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Value of US exports in 2019 at a five-year high
US dairy export value was nearly $3.92 billion in the first eight months of 2019, up 3% from last year and the highest figure in five years.
Dairy industry ‘dismayed’ at updated temporary tariff regime
UK dairy processors have ‘hit out’ in response to changes to the no deal tariff regime announced by the UK government, which could cost the industry £1.3bn (€1.48bn) in lost export potential.
Emsur and Coexpan develop easy-to-recycle yogurt pots
Emsur Argentina has partnered up with Coexpan Chile to develop a removable banderole (label) which can be pulled off pots without leaving any residue, making it easier for consumers to recycle.
Fonterra appoints chief operating officer
Fonterra has appointed Fraser Whineray to its management team in the newly created role of chief operating officer, starting in early 2020.
Vilsack highlights reasons to be cheerful about future of US exports
At this year’s World Dairy Expo, the USDEC president and CEO cited new developments and marketing strategies to increase exports to North American neighbours as well as overseas markets
Lact’Union presents new flavours of Promess drinking yogurt
French dairy co-operative Lact’Union Group has expanded its Promess ambient dairy drinking dessert with two new flavours: strawberry and banana.
Tate & Lyle completes maltodextrin capacity expansion
Tate & Lyle, a provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, has completed the expansion of its non-GMO Maltosweet Maltodextrin production line at its facility in Boleraz, Slovakia, doubling its capacity.
‘Hostage taking’ of EU cheeses
The European Dairy Association has released its opinions surrounding the recent World Trade Organisation’s ruling on retaliatory US tariffs on certain European cheeses in the Airbus versus Boeing dispute.
UK dairy campaign scoops international award
A UK dairy marketing campaign was awarded the International Milk Promotion Group Yves Boutonnat Trophy at this year’s annual World Dairy Summit in Istanbul.
Winners of the PPMA Awards revealed
The processing and packaging machinery industry celebrated another year of outstanding achievement and business excellence at its eighth PPMA Group Industry Awards.
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.
Faerch creates PP and rPET snap packs
Snap packs have fast become a consumer favourite, offering the flexibility of single-serve portions to guarantee product freshness and portion control.
Arla piloting in Upahl
Arla Foods is upgrading its dairy site in Upahl, Germany with a new pilot plant and a connected laboratory for the development and production of fresh milk products.
Fonterra downturn in 2019 but hopeful for 2020
Fonterra has announced its FY19 annual results, the final milk price for the 2018/19 season, its refreshed strategy and changes to its operating model and management team. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell said that 2019 was incredibly tough for the co-operative as it reported a net loss of $605m, but it was also the year Fonterra […]