Regulatory
Dairy industry wants more from trade aid package
The US dairy industry has seen an “unprecedented” numbers of bankruptcies in some parts of the country. Remaining dairy farmers are looking closely at what sort of boost they may get from the Trump administration’s trade aid package.
A US-EU trade war would result in dairy winners and losers
The makings of a trade war between the US and the EU are brewing, according to research by Rabobank.
AHDB reports on first quarter for UK, global supplies
In contrast to tightening milk supplies in the EU as a whole, UK milk production has been hitting 20-year highs every month so far this year, according to the UK AHDB.
New analysis shows German milk producer burden
The German system of tendering obligation, purchase guarantee and subsequently fixed milk prices is still common practice and burdens the milk producers massively.
African swine fever to complicate dairy sector
The contraction in the supply of pork from China as African swine fever looms will result in demand for other animal proteins, says Rabobank.
GEA’s new aseptic double-seat valve increases shelf life of dairy products
GEA has launched its new D-tec D/DV double-chamber valve, to achieve a longer shelf life with fewer preservatives.
No-deal Brexit would leave UK in mozzarella deficit
Under a no-deal Brexit scenario, the UK would face the EU common external tariff on any exports sent to the EU.
Whey basic protein isolate safe for consumption says EFSA
In 2018, the EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA) concluded that whey basic protein isolate obtained by ion exchange chromatography from skimmed cow’s milk is safe for human consumption.
Newly revised Choices criteria for healthier food presented to WHO
Choices International has presented its new and fully revised criteria for healthier food choices to Dr. Francesco Branca of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
USDA announces grants to support dairy industry
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced $1.5 million in competitive grant funding is available for Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives.
Customers gain confidence through improved price and supply certainty
NZMP, the dairy ingredients brand of Fonterra, has refreshed its risk and commercial solutions, which, during volatile and uncertain market conditions, help customers gain confidence through improved price and supply certainty.
Meadow milk charter for German Arla
Arla Foods has signed the pasture charter of the Pro Weideland programme in in Germany.
Testing for buffalo milk fraud
Scientists from the Quadram Institute in Norfolk, UK, have developed a test that differentiates between buffalo and cow’s milk, and between the cheeses made from them.
FDA outlines new guidelines for US imports
As the rate of food imports to the US increases, the FDA has focused on globalisation of food safety.