Regulatory
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.
Farmers take to the streets of EU Capital
Over 50 farmers from Central and Eastern Europe protested outside the meeting of EU leaders, calling on them to deliver on their promises to equalise payments across the European Union under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
International dairy supports the WTO
Dairy associations across the globe are joining together to express their support for the multilateral rules-based trade system, underpinned by the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Vegetarian alternatives complain about EU name plans
Part of the EU’s post-2020 renegotiation of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) includes restricting the name use of vegan and vegetarian products.
Business & trade, Dairy science, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory
MIV sees market as less volatile
The market for milk and milk products has been less volatile in 2019 than in previous years it was noted at the annual meeting of the German Dairy Industry Association (MIV).
Effective process monitoring key to ensuring dairy safety
The International Dairy Federation has published new guidance outlining additional actions that can be taken in the production process to minimise risk of Listeria contamination in dairy products.
Food safety initiative aimed at artisan ice cream companies launched in US
The Innovation Center for US Dairy has made food safety resources for small and artisanal ice cream manufacturers, including a class and technical support, available online.