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RABDF outlines nine steps to safeguard UK dairy workers as Covid-19 restrictions ease
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers has summarised the UK government’s guidelines for working safely during Covid-19 into nine key steps for dairy farmers.
Ammerland reports good 2019 but predicts slow normalisation
Ammerland dairy in Germany has had successful development in recent years. Last year, sales increased by around €82 million or 8.9%, to €998.6 million.
Ice cream sales co-operation for HofEis brand
German dairy Schwarzwaldmilch is taking over the field ice cream trade as part of sales co-operation with Schwarzwälder Eismanufaktur.
Drinking milk still tops in Austria
In Austria, drinking milk makes up the largest share of milk sold, according to a report from Agrarmarkt Austria (AMA).
Virtual Cheese Awards to take place in July
Nigel Pooley and Sarah de Wit have decided to launch the world’s first Virtual Cheese Awards, taking place on Saturday 18 July 2020.
Continue to support cheese makers, says Bath Soft Cheese
Bath Soft Cheese Co managing director Hugh Padfield has urged people to continue supporting artisan cheese makers, as they remain without orders from restaurants and gastro-pubs for the foreseeable future.
Middle Eastern cheese demand shows upward trend
Driven by increasing demand for cheese and curd in the Middle East, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade.
Australia’s fortune changes with rains
During the past six months there has been a dramatic turnaround in milk production in Australia, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service report.
DSM launches new cultures to boost yield in mozzarella production
Capable of achieving a higher moisture content in mozzarella, DSM’s new DelvoCheese CP-500 cultures range increases yield by up to 1.3%.
Stilton sales drop by up to 30%
New figures released by the Stilton Cheese Makers Association (SCMA), which represents the UK’s Stilton producers, show that sales have declined by up to 30% as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
ESI opens production line for infant formula in France
ESI Nutrition, the nutrition division of dairy co-operative Laïta, says its new production line located in its Ploudaniel, France facility is now fully operational and ran the first commercial production on 28 April.
European Dairy Association annual convention goes virtual
The coronavirus pandemic and its impact on international travel have forced the European Dairy Association to change the annual conference from a physical gathering in Madrid to a video conference on 20 November.
Organic milk sales increase in Germany
The fact that people are eating more at home is benefitting sales of organic products.
UK dairy sector launches £1m consumer marketing campaign
#MilkYourMoments encourages people to share their special moments of personal connection through their love of milk and great tasting dairy products, particularly in these challenging times.