USA
Land O’Lakes has “strong third quarter 2020”
US-based Land O’Lakes has reported net sales of $2.9 billion (€2.4bn) and net earnings of $66 million (€55.7m) for the third quarter.
Glanbia’s improving trends for 2020 so far
Ireland’s Glanbia has reported “improving trends” in the third quarter of 2020 while navigating the challenges resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt releases seasonal flavours
The world’s first frozen Greek yogurt bar has announced the return of its limited edition seasonal flavours for the 2020 holiday season and has also announced its direct-to-consumer option for delivery.
Strategic interventions in developing countries can help meet growing global demand for milk
Improving dairy production in developing countries is a topic that will be highlighted in the November issue of the Journal of Dairy Science.
Net Zero Initiative launched in the US
The Innovation Center for US Dairy has unveiled an industry-wide effort that will help US dairy farms implement new technologies and adopt economically viable practices.
GEA technology promises sustainably sourced milk with guaranteed origin
Brazilian dairy farm Fazenda Trevisan has again chosen GEA for its latest project: a new production line for milk processing that guarantees low energy consumption, minimises carbon footprint and adds a guarantee of origin.
California Dairy Innovation Center to launch
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers in the US, has announced the development of a new innovation centre.
IMA introduces high speed continuous motion equipment for spouted pouch assembly, filling & sealing
The four-machine Ermetika Series from IMA Dairy & Food US reportedly offers significant cost savings compared to purchasing premade pouches.
FDA and USDA streamline US dairy export work
The US Food and Drug Administration and two US Department of Agriculture agencies are co-ordinating to facilitate US dairy exports, according to the Cheese Reporter.
Enjoying the cheese
News comes that Canadian cheese maker Saputo is exporting the UK’s own Cathedral City cheddar cheeses to not only Canada, but the US. It is good to know that more tasty cheddar will be available across the pond, but as specialist and artisan cheese makers know, it’s been there for a while, in both domestic and imported formats. At any rate, I feel that better cheese lifts all palates, to paraphrase a saying.
Cathedral City launches in the US
Saputo Dairy UK has announced the launch of the Cathedral City cheddar cheese brand in the United States.
Lactalis to buy Kraft Heinz cheeses in US
French dairy giant Lactalis plans to buy several of Kraft Heinz’s US cheese businesses for $3.2 billion.
Global cheese markets hit record highs
In 2019, the global cheese market increased by 2.3%, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline, according to a new report from IndexBox.
Emmi sees improved sales for 2020 but warns of future
Emmi increased sales in the first six months of the financial year, which was affected by the corona crisis, by 6.6% to CHF1.7bn (€1.5bn).