European Dairy Association
Up for the challenge
CAP, sustainability and taking on the offense were top of mind at the European Dairy Association’s annual convention in Brussels. Suzanne Christiansen reports
Delivering dairy sustainably
With the theme of, “The Future is Dairy,” there was much to discuss at the European Dairy Association in Brussels, Belgium 7-9 November. Heads of several companies, ranging from FrieslandCampina to Lactalis and Arla Foods, detailed their moves to feed the planet while containing emissions.
Trade day showcases EU dairy
The main highlight of the European Dairy Association’s recent trade day was shared optimism, underlined by the fact that European trade in agricultural products is booming.
International Dairy Cooperatives Forum celebrates 20 years
The International Dairy Cooperatives Forum, said to be the largest dairy industry event in Central and Eastern Europe, is marking its 20-year anniversary in Bialystok, Poland, 20-21 September.
EU and New Zealand in negotiations
Over the last several months, New Zealand-EU negotiations have been pushed by both sides with huge energy, but rather below the public radar, the European Dairy Association (EDA) reports.
Moving on in the European Union
Going to the European Dairy Association meeting in Brussels last week was kind of like having dinner with an ex for British attendees. The European Union has dealt with Brexit and moved on, bought a house and they’re planning on getting another member or two to add to their growing family.
EDA comments on new Common Agricultural Policy
The European Dairy Association (EDA) says it is looking forward to a new Common Agricultural Policy that will soon be approved by the European Parliament.
The time is now
The UK is still part of the EU, even if it is just geographically. As we are all discovering with climate change, the issues facing agriculture are the same, no matter where in Europe one lies and what one’s status is. Location triumphs over all.
EDA comments on the CAP provisional deal
Milk and dairy products are among the EU’s top agricultural sectors and EDA has been following the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) trilogue negotiations closely.
European organisations concerned about the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy
A joint declaration by two dozen European farming organisations, including the European Dairy Association (EDA), has asked for clarification of the EU’s Farm to Fork strategy.
Giuseppe Ambrosi appointed EDA president
The European Dairy Association Board has elected Giuseppe Ambrosi as its new president.
Mandatory milk origin labelling decree annulled by French Conseil d’État
On 10 March 2021, the French Conseil d’État annulled for excess of power the French decree on mandatory origin labelling for milk.
EDA takes on Nestlé
A letter signed by several multinational companies including Unilever and Nestlé asks that the European Parliament reconsider some of its premises, including current provisions ensuring the words “milk”, “cheese”, “yoghurt”, “butter” or “whey” are used exclusively for products that contain dairy milk.
Virtual autumn meeting hubs
Things have changed a lot since the beginning of the year, to say the least. One of these changes, due to coronavirus, has been the rise of the virtual conference and webinars. Events managers are working hard to make online conferences and sessions to grab the online viewers’ interests.