Regulatory
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.
IDF publishes update on dairy terms guidance
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has published an update to its Bulletin on the Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms.
SDT develops new e-learning modules
The Society of Dairy Technology has developed a range of e-learning modules designed to support employees within the dairy industry, and those from companies that supply the industry.
EU lactosphère celebrates dairy term protection
The European Dairy Association welcomed the news that protection of UN-FAO Codex Alimentarius Standard dairy terms such as milk and yogurt were upheld by the EU.
New regulations and GI logos announced to protect British producers
New rules and logos to protect British food and drink have been set out, guaranteeing the authenticity of regional and traditional foods for shoppers and protecting British producers from imitation.
Unions urge free trade agreement between EU and UK
If the UK moves to trading on World Trade Organisation terms after 2020, agro-food goods would attract the highest level of tariffs with inevitable consequences on trade levels and jobs, according to several unions in the UK, Ireland & EU.
India adds Vitamin D to milk
Within the next four months, the Food Safety and Standards Authority India (FSSAI) will require large-scale manufacturers and producers to begin fortifying milk with vitamins A & D.
Salty business
Last month, the UK government’s Public Health England organisation published its guidelines for voluntary salt reduction and recommendations by 2024. With the current average consumption in the UK of 8.4g per day, it falls above the 6g per day recommended.
IDF Global School Milk Knowledge Hub to launch in 2021
The International Dairy Federation’s latest project – the development of a Global School Milk Knowledge Hub, is to be launched in early 2021.