Canada is changing the rules used to classify milk that goes into making mozzarella cheese. The new milk class, to take effect June 1, is expected to result in lower costs for Canadian-made mozzarella for restaurants that prepare and cook pizzas on site. The battle to cut the cost of mozzarella for pizza restaurants has been fought for nearly 15 … Read More
Japan to Join Free Trade Negotiations
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applaud the United States’ decision to welcome Japan into Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade negotiations. “Japan greatly enhances the potential value of the TPP to U.S. dairy producers and processors,” says Jaime Castaneda, senior vice president for strategic initiatives and trade policy, USDEC and NMPF. “Japan is the … Read More
Ireland Dairy Students Sing
Here’s the latest fun dairy related video – some students from Ireland who take dairy classes – and it’s crazy!
Kerrygold Sweet Cheddar to be Available in U.S.
The Irish Dairy Board has introduced Kerrygold Skellig, a sweet Cheddar cheese, to supermarkets and specialty stores across the U.S. A popular Cheddar variety in the U.K., Kerrygold’s sweet Cheddar is a complex cheese with a firm yet creamy texture, a distinct nuttiness and sweet apple notes. The cheese is not “sweet” as sugar is sweet, but describes an intensely … Read More
The Story of Milk
A great new video from FrieslandCampina called the ‘Story Of Milk.’ Check it out below Milk is Mother Nature’s miracle. A magic gift we receive daily with pride and respect at FrieslandCampina. Every day our cows graze slowly, while the world changes at an increasing speed. The members-cattle holders of FrieslandCampina cherish their cattle. We honor the rhythm of Mother … Read More
Agropur announces proposed Canadian co-op merger
Agropur – Canada’s largest dairy co-operative – has announced plans to merge with Farmers Co-operative Dairy Limited. Read more here.
Ingredients for Success on a Dairy Farm
To kickoff Global 500’s first dairy breakout session last week, Alltech brought to the stage Charlie Moore, a consulting nutritionist specializing in ruminants. He probably traveled the farthest to get to Lexington, Ky. as he calls South Africa home. Graduating from Stellenbosch University with a B.S. in Animal Science and Agronomy, he is currently a registered professional animal scientist. He … Read More
European Union Dairymen Protest
European Union dairy farmers staged a protest against milk prices in Brussels, spraying police with high-pressure hoses filled with milk. According to Reuters, hundred of farmers blocked traffic with tractors along some of Brussels’ busiest streets and aimed hoses at the Parliament building. Naturally, police and passersby got showers they were not expecting. Afterward, the farmers set fire to barrels … Read More
Behind the Scenes With DeLaval
How much do you know about DeLaval? Want to learn more? Then sit in on this press interview with President/CEO, Joakim Rosengren. I conducted this interview along with several other ag journalists during the IFAJ Congress in Sweden. We were visiting the DeLaval Hamra Farm. After our tour of the facilities we had a wonderful meal under the roof of … Read More
European Dairy Farmers Stage Protest
Dairy farmer protesters from Europe, including Italy, Germany, Ireland and France, sprayed milk outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday, creating a “milk lake” to protest against low prices. The protesters blocked off a square with tractors and statues of cows brightly painted in the national colors of EU member states. One milk producer perched on a haystack and … Read More