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New FrieslandCampina Kievit innovation kitchen opened
FrieslandCampina Kievit has opened a new innovation kitchen in Manila, Philippines.
Arla Foods and Foremost Farms USA to explore strategic partnership
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods and U.S. based dairy co-operative Foremost Farms USA are reportedly in advanced discussions about forming a strategic partnership.
Dairy UK calls for post-Brexit school milk funding
Dairy UK has called on the British government to safeguard the future of school milk schemes by committing to their long-term funding post-Brexit.
Jermi opts for Eismann as MD
German dairy group Jermi has had a change in its management, as Karl Eismann has taken over the position of managing director and COO.
DMK Group at SIAL, Paris 2018
At this year’s SIAL in Paris, visitors can sample the latest cheese, dairy products and ingredients innovations from German dairy cooperative, DMK Group.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Ingredients
Dairy UK responds to Agriculture Bill
The new Agriculture Bill was presented to Parliament on 12 September 2018. Here, Dairy UK Chair Paul Vernon and Chair of the Farmers Forum Arthur Fearnall give their responses to the Bill.
Uelzena merges subsidiaries
German dairy group Uelzena has bundled its sales activities in the dairy products business segment for the baking trade, with the merger of Trilactis and Hoche Butter.
Ornua plans expansion in Germany
Ornua Deutschland wants to expand the Kerrygold brand further.
Ten metres of cheese and a baby
The Guild Internationale des Fromagers put on a lot of cheese at its meeting last week to welcome in several new members from the UK and France, including Michelin starred chef Raymond Blanc.
Germany exports see upticks in Mexico and China
Exports in the first half of 2018 were relatively modest from the point of view of German dairies, according to the German Export-Union for Milk Products.
Emmi reports improved sales in first half of 2018
In the first six months of 2018, dairy giant Emmi has done well and generated consolidated sales of CHF1,675 million (€1.5bn) compared to CHF1,600 million in the same period of 2017.
New inductees into International Cheese Guild
In an ceremony to be held at the Residence de France in London on 13 September, a number of cheese aficionados are to be inducted into the International Cheese Guild.
UK dairy continues trade deficit
The UK runs at a trade deficit for many key dairy products, meaning it imports more than it exports, according to a report from the UK’s Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board. This trend has continued in 2018.
Hochdorf reports a dip in sales
The Hochdorf Group generated net sales of CHF 281.6 million (€249.4m) in the first half of this year, which is 6.9% down on the previous year’s net sales of CHF302.4 million.