Business & trade
Dairy UK responds to regulation of contracts consultation launch
Following the publication of the consultation on the regulation of raw milk contracts, Dairy UK says it has welcomed the opportunity to provide evidence as part of the consultation process.
Hochwald reports stable 2019 figures and widens the gap from the average German milk price
German dairy co-operative, Hochwald, has released its annual financial statements, reporting high investment levels and a significant increase in equity.
Palsgaard invests €100 million in Danish facility
Emulsifier manufacturer, Palsgaard A/S, has announced its investment of 750 million Danish Kroner (€100 million) to more than double production capacity at its Danish facility by 2024.
Improved sales for organic BMI in Germany
German dairy Bayerische Milchindustrie has (BMI) reported an increase in sales of 9.2%, or €55 million, to €653 million in 2019.
Cap funding and UK-EU link key for German EU presidency
Germany will take over the rotating EU Council Presidency in July 2020 and it has a lot on its plate, with the Covid-19 induced crisis, climate change, and a troubled global trade environment.
Fonterra announces Peter McBride as chairman-elect
Fonterra has announced that current farmer director, Peter McBride, has been selected as the Co-operative’s chairman-elect by his fellow directors.
2020 Women in Dairy Conference moves online
The 2020 Women in Dairy (WID) Conference organised by the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) will take place on 30 September 2020 using a virtual conference facility.
EU-Vietnam trade deal ratified
Vietnam has ratified the European Union-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (EVIPA), the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reports.
The International Cheese and Dairy Awards move in UK
The International Cheese and Dairy Awards has announced the event will be moving to a new venue in the UK. The show, with its trade and judging date on 1 July 2021, will also have two public show days on 2 and 3 July.
The International Cheese Awards go online
The International Cheese & Dairy Awards (ICDA) has announced that this year’s awards are going online and will be hosted by Sycamore Process Engineering and Au2mate.
Government launches UK-wide consultation into dairy sector to tackle supply chain issues
The UK government, working with the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has launched a consultation seeking to end any unfair practices across the UK’s dairy sector.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK farmers invited to shape new Environmental Land Management scheme
Farmers and interested parties throughout England will have the chance to shape the future of Environmental Land Management (ELM) by taking part in one of six upcoming online webinars.
Fonterra to pay more for sustainable, high value milk
Fonterra farmers producing sustainable, high quality milk will be eligible for a new payment, as Fonterra announces important changes to the way it pays farmers for their milk.
Graham’s announces support for mental health charities to encourage personal connections
Graham’s The Family Dairy has announced its support for SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) and Mind as part of #MyGrahamsMoments for the wider £1 million joint funded Dairy UK marketing campaign to champion dairy.