Regulatory
An added biodynamic
Biodynamic agriculture has been in existence since 1928 and had an uptick in the 1970s and 1980s and is now gaining popularity again.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
SPX Flow unveils new valve for US Dairy sector
SPX Flow has announced it will be launching a new valve within its D4 Series double seat mix proof portfolio.
Under fives should avoid plant-based drinks
A new consensus recommendation and report, “Healthy Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood,” confirms some good news for the dairy sector, the European Dairy Association reports.
Traffic light labelling discussed in Germany
Reformulation and extended nutrition labeling are a main topics in the public discourse about a balanced diet in Germany, in which the German Dairy Industry Association (MIV) is participating.
Epi Ingredients’ fermented powders now Kosher-certified
Epi Ingredients’ industrial facility in Ancenis, France has been certified Kosher by the Orthodox union Kosher certification service.
Nearly a third of consumers bin edible food due to label confusion
New research has found many British adults end up throwing away perfectly edible produce, because they are confused by package labels.
New milk standard in Germany
The new “QM-Milch-Standard 2020” will become effective on 1 January 2020 in Germany, when it will replace the currently used standard 2.0.
Arla obtains GRAS approval for alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula
Arla Foods Ingredients has obtained Generally Recognised as Safe (GRAS) approval relating to its use of alpha-lactalbumin in infant formula.
Charter for Sustainable Swiss Milk signed in Bern
The ‘Charter for Sustainable Swiss Milk’ has been signed in Bern, Switzerland by 41 representatives of milk production, milk processing, retail trade and animal welfare.
Partnerships are crucial to ensure food safety and food security, says Arla
Access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food for all is a key theme at this week’s World Food Summit 2019 in Copenhagen.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
FrieslandCampina ups GMO-free milk supply
Due to a higher demand in Germany, Dutch dairy group FrieslandCampina is increasing the number of participating dairy farms that supply VLOG (GMO-free) milk from 400 to more than 600.
Lithuanian cheese gains Protected Geographical Indication status
Lithuanian cheese brand Džiugas has been awarded a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) from the European Commission.
Definitions of dairy asked by Austria
Due to technical-industrial progress, imitations of originals are becoming increasingly similar and thus the misleading increasingly likely, so the original and imitation must be clearly recognisable, says Josef Moosbrugger, president of the Chamber of Agriculture in Austria.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Regulatory
IDF releases 2nd edition of Dairy Sustainability Outlook
Second edition of case studies for sustainable dairying offers those involved in the field with an insight into ongoing projects and new research on sustainability of importance for the dairy sector.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability