'Bad science and urban myths about dairy see millennials opt for trendy non-dairy products'
A new marketing campaign by the National Dairy Council (NDC) will see it target young women who, it says, are simply not getting the message around dairy being key to a healthy diet.
By: Michael Cullen
Source: Independent
Link: https://www.independent.ie/business/farming/dairy/bad-science-and-urban-myths-about-dairy-see-millennials-opt-for-trendy-nondairy-products-36304755.html
NY City closes pre-school after toddler with dairy allergy dies
New York City authorities have closed a pre-school after a 3-year-old boy died from what his family said was an allergic reaction after being fed a grilled cheese sandwich even though the staff knew the toddler suffered from a severe dairy allergy.
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Source: Reuters
Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-veterans-opioids/opioid-abuse-crisis-takes-heavy-toll-on-u-s-veterans-idUSKBN1DA1B2
Dairy surrenders license because of contaminated raw milk
The owners of Pride & Joy Dairy have voluntarily surrendered their raw milk license because DNA testing showed that Salmonella infections in people who drank it matched bacteria in the dairy’s unpasteurized milk.
By: CORAL BEACH
Source: Food Safety News
Link: http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2017/11/dairy-surrenders-license-because-of-contaminated-raw-milk/#.WgTQKWiQLIU
Asda is now selling camel milk
If you’re really keen to ride the trendy dairy train, you’ve got just enough time to hop on camel milk.
By: Ellen Scott
Source: Metro
Link: http://metro.co.uk/2017/11/09/asda-is-now-selling-camel-milk-7066611/
Investors take profits on top milk stocks
New Zealand shares fell as A2 Milk and Synlait Milk, the best-performing companies on the benchmark index this year, extended their decline amid speculation investors who enjoyed the run-up are now booking profits.
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Source: BusinessDesk
Link: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11941567
Parliament: Stricter rules passed for health claims and sale of food, infant formula milk
SINGAPORE – Stricter rules on labelling and advertising of food, including formula milk for babies, were passed in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 7) together with provisions allowing the authorities to act more quickly on food recalls.
By: TOH EE MING
Source: Today Online
Link: http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/laws-sale-food-amended-rule-changes-infant-formula-milk-labels
Global dairy prices slide, but saved by the NZ dollar
The impact of the slide in dairy prices at the latest global dairy auction could have been worse if the value of the New Zealand dollar was higher, Federated Farmers says.
By: GERARD HUTCHING
Source: Stuff
Link: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/98648556/global-dairy-prices-slide-35-per-cent
New dairy plant will churn out butter, other products
As demand for butter fat continues to grow, Western Milk Pool to eliminate SNF/BF ratio.
By: Shannon VanRaes
Source: Manitoba Co-operator
Link: https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/news-opinion/news/local/new-manitoba-dairy-plant-will-churn-out-milk-butter-other-products/?module=carousel&pgtype=homepage&i=1
BRAZIL will export milk and milk products to Japan
TOKYO The Ministry of Agriculture of Brazil reported having received authorization from the Japanese health authorities to export milk and dairy products.
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Source: Nippon News
Link: https://businessmonkeynews.com/en/en/brazil-will-export-milk-and-milk-products-to-japan/
Is Wisconsin Still 'America's Dairyland' Or Does It Need A New Slogan?
Almost every state has its own license plate slogan. It’s usually an attempt to promote the state’s top attraction.
By: HOPE KIRWAN
Source: Wisconsin Public Radio
Link: http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2017/11/01/561427862/is-wisconsin-still-americas-dairyland-or-does-it-need-a-new-slogan