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Nestlé speeds up factory support with augmented reality
Nestlé is expanding the use of augmented reality technology to provide remote support to its production and R&D sites and to connect with suppliers.
GEA launches new automatic bag emptying system
GEA’s new HYGiTip bag emptying system safely opens and discharges 25kg bags of powdered ingredients, including milk powders, into food production lines automatically.
Fonterra to pay more for sustainable, high value milk
Fonterra farmers producing sustainable, high quality milk will be eligible for a new payment, as Fonterra announces important changes to the way it pays farmers for their milk.
Record sales to Southeast Asia drive US dairy export numbers higher
Record exports of dry ingredients to Southeast Asia, plus rebounding volumes of whey products to China, sent US dairy exports higher for the eighth straight month, according to new data released by The US Dairy Export Council (USDEC).
It’s World Milk Day
Today is World Milk Day, one of the two days in the calendar when the globe gets together to celebrate milk, dairy and all its marvels.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Ingredients, Sustainability
Support your local cheese maker
While the Great British Cheese Weekender to support cheese makers was good fun (8-10 May), I fear that the move out of lockdown in many countries is just going to be the start of troubles for the average cheese maker.
Day 50 from your lockdown
I realise many of you have had a longer lockdown than the UK, and have emerged to a new world where we all wear face masks and observe social distancing. We watch with hope as those of you wander out into the new world in whatever country you’re in, and try to make this new way of moving about work.
Arla Foods Ingredients launches ambient yogurt concept
Arla Foods Ingredients has launched a clean-label concept to help brands meet growing demand for ambient yogurt in China.
DSM expands with new infant nutrition powders
Royal DSM has launched new, high-quality microbial Dhasco-B and Arasco powders for infant nutrition.
Unilever growth flat while ice cream down
Unilever announced its results for the first quarter of 2020, which show flat underlying sales with developed markets growing 2.8%, while emerging markets declined by 1.8%.
Dairy prices up in 2019, says FAO
International dairy prices, measured by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) dairy price index, averaged 3% higher in 2019, compared to a year earlier when they fell by 4.6%.
Unilever and UK government launch global campaign to tackle spread of coronavirus
The campaign will reach up to a billion people worldwide, raising awareness and changing behaviour, to make sure people are regularly washing their hands with soap and disinfecting surfaces.
Germany’s 2019 exports
A drop of 5% was seen in the quantities of German milk and cream exports to EU countries (small packs). However good results were seen for exports to third countries (+30%). China alone has grown by 84,000 tons.
Fonterra’s interim results up in an uncertain market
Fonterra Co-operative Group has announced its 2020 interim results, which show the co-operative’s financial performance has improved with increased underlying earnings and reduced debt.