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Machine and plant manufacturer ystral expands testing capacities
German company ystral is investing around €1.8 million in a new validation centre at its headquarters in Ballrechten-Dottingen (Germany).
Affineur of the Year in UK named
Rennet & Rind in Lincolnshire was crowned Affineur of the Year 2025 on 3 June, having impressed the judges with its maturation and refinement of a truckle of cheddar from Quicke’s in Devon.
British farms need resilience, not waiting games
James Farrell, head of rural and partner at Knight Frank, leading independent global property consultancy, has examined why British estates and farms need to adopt a more business-minded approach, which is the central theme of the spring/summer edition of the firm’s flagship Rural Report.
dsm-firmenich breaks ground on flavours and blends facility in Italy
dsm-firmenich, a nutrition ingredients business, has started construction on a new production facility in Italy in 2027.
AFI and MasterSense in Chile agreement
Arla Foods Ingredients has extended its distribution partnership with MasterSense for the Chilean market with an agreement that reinforces both companies’ commitment to growth in the region.
Nestlé’s upskilling programme in Nigeria
Nestlé Professional has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating youth entrepreneurship, with a workshop in Lagos, Nigeria to upskill over 300 operators and attendants within its My Own Business (MYOWBU) programme.
Weltec Biopower expands management team
As of 1 June 2025, Weltec Biopower will be expanding its management team. In addition to the current managing director Jens Albartus, Tobias Gerweler and Dirk Krumdieck will also be taking on responsibility at the management level.
Bartels named director general of the Food and Beverage Carton Alliance
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) in Brussels is pleased to announce the appointment of Sebastian Bartels as its new director general.
Nestlé launches Singergity in Latin America and Middle East
Nestlé’s Sinergity is now being introduced in markets throughout Latin America and the Middle East, with launches in additional parts of Asia planned for later this year.
Nordic Dairy Congress sets the stage for growth
The recent congress in Iceland welcomed over 300 delegates from the various Nordic countries, along with the UK and US.
Fonterra’s strong third quarter
The co-op has seen a normalised profit after tax of $1,158 million, equivalent to 70 cents per share, with operating profit of $1,740 million, up $267 million on last year.
Irish supplier president questions CAP “simplification” proposals
So far this year, farmers had seen new regulations around changes on veterinary medicines and changes to the Nitrates Regulations, while the new regulations on EU Deforestation are due for implementation later this year.
Tetra Pak launches Dairy Hub Handbook ahead of World Milk Day
The latest Tetra Pak Dairy Hub handbook, published since 2011, has been published ahead of World Milk Day on 1 June.
Arla Foods Ingredients and Alchemy Agencies join forces in Oceania
The agreement supports Arla Foods Ingredients’ strategy to expand sales in Southeast Asia and in ANZ/Oceania.