Covid-19
Samuel Pepys on plague
There is a joke Samuel Pepys diary entry going around the internet, where he talks about how 1665 was a horrible year with the plague, but he’s really looking forward to trying out the new bakery on Pudding Lane in 1666. London’s Great Fire started there, and he had to resort to burying his Parmigiano Reggiano wheel in the garden before fleeing London. Protection of the cheese is still important, I think.
Petschar addresses the 2020 Austrian dairy market, looks to 2021
VÖM president Helmut Petschar says that joint efforts are necessary for positive further development within the dairy industry next year.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
And what a year it was
For many in the dairy industry, this year has been a whipsaw of emotions, ranging from fear to happiness, and the many facets in between.
Organisers cancel interpack 2021 event
Messe Düsseldorf has decided to cancel interpack 2021 due to the restrictions related to the pandemic.
British artisan cheese maker crowdfunding to save business
UK cheese maker Hamm Tun Fine Foods has launched a crowdfunding campaign to save its business from closure, following the latest Covid-19 restrictions.
Argentina expected to see recovery in 2021
Argentine dairy producers have steadily increased production of fluid milk over 2019 levels, reports the US Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service.
Glanbia releases 2020 half year results
Glanbia plc, the global nutrition group, is publishing its financial results for the six month period ended 4 July 2020.
US dairy exports reach record high
The US Dairy Export Council reports that in May, US dairy export volume was the most it has been in more than two years.
Dairy UK responds to regulation of contracts consultation launch
Following the publication of the consultation on the regulation of raw milk contracts, Dairy UK says it has welcomed the opportunity to provide evidence as part of the consultation process.
Cap funding and UK-EU link key for German EU presidency
Germany will take over the rotating EU Council Presidency in July 2020 and it has a lot on its plate, with the Covid-19 induced crisis, climate change, and a troubled global trade environment.
World milk production shows resilience, says FAO
World milk production is showing resilience, possibly growing by 0.8% in 2020, according to the FAO.
Japan lowers NFDM imports but maintains butter
Planned Japanese imports for non-fat dairy milk have decreased as a result of increasing domestic production due to low demand for fresh milk during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ammerland reports good 2019 but predicts slow normalisation
Ammerland dairy in Germany has had successful development in recent years. Last year, sales increased by around €82 million or 8.9%, to €998.6 million.
Continue to support cheese makers, says Bath Soft Cheese
Bath Soft Cheese Co managing director Hugh Padfield has urged people to continue supporting artisan cheese makers, as they remain without orders from restaurants and gastro-pubs for the foreseeable future.