Milk 'time bomb' in dairy industry, Animal Science conference told in Belfast
A «demographic time bomb» is waiting to explode in western Europe’s dairy industry if young people do not increase their consumption of milk products, a farming conference has heard. By Chris McCullough
Thief deprives dairy farmer of thousands of kilos of milk production
Police are continuing to investigate 500 cows believed to be stolen from an Ashburton farm.
Americans are eating more cheese than ever
You might think it’s your American duty to buy a few extra blocks of cheddar this weekend, given the U.S. government’s need to purchase surplus cheese in order to help the dairy industry. But rest assured. You have already played your part. By Donna Tam
Dairy industry must play to strengths
New Zealand must cling hard to its co-operative dairy structure in the face of huge change in the global market and competition from other dairying nations.
French farmers step up fight against dairy giant Lactalis
French milk producers on Monday stepped up their protests against global dairy giant Lactalis amidst a slump in prices ahead of crunch negotiations on Tuesday. By Nicole TRIAN.
CWT Assists with 1.9 Million Pounds of Cheese and Butter Export Sales
Cooperatives Working Together (CWT) has accepted eight requests for export assistance from Dairy Farmers of America and Northwest Dairy Association (Darigold), who have contracts to sell 1.830 million pounds (830 metric tons) of Cheddar, Gouda and Monterrey Jack cheese, and 110,231 pounds (50 metric tons) of butter to customers in Asia, the Middle East and Oceania. The product has been contracted for delivery in the period from August through December 2016.
Fonterra cuts lead-time for UHT exported to China
Fonterra has reduced the lead-time for UHT products exported to China by 70%, a move that enables the New Zealand dairy co-operative to highlight the «freshness» of its long-life milk products in the country. By Katy Askew.
Blue River Group buys Fonterra’s Riverina Fresh milk factory
An Australian-owned investment company with a pledge to improve environmental and community outcomes as well as deliver economic returns has dived into the hard-hit dairy processing industry. By SUE NEALES
Vinamilk acquires remaining 30% stake of US Driftwood Dairy
The recent acquisition of the remaining 30% stake in Driftwood Dairy Inc., one of California’s largest processors of milk and dairy products based out of the City of El Monte, by Vinamilk is a textbook example of how to enter a foreign market.
Skim milk vs. full fat milk: Which is healthier?
When it comes to dairy, you have the choice of skim or full fat and a plethora of options in the middle. But the question still lingers — which is best for your health and your waistline? By Kathleen Alleaume