US
RPM acquires Profile Food Ingredients
RPM International has announced that its Mantrose-Haeuser business has acquired Profile Food Ingredients, a manufacturer of dry stabiliser and emulsifier blends for the food industry.
UDEC commends USMCA agreement
The US dairy industry commended the White House and Congress for reaching a deal on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and urged lawmakers to vote swiftly on legislation implementing the trade pact.
Nestlé sells US ice cream business to Froneri
Nestlé is selling its US ice cream business to Froneri, an ice cream-focused joint venture Nestlé created in 2016 with PAI Partners, for a transaction value of US$4 billion (€3.6bn).
Dean Foods files for bankruptcy in US
Dean Foods Company, the largest dairy processor in the US, announced that it and substantially all of its subsidiaries have initiated voluntary Chapter 11 reorganisation proceedings in the US.
Food safety initiative aimed at artisan ice cream companies launched in US
The Innovation Center for US Dairy has made food safety resources for small and artisanal ice cream manufacturers, including a class and technical support, available online.
Danone North America introduces Horizon Organic Growing Years milk
Danone North America has introduced Growing Years milk under its Horizon Organic brand aimed at children aged 1-5 years.
Emmi Roth takes home 12 awards at 2019 World Cheese Awards
Emmi Roth received twelve awards for its Wisconsin-made and Swiss-imported cheeses at the 2019 World Cheese Awards in Bergamo, Italy, including two Super Gold awards for its Alpine-style cheeses.
Omsco celebrates 25 years
Omsco, the UK’s largest farmer-owned and run organic dairy co-operative, marked 25 years at its annual conference last week.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
BelGioioso named US dairy industry’s Exporter of the Year
Wisconsin US-based cheese maker BelGioioso has been named Exporter of the Year by the US dairy industry.
American Dairy Science Association (ADSA)seeks executive director
The American Dairy Science Association (ASDA), located in Champaign, Illinois US, is seeking an executive director.
Lycored launches new HueFinder colour matching tool
Lycored, a producer of lycopene-based colour and taste-enhancing ingredients for food and beverages, introduces HueFinder, a colour matching tool to help manufacturers find the perfect hue for their products.
SPX Flow unveils new valve for US Dairy sector
SPX Flow has announced it will be launching a new valve within its D4 Series double seat mix proof portfolio.
Value of US exports in 2019 at a five-year high
US dairy export value was nearly $3.92 billion in the first eight months of 2019, up 3% from last year and the highest figure in five years.
Vilsack highlights reasons to be cheerful about future of US exports
At this year’s World Dairy Expo, the USDEC president and CEO cited new developments and marketing strategies to increase exports to North American neighbours as well as overseas markets