Regulatory
IDF launches 15th edition Animal Health Report 2021
The yearly edition takes readers through a journey of animal health and welfare and illustrates the importance of adequate animal care of dairy animals for sustainable production.
EDA comments on new Common Agricultural Policy
The European Dairy Association (EDA) says it is looking forward to a new Common Agricultural Policy that will soon be approved by the European Parliament.
DSM receives positive EFSA opinion for methane-reducing feed additive
The EFSA opinion confirms that the feed additive, Bovaer, reduces enteric methane emissions from dairy cows and is safe for the animal and the consumer.
Mountain product seal awarded to DalterFood Parmigiano Reggiano
Italy’s DalterFood Group says its Solo di Pezzata Rossa Italiana Parmigiano Reggiano cheese has obtained the EU’s Mountain Food guarantee seal and designation
India cracks down on plant-based names
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has ordered an investigation into the alleged use of dairy terms on the labels of plant-based beverages and food products.
IRI estimates 26% of available supermarket space following new HFSS restrictions
New figures from IRI estimate that 26% of space is potentially ‘up for grabs’ in UK supermarkets when new regulations impacting in-store promotion and off-shelf display of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products come into force next year.
Moving small scale centre stage
The United Nations Food Systems pre-Summit is going on this week (26-28 July) in Rome and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is hosting several events, including Bold Actions for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment in Food Systems with IFAD Goodwill Ambassador Sabrina Elba.
Finding solution to NI Protocol challenges is essential but complex, warns BVA
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned that any government solution to the Northern Ireland Protocol, relating to the movement of products of animal origin, will be complex.
Amul wins trademark case in Canada
Indian dairy Amul has been successful in obtaining an order from the Federal Court, Canada for trademark violation.
Quality programme launches in Germany as QM-Milch
Dutch milk quality and certification programme, Qlip, is now concentrating on also implementing the German QM-Milch programme.
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.