Business & trade
IFCN says milk demand will grow faster than supply
IFCN predicts further milk price stabilisation as milk demand is growing faster than milk supply at current world milk price.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Fonterra names Henshaw as MD Fonterra Brands New Zealand
Fonterra has welcomed Brett Henshaw to the co-operative as managing director, Fonterra Brands, New Zealand (FBNZ).
IDF aims to enhance sustainable dairy at World Dairy Summit
Participants at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Daejeon, South Korea, from 15-19 October 2018 will have the opportunity to listen to Michel Donat from Nestlé, who will present the buyer’s perspective on sustainability in a conference on the environment
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, Regulatory, Sustainability
Germany exports see upticks in Mexico and China
Exports in the first half of 2018 were relatively modest from the point of view of German dairies, according to the German Export-Union for Milk Products.
Emmi reports improved sales in first half of 2018
In the first six months of 2018, dairy giant Emmi has done well and generated consolidated sales of CHF1,675 million (€1.5bn) compared to CHF1,600 million in the same period of 2017.
Good judgement
I spent a decent portion of my week last week eating and tasting cheese. First stop was the Speciality & Fine Food Fair at Olympia, where I ate blue goat cheese and cheddar with rum-soaked figs inclusions.
UK dairy continues trade deficit
The UK runs at a trade deficit for many key dairy products, meaning it imports more than it exports, according to a report from the UK’s Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board. This trend has continued in 2018.
Swiss unrest over milk prices
The Swiss Farmers Association (SBV) is angry with the Swiss Branch Organization Milk (BOM), as the BOM board has decided to leave the A-target price for dairy milk at CHF0.68 (€0.60) per kg.
Bauer adds business development manager
The Bauer Group’s business in Germany is managed by fifth generation brothers Markus and Florian Bauer. They are being supported by Heiko Modell, who is now responsible for business development and supply chain management.
Arla to pay out 2018 net profit to farmer owners
A proposal to pay out the entire 2018 net profit of Arla Group has been prepared by Arla’s Board of Directors due to the positive development of Arla Foods’ balance sheet.
Where the customer is
The recent announcement that energy drinks may face a ban for the under-18s or under-16s here in the UK makes me a bit unsure.
Arla Foods UK records revenue growth in first half of 2018
Despite globally challenging market conditions including the impact of a continued weak pound and changes in fat and protein prices, Arla Foods UK delivered a steady start to the first half of the year.
Leading the whey with new innovation centre
Farmer-owned Arla Foods is to build a new whey centre in Nr. Vium, Denmark.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, Ingredients
Cargill invests in pectin production facility
Cargill has announced that it is to invest $150 million (€128m) in an HM pectin production facility in South America.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Ingredients