germany
Atlas of Germany’s milk
The German Dairy Industry Association (MIV) has published a Milk Products Atlas in order to promote the dairy sector.
New milk standard in Germany
The new “QM-Milch-Standard 2020” will become effective on 1 January 2020 in Germany, when it will replace the currently used standard 2.0.
Almil bought by Hochwald
In Germany, Almil and Hochwald Foods have signed a contract for a majority stake in Almil.
Bayernland invests in slicing
German dairy group Bayernland is investing €55 million to build new sliced cheese production on the grounds of its Käserei site in Bayreuth.
Hochdorf to face huge losses in first half of 2019
Hochdorf in Switzerland is facing a crisis, as the 51% subsidiary Pharmalys is resulting in a massive fall in profits.
FrieslandCampina ups GMO-free milk supply
Due to a higher demand in Germany, Dutch dairy group FrieslandCampina is increasing the number of participating dairy farms that supply VLOG (GMO-free) milk from 400 to more than 600.
Frischpack harnesses student power to streamline
Frischpack has employed the talents of undergraduate students to streamline its processes and take care of lean management at the German cheese provider.
Dairy buy for Ekosem in St Petersburg
Ekosem-Agrar, the German holding company for the largest Russian milk producer EkoNiva Group, has taken a step towards getting into markets around St. Petersburg with the acquisition of OAO Trud Farm.
Recycling yogurt cups in Germany
Ineos Styrolution has started a project with the Theo Müller Group for the recycling of polystyrene yogurt cups in Germany.
Hansano gets a makeover
The Hansano brand from the Arla Foods dairy group in Germany is being repositioned with a new packaging design.
Record sales for Schwarzwaldmich
The Schwarzwaldmilch Group of Germany achieved record sales of €195.4 million in 2018.
Uelzena sees milk supply grow
Total milk supply for the German Uelzena Group reached a new record of 629m kg last year.
Käserei Loose reduces salt in yellow cheese
The Loose cheese dairy in Germany has reduced the salt content in its yellow cheese.
Apprenticeships showcased at Idea Expo
The dairy industry association of Lower Saxony (LVN) has been promoting apprenticeships and courses of study in the dairy industry at a recent Idea Expo in Hanover.