Regulatory
RABDF outlines nine steps to safeguard UK dairy workers as Covid-19 restrictions ease
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has summarised the UK government’s guidelines for working safely during Covid-19 into nine key steps for dairy farmers.
Bord Bia launches world’s first scientifically supported Grass Fed Standard for milk
Through Bord Bia’s new Grass Fed Standard, Irish dairy processors will now be able to provide verifiable proof that the milk used in products and ingredients has come from grass fed cows.
EU dairy support in the Covid-19 crisis
The European Dairy Association (EDA) says it is grateful to the EU Commissioner following the recent announcement that exceptional measures would be opened by the EU Commission to support the dairy sector in Europe.
RABDF issues staff management guidelines amid coronavirus crisis
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has issued a set of guidelines to assist dairy farmers in safeguarding their workforce, as cases of coronavirus continue to increase.
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.
UK introduces plastic packaging tax
As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) responds to EU Climate Law
ACE has released a statement in support of the European Commission proposal on the EU Climate Law aimed at reaching climate neutrality by 2050.
Nordic Dairy Congress offers early bird discount
The Nordic Dairy Congress, which is running from 27-29 May 2020 in Malmö, Sweden, is offering an early bird reduction in registration price until 15 March.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
UK farmer bill guarantees 2020 payments
A forthcoming agriculture bill in the UK will provide a new system of farm support outside the EU, where farmers are rewarded for enhancing the environment, the government says.
Data on milk powder will be published by the European Commission, says EMB
When the “We should not export our problems” campaign was launched last year, the issue of fat-filled milk powder being exported to Africa at dumping prices did not figure in any way in data collection and was, therefore, given no consideration by EU policy-makers, according Silvia Däberitz of the European Milk Board (EMB).
FDA issues guidance on new nutrition labelling
The Food and Drug Administration has issued additional information to help manufacturers of packaged foods comply with the latest regulations on Nutrition Facts labelling in the US.
Sustainability report shows wins for dairy industry
Data published in the Climate Change Agreement Biennial Report has shown that the dairy processing sector has delivered a 21% improvement in energy efficiency between 2008 and 2018.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
New milk quality standard in Germany
The new, German QM Milk Standard 2020 will be valid from 1 January and will replace the previous standard 2.0 as of that date.
Top industry accolade for Reaseheath College’s Food Centre team
Reaseheath College’s food processing halls team has once again achieved the highest standards of food safety and hygiene within a food production facility.