milk
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.
Arla invests in mozzarella
Arla is investing €80 million to more than double the production of mozzarella at its Branderup Dairy in Denmark, following increasing global demand.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, End products, Sustainability
SIG launches new Combistyle cartons
Swiss company SIG has launched its new Combistyle carton pack. Featuring a distinctively shaped corner to ensure on-shelf differentiation, SIG also claims that the Combistyle offers added functionality and more convenience.
MIV sees market as less volatile
The market for milk and milk products has been less volatile in 2019 than in previous years it was noted at the annual meeting of the German Dairy Industry Association (MIV).
Müller tackles Scottish milk surplus
Müller Milk & Ingredients is taking measures to address the growing milk surplus in Scotland.
First Milk to close Campbeltown Creamery site
First Milk has announced it will be closing its Campbeltown Creamery, putting 14 jobs at risk, after it was unable to sell the site.
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.
Arla Foods announces departure of CFO
Arla Foods has announced that its CFO Natalie Knight has accepted the role of executive vice president, finance, of Dutch-Belgian retail group Ahold Delhaize, and will leave the company on 29 February 2020.
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
IFCN Dairy Report 2019 looks at the last 20 years
IFCN, a global network for dairy economic research and consultancy, has released the IFCN Dairy Report 2019.
ALDI Spain opts for combibloc EcoPlus from SIG
In Spain, discount supermarket chain, ALDI, has chosen the combibloc EcoPlus 1litre aseptic carton pack from SIG as a sustainable packaging solution for its Milsani long life milk range
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.
Under fives should avoid plant-based drinks
A new consensus recommendation and report, “Healthy Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood,” confirms some good news for the dairy sector, the European Dairy Association reports.
Nearly a third of consumers bin edible food due to label confusion
New research has found many British adults end up throwing away perfectly edible produce, because they are confused by package labels.