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Danone reports first half up in results
Net sales for dairy giant Danone reached €13,757 million in the first half of 2024, up 4% on a like-for-like (LFL) basis, with positives in each category.
Unilever’s half year results hit the Walls
Unilever’s ice cream division (15% of group turnover) saw underlying sales growth at 0.6% with volume down by 1%, driven by weak sales in China and a softer start to the summer season in Europe.
Looking for the young cheesemonger of the year
The Academy of Cheese now calling out for cheesemongers around the world to enter in its search for the next Young Cheesemonger of the Year.
Epiros reduces plastic and waste brine in new packaging design
With the new, environmentally friendly packaging, Epiros achieves a 15% reduction in plastic, the reduction of discarded brine by 34% and atmospheric pollutants by 3.6%, compared to the previous packaging of the products.
The French in focus
France occupies a select place in world dairy, as a large producer of cow milk and its products, but also other small ruminant milks such as goats and sheep.
Lyras encourages UK dairies to adopt sustainability practices
The UK dairy industry is facing a financial squeeze, and producers must harness sustainable practices to save on waste costs and mitigate risks.
GHG project underway in Switzerland
The Swiss milk sector project, KlimaStaR Milch, which aims to study how it’s possible to make milk production more climate-friendly, has now passed its first year.
Austrian regulations set to start
A regulation on the labeling of origin of the ingredients meat, milk and eggs in canteen kitchens will come into force in Austria on 1 September.
Final entries called for World Cheese Awards
The closing date of this year’s World Cheese Awards is fast approaching, with the Guild of Fine Food unveiling further information about the World Cheese Market and the Young Cheesemonger of the Year competition.
Animal welfare up in Switzerland
Since 2019, the Swiss dairy industry standard, Der Grüner Teppich (The Green Carpet), has grown so that 70% of total milk volume in Switzerland meets the high sustainability requirements of the production standard.
Electric belt hoists for the brining process
Bretagne Manutention, a partner of Verlinde, has assisted a cheese dairy plant in Mayenne, France, which was experiencing various maintenance problems with its chain hoists for a cheese brining process.
Dairy developments all over the world
Among the interesting international news at the moment is that the EU has adopted a policy on not leaving dairy out of the school scheme, but instead has resolved to ensure that adequate fruit and vegetables, along with dairy products, are available to school children in its legislation.
Atlas Copco expands vacuum pump range
Atlas Copco, specialist for high-quality vacuum solutions, is expanding its comprehensive vacuum pump portfolio with the side channel blowers DB series.
Nestlé and PAI to create joint venture for frozen pizza in Europe
Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe.