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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.
Arla launches new whey ingredient that slows age-related muscle decline
Arla Foods Ingredients’ new whey protein ingredient reportedly offers highly accessible content of branched-chain amino acids and essential amino acids such as leucine, which are important for muscle synthesis in seniors.
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).
Food Union launches 100 ice cream flavours in Northern Europe
Food Union has prepared over 100 novel products for the upcoming summer season for customers in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Belarus and Russia.
China gives green light to whey permeate imports
On 15 May 2020, China published an official safety and quality standard for using permeate powders in food processing, signifying that its market is ready to accept imports of the ingredient.
Australia’s fortune changes with rains
During the past six months there has been a dramatic turnaround in milk production in Australia, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service report.
ESI opens production line for infant formula in France
ESI Nutrition, the nutrition division of dairy co-operative Laïta, says its new production line located in its Ploudaniel, France facility is now fully operational and ran the first commercial production on 28 April.
Day 50 from your lockdown
I realise many of you have had a longer lockdown than the UK, and have emerged to a new world where we all wear face masks and observe social distancing. We watch with hope as those of you wander out into the new world in whatever country you’re in, and try to make this new way of moving about work.
US March exports up to Asia despite disruptions
US dairy exporters topped year-earlier levels for the seventh straight month in March, despite disruptions resulting from the coronavirus outbreak, the US Dairy Export Council reports.
Arla Foods Ingredients launches ambient yogurt concept
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a clean-label concept to help brands meet growing demand for ambient yogurt in China.
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.
The impact of coronavirus on UK food supply chain
GODAN, Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition, has released comments from its executive director, Andre Laperriere, about the impact of coronavirus on the UK food supply chain.
Ecolean and dairy customers donate to affected communities in China
Global packaging producer Ecolean and its customers in the Chinese dairy sector are donating products to hospitals and other institutions in communities affected by general restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Fonterra’s interim results up in an uncertain market
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced its 2020 interim results, which show the co-operative’s financial performance has improved with increased underlying earnings and reduced debt.