EU
EDA elects new president in “challenging times”
The European Dairy Association has elected Albert de Groot, CEO of Vreugdenhil, as its new president at its policy conference in Brussels.
EU and US demand drives UK 2024 exports value to £1.8 billion
Despite a challenging trading environment, the total value of UK dairy exports broadly matched 2023, with export values to the EU and US increasing.
PPWR finally approved: Changes ahead for European packaging
Its entry into force is set to significantly impact the European packaging industry
The European aspects
European agriculture and dairy is an important market and one that has to be preserved and strengthened, particularly in the face of growing pressure from outside players that do not have Europe’s best interests at heart.
AIMPLAS develops a demonstrator for plastic product digital passport
The passport offers consumers easy, transparent, and secure access to key information about the traceability, materials, recycling, and carbon footprint of the products they buy, as an example of transparency and sustainability in the plastics industry.
European dairy looks for holistic response to trade challenges
Synergies in EU trade and agriculture are required to respond to international tariff threats, Liz Newmark in Brussels reports
Passports provided for sustainability
Greiner Packaging now offers Sustainability Passports to measure CO2e for its products, backed by TÜV Austria and SCG certifications, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and UK Plastic Packaging Tax exemptions.
Lactose-free market in EU set to grow
The market for lactose-free dairy products in Europe has grown significantly in recent years due to growing demand for alternative dairy products and increased awareness of lactose intolerance.
The next gen challenges
I’ve been travelling again. This week, it was to Bella Italia, where The European Dairy Association held its annual conference in Rome. The issue of the next generation for the dairy industry was top of the agenda, along with the pressures on livestock agriculture.
EDA joins with 43 associations to call for an open EU trade policy
With one in every five jobs in the EU relying on exports, trade openness is a key driver of economic growth and job creation.
UK opts out of “Not for EU” labels outside Northern Ireland
The UK government is still leaving the door open to applying the policy in the future on a case-by-case basis, it says.
Inflation impacts on global exporters, says USDA FAS
Argentina’s economic crisis and its domestic dairy industry, along with exports, is the headline for the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA FAS) latest dairy world markets and trade report.
EU production expected to dip, says USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
The European Union semi-annual report released by the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) predicts a drop to 148.9 million metric tonnes (MMT) in milk production this year, from 149.3 MMT in 2023.
Dairy brands set to take part in IFE 2024
IFE, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, returns to ExCeL London on 25-27 March to showcase thousands of quality food and drink products from the UK and around the world.