution to R&D for dairy cultures
Up the mountainside: Cyrus Schwartz, president of Elmhurst Dairy subsidiary Mountainside Farms, is making organic dairy and soy a part of American life
Cutting deep: The economic crisis has not left any country unaffected. In Scandinavia, dairies are cutting back, Alec Peachey reports
The state of cheese: Bob Savage of DSM Food Specialties discusses what’s happening in cheese making
Cheese brine clarified: According to Malcolm Frith of Complete Filtration Resources, ultrafiltration can bring benefits for cheese makers
Pumping for dairy: New pumping and filtration equipment is being used in the dairy industry
