Business & trade
Germany’s 2019 exports
A drop of 5% was seen in the quantities of German milk and cream exports to EU countries (small packs). However good results were seen for exports to third countries (+30%). China alone has grown by 84,000 tons.
Alpenhain goes interactive
Alpenhain’s new interactive dairy farmers map not only shows where the farms of the Alpenhain milk suppliers are located, but also provides information about the residents, the area under cultivation, the history and the special features of the farms.
IDFA launches updates to branding, logo and website
US International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has updated its branding and logo, as well as launching a new and improved website, designed to enhance user experience.
EDA releases further Covid-19 milk supply statement
The European Dairy Association has released a statement about the milk supply in Europe at present, asking for priority access to container and freight facilities, as well as the EU private storage aid scheme being reactivated.
Doing the hard work
It seems strange to think that several years ago, Dairy Crest in the UK was despairing over the milk delivery business and the loss leader tactics in supermarkets were threatening its viability as a whole.
Red Tractor Assurance launches new logo to mark 20th anniversary
The new logo addresses a number of the challenges that the British food and farming industry face – clearly differentiating to consumers the food which has been carefully produced to world-leading standards, to ensure that it is safe and fully traceable.
EDA issues update on ‘Covid-19 – EU Dairy Situation’
Following a pan-union dairy call on the morning of 19 March 2020, the EDA has issued an update which has been circulated to the European Commission (DG AGRI) and Agricultural Counsellors of the EU Member States and the UK, on the ‘Covid-19 – EU Dairy Situation’.
Ecolean and dairy customers donate to affected communities in China
Global packaging producer Ecolean and its customers in the Chinese dairy sector are donating products to hospitals and other institutions in communities affected by general restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak.
PML reassures customers and maintains full service operations
PML, the global perishable cargo specialist, is reassuring its customers, that despite the growing impact of the coronavirus, the company is still operating a full service to fulfil its role in the continued supply of perishable goods.
Fonterra’s interim results up in an uncertain market
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced its 2020 interim results, which show the co-operative’s financial performance has improved with increased underlying earnings and reduced debt.
EDA urges milk and dairy supply lines to stay open during pandemic
The European Dairy Association (EDA) is reinforcing the importance of keeping milk and dairy supply lines open during the global coronavirus situation.
Andechser Molkerei Scheitz organic sees growth
German dairy Andechser Molkerei Scheitz recorded positive business development in 2019, with sales growth of 7%.
Rabobank predicts corona hangover
The outbreak of the coronavirus is a significant event that is weighing on market sentiment and the 2020 outlook, according to industry analyst Rabobank’s first dairy quarterly for 2020.
2020 Events postponed so far
In light of recent events, here is a current list of events in 2020 that have been postponed due to the global Covid-19 situation.