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Our hot planet
In this European heatwave, it is probably not advisable to be reading up on how 30 years ago we were all warned about global warming, but sometimes these long reads land on my smartphone and suddenly I am engrossed on my settee, eating ice cream and peering at the tiny screen.
Grupo Lala names new CEO
Grupo Lala announces that Mauricio Leyva Arboleda will assume the general management of the company as of 1 September.
UN’s Moon joins IDF at World Dairy Summit
The upcoming IDF World Dairy Summit taking place in Daejeon, South Korea, from 15-19 October, is expected to draw more than 1,000 international delegates, with the theme, Dairy for the Next Generation.
Cargill offers premium texturising solutions for dairy desserts
According to Cargill, dairy manufacturers can now achieve premium texture, using Satiagel Seabrid, a cost-efficient and sustainably sourced ingredient for creamy dairy desserts.
Starbucks extends partnership with Arla Foods
Starbucks has a new strategic licensing agreement with the farmer-owned dairy cooperative Arla Foods.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients
A matter of perspective
The news that the European Union and Mexico have reached a free trade agreement is of some concern in some quarters, particularly north of the Mexico-US border, but not here in Europe.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients
Getting the message out
It’s always a challenge changing perceptions, as US cheese makers are discovering. US dairy is used worldwide, but often as a commodity base.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients
Ornua announces new chief executive designate
The Board of Ornua has announced the appointment of John Jordan as chief executive designate. Jordan will assume the role of chief executive from 30 June 2018.
LacPatrick opens dairy facility in N.Ireland
Dairy co-operative LacPatrick has opened a new €33.7 million technology centre in Northern Ireland.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients
Arla Foods announces global investment
Arla Foods has announced a plan to invest almost half a billion pounds (€527 million) in 2018 as the company continues to deliver on its 2020 growth ambition.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients, Packaging
Hunter named as MD of Ornua Foods UK
Ornua is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Hunter to the new role of managing director of Ornua Foods UK.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients
Rabobank predicts tighter supplies in 2018
Growth in milk supply—which turned positive in the second quarter if 2017— accelerated in the third quarter.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients
IFCN says low milk production in 2016 caused 2017 price peak
Latest IFCN analysis reveals that the world production growth rate of milk in 2016 was the lowest since 1997.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients
Arla sells its share in Vigor
Following a change in ownership of Brazilian dairy company Vigor, Arla Foods has divested its 8% share in the company with immediate effect.