Regulatory
IDF releases new guidance on application of conversion for determination of microbiological quality of raw milk
The new IDF bulletin will enable stakeholders to make science-based decisions on how best to evaluate obtained testing results against limits in official regulations and in grading schemes.
EDA comments on the CAP provisional deal
Milk and dairy products are among the EU’s top agricultural sectors and EDA has been following the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) trilogue negotiations closely.
US FDA issues yogurt standard
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it will issue a final rule to modernise the standard of identity for yogurt.
Packflow EPR report shows the scale of change for packaging waste producers
With only a week for industry to respond to the government consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Waste, the UK’s largest compliance scheme, Valpak, has released detailed modelling for a range of the proposed options.
Guild of Fine Food publishes Deli Retailing Code of Practice
The Guild of Fine Food has published the first ever comprehensive guide on technical and regulatory matters designed specifically for the day-to-day needs of specialist food and drink retailers.
Celebrating the PDO and GIs
Not only do GIs provide a way for business to leverage the value of their geographically unique products, but they also enable consumers to trust and distinguish quality products such as cheese.
Draft EFSA Strategy 2027 out for public consultation
The EFSA welcomes input from all those interested in having a say on the strategic direction the Authority will take in the years ahead.
Austrian labelling under fire
The Austrian Association of the Food Industry (FLI) has criticised the Austrian government’s adherence to additional requirements for domestic manufacturers, via a national label of origin.
MIV milk policy debate goes online in Germany
The German Dairy Industry Association (MIV) held its ‘milk policy morning pint’ discussion virtually in January this year.
Code of conduct for UK dairy supply chain announced
A new statutory Code of Conduct will be developed for the UK dairy sector to increase fairness in the supply chain and help farmers become more competitive.
Producer-supplier relationships in Germany studied
The supply relationships between milk producers and their dairies are becoming more flexible in terms of binding periods.
Petschar addresses the 2020 Austrian dairy market, looks to 2021
VÖM president Helmut Petschar says that joint efforts are necessary for positive further development within the dairy industry next year.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
“Mozzarella di Gioia del Colle” obtains PDO
The mozzarella of ‘Gioia del Colle’ has been officially been registered with a protected designation of origin (PDO).
Code of conduct for fair trading in Germany
The German Raiffeisen Association (DRV) has called on its country’s food retailers to resume joint discussions on a code of conduct for fair trading conditions.