Ingredients
MIV approves of German dairy labelling laws
The German Milk Industry Association (MIV) has welcomed the changes in consumer protection laws.
FDA weighs in on plant-based “dairy” names
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has issued the following statement on modernising standards of identity and the use of dairy names for plant-based substitutes.
Lakeland Dairies and LacPatrick Dairies agree merger terms
Lakeland Dairies and LacPatrick Dairies have agreed to merge following the unanimous approval of the Boards of both co-operative societies who are recommending the proposed merger to their respective shareholders.
Altschul joins siggi’s as CEO
Siggi’s, a US-based maker of Icelandic yogurt, has announced that Carlos Altschul will be joining as the company’s president and CEO.
US export council road show in Asia
The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and 13 dairy suppliers are showcasing the nutrition and functionality of dairy by participating in the Fi Asia show in Jakarta this week (3-5 October).
Protest over CAP reform in Austria
A protest gathering of IG-Milch, the Austrian farmers organisation, was held at the same time as the Informal Agriculture Council in Schloss Hof, where EU ministers were discussing the fate of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after the year 2020.
Alove launches Aloe vera yogurt drinks
Japanese-style yogurt brand Alove is expanding its range in the US with the addition of new Aloe vera yogurt drinks. While the Aloe vera plant is most often seen in health and wellbeing products, Aloe vera beverages are increasing in the mainstream markets after being produced in Asia for decades. Colleen Sherfey, senior director of […]
DairyUK welcome plans to tackle food waste
Dairy UK has welcomed today’s announcement from Britain’s secretary of state Michael Gove of an additional £15 million to tackle food waste and redistribute surplus food.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Arla Foods and Foremost Farms USA to explore strategic partnership
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods and U.S. based dairy co-operative Foremost Farms USA are reportedly in advanced discussions about forming a strategic partnership.
The issue of supply
The recent IFCN Dairy Research Network conference highlighted the issue of demand versus supply, which will continue to dog the industry even though prices have stabilised.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
Global milk supply growth has slowed YOY
Year-on-year milk supply growth across the Big 7 exporters for Q3 2018 has slowed down to estimates of 0.4% compared to the same period in 2017
IDF World Summit focus on health, welfare and fermented milk
The line up for day four (Thursday 18 Oct) of the IDF World Dairy Summit focuses on health, welfare and fermented milk.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
DMK Group at SIAL, Paris 2018
At this year’s SIAL in Paris, visitors can sample the latest cheese, dairy products and ingredients innovations from German dairy cooperative, DMK Group.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Ingredients
Ten metres of cheese and a baby
The Guild Internationale des Fromagers put on a lot of cheese at its meeting last week to welcome in several new members from the UK and France, including Michelin starred chef Raymond Blanc.