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Voluntary reduction preferred, says German co-op group
A voluntary reduction in quantity by milk producers against payment of compensation can only be considered, if other measures available under European market law prove to be inadequate, says the German Raiffeisen Federation.
Berchtesgadener to pay farmers in Germany
German dairy Berchtesgadener Land is supporting its farmers with emergency aid of €1,000 per farm, as agriculture is affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
SIG wins Hochwald contract in Germany
Aseptic packaging machinery company SIG has been chosen by Hochwald, one of the largest German dairy co-operatives, as its preferred partner for a new dairy production site.
Frischpack sees improved sales in 2019
Germany’s Frischpack Group reported successful results and above industry average growth for the 2019 financial year.
Wyke Farms announces partnership with Westland Cheese
Wyke Farms, the UK’s largest independent cheese producer and producer of renewable energy, has announced a working partnership with Westland Cheese.
Upticks and downturns in Germany
The German state association LV-NRW is in contact with milk producers, dairies and milk processing companies and has been reporting on the current situation to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture.
Meggle provides thanks in voucher form
Meggle’s management thanked its employees shortly before Easter, for their great commitment at the company headquarters during the coronavirus pandemic
DMK sells Sanotact in Germany
Germany’s DMK Group is selling its subsidiary Sanotact to Flotte Holding. Sanotact, based in Münster, specialises in nutritional supplements.
Berchtesgadener Land’s local operations
Berchtesgadener Land is continuing to process the entire milk volume of its 1,700 farmers in Bavaria, Germany. This ensures the supply of the population, the jobs of the employees and the income of the farmers.
Ammerland expands storage for cheese and butter
In Germany, Ammerland dairy has expanded its storage capacity by 24,500 rack spaces. A total of nine storage and retrieval machines now supply over 46,000 storage spaces for pallets.
Arla Germany reports positive 2019
Contrary to the general market trend, Arla was able to grow its brand business in Germany in 2019 as in the previous two years.
Schwarzwaldmilch works from home
Against the background of the coronavirus pandemic, German dairy Schwarzwaldmilch is pulling out all of its sales force.
Dairy working group names new MD in Germany
Christian Riede has been appointed managing director of the Milag (Rhineland-Palatinate Dairy Working Group) in Germany by its management board.
Herzgut delivers in Germany
Due to the restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic, Herzgut is offering a delivery service, so people can get their dairy products delivered to the door and thereby minimise the risk of infection.