Call for dairy farmers to rethink grain imports
Tasmanian dairy farmers heard the industry may have to think outside the square in grain imports this season.
Butter sales drive China's 30pc increase in dairy imports
Dairy imports up 30pc but demand for cheese and skimmed milk powder drops.
Government extends ban on import of milk products from China for 6 months
The government has further extended the ban on import of milk and its products, including chocolates, from China for six months till December 23.
Dairy producers oppose quota proposal for milk powder import
LAHORE: The apparent support of Sikandar Hayat Bosan, federal minister for National Food Security and Research, for conditionally allowing buyers of fresh milk to import milk powder at five percent has irked dairy farmers and other stakeholders, industry officials said on Tuesday.
Dairy imports flood in from New Zealand, US and Europe
DAIRY imports hit a record $2 billion last year, on the back of a flood of New Zealand, US and European trade.
By: PETER HUNT
Source: The Weekly Times
Link: https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/agribusiness/dairy/dairy-imports-flood-in-from-new-zealand-us-and-europe/news-story/8e9ee9a5d5775dcc3004efb29f5639e8
Hong Kong recalls more imported baby milk products after salmonella infections in France
Centre for Food Safety warns against use or sale of various batches of infant formula under ‘Mon petit’ brand.
By: Danny Mok
Source: South China Morning Post
Link: http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2124411/hong-kong-recalls-more-imported-baby-milk-products
Chinese milk output rebound to 'constrain' dairy imports in 2018
China will see “constrained imports” of both skim milk and whole milk powder in 2018, with buy-ins undermined by a rebound in the country’s own dairy production, enhanced by industry modernisation.
By: Mike Verdin
Source: Agrimoney
Link: https://www.agrimoney.com/companies/companies/chinese-milk-output-rebound-to-constrain-dairy-imports-in-2018-42155
Australia imports a record 3900 tonnes of US cheese in month
THE US is on track to pump 24,000 tonnes of cheese into Australia this year, with Australian imports reaching a record 3900 tonnes in August.
By: PETER HUNT
Source: The Weekly Times
Link: http://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/news/national/australia-imports-a-record-3900-tonnes-of-us-cheese-in-month/news-story/e575c304b6caca026a0b41bbec53df91
Chinese imports of milk powder to increase by 43 per cent
IT’S a milk powder boom and the dairy industry is set to reap the rewards.
By: Andrea Davy
Source: Fraser Coast Chronicle
Link: https://www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/news/chinese-imports-of-milk-powder-to-increase-by-43-p/3254441/
Cheese drives China's dairy imports but not always for 'traditional' uses
With cream cheese undergoing a steady surge in popularity in Asia, New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra is building two new cream cheese factories and has opened a new mozzarella factory to meet the demand. By: Margaret Donnelly