australia
Müller launches first Australian inspired yogurt
Müller Yogurt & Desserts is targeting shoppers looking for a sense of adventure and escapism, with its latest Australian inspired yogurt launch.
Welsh cheese factory receives international recognition ahead of Spring opening
Lauded as the cream of sustainability and innovation in the sector, Mona Dairy in Anglesey was visited by Australia’s High Commissioner George Brandis QC and Virginia Crosbie, MP for Ynys Mon.
Roundup: Dairy products
Here is your roundup of the latest end product news.
Traditionally cave aged cheddar debuts in Australia
Mayers Fine Food, in partnership with Somerdale International, an exporter of British cheese, is launching a new Westminster Cave Aged cheddar developed specifically for the Australian market.
World Milk Day 2021
Now in its 22nd year, World Milk Day aims to help create a positive stream of conversation and generally display how much we all love milk. This year, the theme will focus on Sustainability in the dairy sector, with messages around the environment, nutrition and socio-economics.
The pandemic through the OECD numbers
I find statistics fascinating, and how these numbers interact with our daily lives. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released some new figures recently, showing that growth of gross domestic product (GDP) in the G20 area slowed to 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2020, down from the large rebound in the previous quarter (7.8%) that followed the unprecedented falls in the first half of the year due to Covid-19 containment measures.
Global milk output lower but prices up
After a very strong global milk production growth in 2020, Rabobank assumes that milk production will slow down significantly in 2021, however prospects for milk prices are better than expected at the beginning of the pandemic.
International FoodTec Award 2021 winners announced
The DLG (German Agricultural Society) has announced the 20 recipients of the International FoodTec Award for pioneering development in terms of innovation, sustainability and efficiency.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Ingredients, Packaging, Sustainability
Somerdale acquires blended cheese business of Abergavenny Fine Foods
The acquisition reinforces Somerdale’s position as a leader in the supply of blended cheese.
Bega Cheese to acquire Lion Dairy and Drinks
Australian dairy company Bega Cheese is set to purchase Lion Dairy and Drinks from Japan’s Kirin for $534 million.
Milk output improves in Australia
Milk production in 2020 in Australia has experienced a dramatic turnaround, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service.
Fonterra buys Dairy Country cheese business in Australia
New Zealand dairy major Fonterra is to buy Australia-based Retail Food Group’s (RFG) Dairy Country cheese business for AU$19.2m (€11.7m).
Getting caught in the middle
News comes that Australia’s government is blocking Mengniu Dairy in China from taking over Dairy Farmers in a A$600 million (€363.8m) bid, after its foreign investment review board (FIRB) advised approval.
US dairy exports reach record high
The US Dairy Export Council reports that in May, US dairy export volume was the most it has been in more than two years.