france
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.
Conflict at the Salon
At the Salon International d’Agriculture in Paris, French farmers used the annual show for protests. Jenny Deeprose reports
Short term versus long term
From the Irish government’s potential decision to cull thousands of dairy cows to meet climate targets, to French companies being asked to cut prices on consumer goods, the industry is facing significant challenges.
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.
Marketing for Emmentaler
Emmentaler AOP has begun a new international brand campaign in Switzerland and some other European countries in 2023.
Ingredients on fire at Fi Europe
Fi Europe was back up and running in a new venue in Paris 6-8 November – Paris Expo de la Porte de Versailles.
Lallemand Specialty Cultures announces new patented solution to control Listeria contamination in cheese
Lalcult Protect LC1 is a patented solution to control Listeria Monocytogenes contamination in cheese.
Imitations are not flattery, says Gruyère AOP
Gruyère cheese is under threat from imitations, the Swiss Gruyère AOP variety organisation says.
Danone merges in DACH
Dairy giant Danone has merged its previously independent business areas in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH). The head of the new segment is now managing director Christine Siemssen. As a result, leading Danone brands such as Actimel, Alpro, Aptamil, Activia and Volvic are managed under one roof.
Roundup: Ingredients
Here is your roundup for the latest dairy ingredients news.
Danone reformulates for less sugar in children’s products
Danone has reformulated 100% of its children’s portfolio so that it meets the nutritional criteria of the World Health Organization (WHO) which, in the case of dairy, recommends a limited consumption of fats and sugars.
Hochland plans expansion in Europe
German dairy group Hochland SE has set aside more than €100 million for investments and extensive construction projects, which are already underway at many locations in the Hochland Group.
Roundup: Packaging
Here is your roundup for the latest dairy packaging news.
Greiner Packaging to exhibit sustainable packaging offerings at Cfia 2022
Greiner Packaging will be exhibiting its new increased sustainability packaging at Cfia 2022 in Rennes, France, from 8-10 March.