#Danone unit probes new China bribery allegations

A unit of French food group Danone SA said on Monday it opened an investigation after Chinese state TV reported that it bribed medical staff to boost sales of its infant formula at hospitals in a number of regions across northern China.

Juggling act for farmers to stay ahead

Dairy farmers need to be careful they don’t waste an extra $1.50 in their milk payout likely coming their way, while sheep and beef farmers need $100 a lamb to break even, says Christchurch agricultural accountant Pita Alexander.

#Milk powder firms to get State support

Two Chinese milk powder makers reportedly included in a group of companies that are set to receive official funding support told the Global Times Sunday that they are still waiting for official confirmation.

#China milk scare 'needs big PR drive'

NEW ZEALAND exporters say many Chinese consumers remain unaware that Fonterra’s botulism scare was a false alarm and a hard-hitting public relations campaign is needed to get that message across.

#EU Dairy Sector Development beyond 2015

EDA welcomes the research paper by Prof. Dr Holger D. Thiele, Dipl. Ing. Erhard Richarts, Dr. Henrike Burchardi on ‘Economic Analysis of EU Dairy Sector Development beyond 2015: Trade, Exports and World Market Integration’ that was presented at the Dairy Conference 2013.