New legislation requires origin info for milk, meat labels
Meat and dairy producers are allowed to use existing packaging until the end of the year. From 2018, all dairy and meat products, including ready-to-eat meals, must display the origins of meat and dairy ingredients on their packaging.
Milk war ends as court upholds 70 million-euro fine on Valio
Finland’s Supreme Administrative Court has upheld a decision by the Market Court to fine the Finnish dairy company Valio 70 million euros for abusing its dominant market position in the local fresh milk market. The decision marks the end of a years-long dispute involving Valio, competition authorities and competitors over wholesale milk prices.
Milk producers need aid package
The Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners (MTK) says Finland should organise financial assistance for milk producers the same way that France has.
Finland’s largest dairy farm Finnmilk opens using an automatic rotary
Today, Finland’s largest dairy farm Finnmilk, with 600 cows, opens its doors to the public as it starts milk production with the DeLaval AMR™ (Automated Milking Rotary).
Finland’s #Dairy Industry May Lose Over $500 Mln on Russian Import Restriction
Russia’s move to ban agricultural imports from countries that have imposed sanctions against Moscow could cost the Finnish dairy industry 400 million euros ($534.1million), the local Yle radio station has reported.