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Strategic interventions in developing countries can help meet growing global demand for milk
Improving dairy production in developing countries is a topic that will be highlighted in the November issue of the Journal of Dairy Science.
Global cheese markets hit record highs
In 2019, the global cheese market increased by 2.3%, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline, according to a new report from IndexBox.
Record sales to Southeast Asia drive US dairy export numbers higher
Record exports of dry ingredients to Southeast Asia, plus rebounding volumes of whey products to China, sent US dairy exports higher for the eighth straight month, according to new data released by The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC).
Nestlé ESAR celebrates partnerships on World Milk Day
Nestlé formed various strategic partnerships and continues to support the dairy sector through a number of initiatives across the East and South Africa region (ESAR).
The issue of intervention
The news that the European Union is going to use intervention to help prop up the skimmed milk powder (SMP) and butter prices in the EU was not greeted with widespread joy everywhere in the dairy industry last week.
SIG wins Hochwald contract in Germany
Aseptic packaging machinery company SIG has been chosen by Hochwald, one of the largest German dairy co-operatives, as its preferred partner for a new dairy production site.
Unilever and UK government launch global campaign to tackle spread of coronavirus
The campaign will reach up to a billion people worldwide, raising awareness and changing behaviour, to make sure people are regularly washing their hands with soap and disinfecting surfaces.
Data on milk powder will be published by the European Commission, says EMB
When the “We should not export our problems” campaign was launched last year, the issue of fat-filled milk powder being exported to Africa at dumping prices did not figure in any way in data collection and was, therefore, given no consideration by EU policy-makers, according Silvia Däberitz of the European Milk Board (EMB).
IDF welcomes Russia and Kenya as members
The International Dairy Federation (IDF), the global source of science-based dairy expertise since 1903, has welcomed Russia and Kenya as official members of IDF.
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.
African farmers call for responsible EU policy
A solidarity rally close to the EU Council building recently saw dairy farmers from Burkina Faso, Mali, and three other West African countries standing with dairy farmers from all over Europe.
DMK Group’s new portfolio unveiled at Gulfood
The DMK Group will reveal its new portfolio to trade professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at this year’s Gulfood show
Givaudan opens new flavours technical and commercial centre in Morocco
Flavours and fragrance specialist Givaudan has opened a new flavours technical and commercial centre in Casablanca, Morocco.