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DMK takes over DV Nutrition
With the approval from the antitrust authorities, the German DMK Group will take over the entire assets of DV Nutrition V.O.F. in the Netherlands.
Sustainability report shows wins for dairy industry
Data published in the Climate Change Agreement Biennial Report has shown that the dairy processing sector has delivered a 21% improvement in energy efficiency between 2008 and 2018.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
New report highlights carbon reductions in dairy sector
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland has published the second annual EU Sustainable Dairy Fact Book, in conjunction with the EU and the European Milk Forum.
New milk quality standard in Germany
The new, German QM Milk Standard 2020 will be valid from 1 January and will replace the previous standard 2.0 as of that date.
Top industry accolade for Reaseheath College’s Food Centre team
Reaseheath College’s food processing halls team has once again achieved the highest standards of food safety and hygiene within a food production facility.
Dairy Quarterly Q4 2019: Farmers Welcome Higher Prices – Will Consumers?
Milk and dairy product prices are on the rise, but the ability to pass on these increases through the supply chain to consumers is a challenge, according to the latest RaboResearch Dairy Quarterly report.
Moody direct named as authorised distributor for GEA
GEA, a supplier of equipment for food and beverage processing, has appointed Moody Direct Ltd as one of its authorised UK distributors for GEA pumps, valves, and homogenisers.
Wyke Farms’ cheese grader Diane Cox joins board of directors
Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer, and producer of renewable energy, has named Diane Cox as group technical director, responsible for all business quality and technical functions.
Fractioning milk for therapy
German scientists are using membrane technology to obtain antibodies from milk for medical and nutritional purposes
A2 meta analysis offers no conclusion
“Based on the scientific facts no recommendation can currently be made for the A2 milk,” said Christine Röger, head of science at the Competence Center for Nutrition (KErn).
Müller Yogurt & Desserts appoints two new commercial directors
Müller Yogurt & Desserts has created two new senior roles to further accelerate its progress in branded and private label sales to grocery, convenience and food service channels in the UK and Ireland.
UK cream prices up before holidays
Cream prices had another exciting month in November, with a steadier start but prices then spiking in the latter weeks, reports the UK’s Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB).
Arla signs up for Too Good to Go in Germany
Arla Foods is one of more than 20 companies that has partnered with the “Often Longer Good” campaign being run in Germany by Too Good To Go, a food-rescue company.
Consumer purchasing driven by health
A recent consumer survey revealed that health is now considered so important that almost half of European consumers are prepared to pay a premium for food and drink products that provide a health benefit.