Regulatory
Arla Foods Ingredients receives positive EFSA opinion for Peptigen IF-3080
The European Food Safety Authority has published an opinion that Arla Foods Ingredients’ Peptigen IF-3080 (protein hydrolysate) is safe and suitable for use in infant formula and follow-on formula products in the EU.
Dutch nutritional labelling scheme Nutri-Score is being reviewed
A report has been released outlining the benefits and challenges of the nutrition labelling system, Nutri-Score.
Increased flexibilities in USDA nutritional meal requirements for children welcomed
The announcement from USDA clears up several years of confusion and takes a positive step toward restoring more varieties of milk to the school meals programme, according to the International Dairy Foods Association.
DBV has plans for the quality mark system
On Milk, the specialist forum of the German Farmers Association (DBV) held at the end of January, discussions centred on industry communication for German milk producers.
MIV calls for flexible work time for dairies
Due to the rise in coronavirus infections in Germany, the German dairy industry association (MIV) is calling on the federal government for more flexible working time management in dairies.
The Gruyère complexity
News arrives that the term Gruyère is a generic term, as decided by a US District Court, is being appealed by the plaintiffs, the Swiss Interprofession du Gruyère and the French Syndicat Interprofessional du Gruyère, the US-based publication, Cheese Reporter, notes.
Scrapping milk Use-By dates good news for UK dairy industry, says RABDF
The decision by Morrisons to remove Use-By-dates from milk packaging to avoid food wastage is welcomed news for the dairy industry, according to the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF).
Austrian animal welfare must be paid for, says Petschar
The Austrian dairy industry is ready to further expand its sustainability & quality strategy, but additional services for higher qualities and cost increases for farmers must be compensated, says the president of the Association of Austrian Milk Processors (VÖM).
Alland & Robert welcomes US classification on acacia gum
International leader in natural gums Alland & Robert announced it is delighted that acacia gum can be classified as a fibre for nutrition labelling purposes in the United States, including within dairy products.
Faber to take lead at IFRS Foundation
The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation have announced the appointment of former Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber to serve as chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
Expanded dairy animal welfare standards in Germany
In Germany, the Initiative Animal Welfare (ITW) organisation, which so far has developed a uniform labeling for meat, wants to expand to the husbandry for milk and dairy products as of 2022.
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.