Regulatory
Arla obtains GRAS approval for alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula
Arla Foods Ingredients has obtained Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) approval relating to its use of alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula.
Charter for Sustainable Swiss Milk signed in Bern
The ‘Charter for Sustainable Swiss Milk’ has been signed in Bern, Switzerland by 41 representatives of milk production, milk processing, retail trade and animal welfare.
Partnerships are crucial to ensure food safety and food security, says Arla
Access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food for all is a key theme at this week’s World Food Summit 2019 in Copenhagen.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
FrieslandCampina ups GMO-free milk supply
Due to a higher demand in Germany, Dutch dairy group FrieslandCampina is increasing the number of participating dairy farms that supply VLOG (GMO-free) milk from 400 to more than 600.
Lithuanian cheese gains Protected Geographical Indication status
Lithuanian cheese brand Džiugas has been awarded a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) from the European Commission.
Definitions of dairy asked by Austria
Due to technical-industrial progress, imitations of originals are becoming increasingly similar and thus the misleading increasingly likely, so the original and imitation must be clearly recognisable, says Josef Moosbrugger, president of the Chamber of Agriculture in Austria.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Regulatory
IDF releases 2nd edition of Dairy Sustainability Outlook
Second edition of case studies for sustainable dairying offers those involved in the field with an insight into ongoing projects and new research on sustainability of importance for the dairy sector.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Nestlé signs on with blockchain platform
Nestlé wants to break new ground in supply chain transparency through a collaboration with OpenSC, a blockchain platform that allows consumers to track their food right back to the farm.
Käserei Loose reduces salt in yellow cheese
The Loose cheese dairy in Germany has reduced the salt content in its yellow cheese.
Dairy UK calls for rethink on cheese tariffs
Dairy UK vice-chair Ash Amirahmadi has called for the government to work with the dairy sector to rethink its proposed tariffs on cheese.
Smart CIP project in Germany
The goal of a project of the Industrial Community Research (IGF) in Germany is to develop a self-learning automation system for resource-efficient cleaning processes.
New industry standard for hacking in Germany
The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in Germany has presented the food industry with a new industry standard against hacker attacks.
Tetra Pak and FOSS collaborate on new standardisation unit
Tetra Pak and FOSS have launched an advanced version of the Tetra Pak Standardisation unit.
India continues Chinese dairy ban
The Indian government has voted to extend its current ban on the import of dairy products from China due to continuing fears of melamine contamination and adulteration.