Canada
Kerry announces acquisition of Canadian probiotic company
The acquisition of Bio-K Plus will expand Kerry’s capabilities and leadership position in the probiotics market.
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.
Cathedral City launches in Canada
Saputo Dairy UK has announced the launch of Cathedral City cheddar cheese in more than 500 stores across Canada.
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).
Keynote speakers announced for IDF Symposium 2020
The IDF Cheese Science and Technology Symposium introduces most recent research, innovation and expertise in fields such as cheese microbial ecology, ripening, flavour, texture, functionality, cheese authenticity, nutrition, health, efficiency and innovation in processes.
UDEC commends USMCA agreement
The US dairy industry commended the White House and Congress for reaching a deal on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urged lawmakers to vote swiftly on legislation implementing the trade pact.
Sleep Well joins Agropur’s Inno Accel programme
Sleep Well has been selected to join Canadian dairy co-operative Agropur’s Inno Accel programme, the largest open innovation initiative in the North American dairy industry.
Saputo buys Lion Dairy cheese business
Saputo of Canada has entered into an agreement to acquire the specialty cheese business of Lion-Dairy & Drinks Pty of Australia.
Farmers protest over EU trade policy
Farmers from 17 European organisations have been demonstrating for an EU trade policy that is fair and climate-friendly around the globe.
Somerdale sees US & Canadian market growth
Somerdale International has seen its US and Canadian market revenues grow by over 35% in the last five years and in 2018, sales passed the £15million ($19m) mark.
Making new friends and keeping old ones
There was news from Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that Britain will be welcome to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership after its departure from the European Union.
Small Austrian farm protest no match for CETA
Many farmers of the small farms in Austria are disappointed that the Austrian Parliament has agreed on the transatlantic trade treaty, CETA.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients
Mexican tariffs impacting US cheese
On 1 June, Mexico announced that it would impose retaliatory tariffs on a number of US exports in response to duties the US placed on imports of Mexican steel and aluminium.
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