cheese
UK dairy trade surplus fell in 2020
According to the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board, the UK trade balance for all dairy products was up in volume terms in 2020, with a surplus of 33,000 tonnes compared to 93,000 tonnes in 2019.
Americans seeking dairy comfort foods amid pandemic
A recent OnePoll survey carried out in conjunction with Castello Cheese reveals insights into the ways Americans are choosing to bring comfort to their plates, with cheese being highly favoured.
Bel Brands USA introduces functional snacks
Bel Brands USA has introduced a new range of Babybel dairy snacks in two varieties.
Arla launches organic solution for cooking-stable cheese
The new solution is part of a new line that helps manufacturers meet the growing demand for healthy, natural and organic products.
HMS acquires Tom Walker & Sons in UK
The independently owned parent company of food ingredient distributors Kent Foods, BFP, Henley Bridge Ingredients, Garrett Ingredients and Bailey’s of Portsmouth, has acquired Tom Walker & Sons.
Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses launch fully recyclable cheese packaging
Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses has developed recyclable polyethylene (PE) cheese packaging.
Salty business
Last month, the UK government’s Public Health England organisation published its guidelines for voluntary salt reduction and recommendations by 2024. With the current average consumption in the UK of 8.4g per day, it falls above the 6g per day recommended.
Austrian consumption stable, but needs more butter
Statistik Austria has published its annual supply balance for milk and milk products.
Fonterra buys Dairy Country cheese business in Australia
New Zealand dairy major Fonterra is to buy Australia-based Retail Food Group’s (RFG) Dairy Country cheese business for AU$19.2m (€11.7m).
UK dairy start-up achieves outstanding growth
Millbrook Dairy Company has achieved exponential growth in its first year of trading after securing significant contracts in the UK and overseas, as well as launching new product ranges.
Mondi partners with SalzburgMilch and SPAR to reduce plastic waste from food packaging
Leading packaging and paper manufacturer, Mondi, is launching a fully recyclable 80% paper-based packaging solution for cold meats and cheese.
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.
German export volumes up so far
In the first half of 2020, German export volumes of dairy products such as cheese were in some cases significantly better than the previous year’s result.