Warning – 2014 may not be #milk industry bonanza
Milk producers who had only hours earlier been optimistic over the predicted long-term high demand for their produce were given a cold shower of reality yesterday, with milk industry analyst Ian Potter predicting they would first have to weather a short-term surplus of milk in the UK.
Relief in the market forecast for #dairy industry
After a couple tough years filled with economic hardships, 2014 should be brighter for those producers and individuals associated with the dairy industry.
Beijing announces stricter regulations on infant formula producers
China’s food and drug watchdog on Wednesday unveiled revised regulations that will significantly increase standards for domestic infant formula producers and lead to a shake-up of China’s infant formula industry.
Why producing #milk has become more profitable
Scottish dairy farmers have been given a great Christmas present with news that the average milk price to feed cost ratio is currently the best it has been for four years.
Ban on imports in Russia and increase in #milk price reduced the profit of Lithuanian dairy producers
Lithuanian dairy producers calculated the results of 9 months activities in 2013. Ban on dairy imports in Russia and increase in milk price has reduced the profit of dairy producers. However, it applies not to all companies, informs LETA/ELTA, referring to Kauno diena.
China Modern #Dairy Considers Paying First Dividend Next Year
China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. (1117), the nation’s largest raw-milk producer, will consider paying its first dividend next year as it expands dairy output and boosts profit margins, its deputy chairman said.
Local parmesan #cheese is judged Australia's best
The Australian Grand Dairy Awards were announced in Melbourne yesterday and dairy producers based in south west Victoria have done very well with the Mil Lel Parmesan cheese, produced at Simpson, winning best parmesan but also best hard cheese.
Warrnambool Cheese and #Butter sale a 'tipping point' in foreign ownership, food security: farmers
Australian dairy farmers say the future of their industry is at a «tipping point», as foreign companies jostle to take over veteran Victorian producer Warrnambool Cheese and Butter.
New Dry Blend Lactose Offers Capacity Boost to Infant Formula Producers
Arla Foods Ingredients has introduced a premium-quality lactose suitable for dry blends, enabling infant formula manufacturers to increase their output dramatically without compromising safety or requiring significant capital investment.
#Dairy Australia in the red
DAIRY Australia recorded a $2 million loss despite an increase in the compulsory producers levy according to its 2012-13 annual report.