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Mozzarella tops in Switzerland
Last year, more cheese was sold in Swiss retail trade as well as in the gastronomical and wholesale trade.
Müller UK completes integration and Watson is CFO
Müller has a busy time ahead following the confirmed completion of Britain’s largest ever dairy industry integration, a new strategy for the future has been set, and a key executive board appointment has been confirmed.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Ingredients, Sustainability
Chr Hansen buys Austrian rennet supplier
Chr Hansen has further expanded its animal rennet enzyme production and presence into the traditional segments of speciality cheeses.
New standards for Swiss dairy
From July 2019 new industry standards for milk will apply for Swiss dairy farmers
MIV approves of German dairy labelling laws
The German Milk Industry Association (MIV) has welcomed the changes in consumer protection laws.
DMK wins training award for apprentice scheme
In Germany, the Zeven plant of the DMK Group was chosen as the “training company for the German Dairy Industry 2018” as part of the 111th ZDM Association Day.
FDA weighs in on plant-based “dairy” names
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has issued the following statement on modernising standards of identity and the use of dairy names for plant-based substitutes.
Lakeland Dairies and LacPatrick Dairies agree merger terms
Lakeland Dairies and LacPatrick Dairies have agreed to merge following the unanimous approval of the Boards of both co-operative societies who are recommending the proposed merger to their respective shareholders.
Altschul joins siggi’s as CEO
Siggi’s, a US-based maker of Icelandic yogurt, has announced that Carlos Altschul will be joining as the company’s president and CEO.
US export council road show in Asia
The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and 13 dairy suppliers are showcasing the nutrition and functionality of dairy by participating in the Fi Asia show in Jakarta this week (3-5 October).
Protest over CAP reform in Austria
A protest gathering of IG-Milch, the Austrian farmers organisation, was held at the same time as the Informal Agriculture Council in Schloss Hof, where EU ministers were discussing the fate of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after the year 2020.
Alove launches Aloe vera yogurt drinks
Japanese-style yogurt brand Alove is expanding its range in the US with the addition of new Aloe vera yogurt drinks. While the Aloe vera plant is most often seen in health and wellbeing products, Aloe vera beverages are increasing in the mainstream markets after being produced in Asia for decades. Colleen Sherfey, senior director of […]
DairyUK welcome plans to tackle food waste
Dairy UK has welcomed today’s announcement from Britain’s secretary of state Michael Gove of an additional £15 million to tackle food waste and redistribute surplus food.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Ingredients, Regulatory, Sustainability
New FrieslandCampina Kievit innovation kitchen opened
FrieslandCampina Kievit has opened a new innovation kitchen in Manila, Philippines.