While attending the 2011 IFAJ Congress in Canada I recorded a presentation by Richard Doyle, Executive Director, Dairy Farmers of Canada and President, International Dairy Federation. He’s pictured in the center of the photo. The panel was labeled, “Canadian Agriculture 101.” A big part of Richard’s presentation deals with the supply management system in Canada that is “based on planned … Read More
Learning About The Dairy Business In Canada
Last week I joined with other members of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) for the 2011 IFAJ Congress. We meet every year in a different country to learn about agriculture there and for professional improvement sessions. This year we were in Canada and visited some dairy farms. My tour group visited Claynook Farms where we met owners, Wayne … Read More
Leprino Opens Singapore Facility
Leprino Foods Co. has opened a new facility in Singapore, which includes an “innovation studio” designed to create cheese and other dairy products for the Asia-Pacific market. Leprino spokesman Ted Wie techa said the company’s international sales have more than doubled during the past two years, with the Asia-Pacific market playing a “significant role” in the expansion. The sales are … Read More
Dairy Nutrition Highlighted at World Dairy Summit
The IDF World Dairy Summit 2011 will be highlighting the importance of dairy nutrition through three different sessions. New to the programme this year, a conference exploring “Sustainable Public Health and Dairy Nutrition Economics” on October 19 is set to prove extremely valuable. With the important contribution of dairy products to human nutrition and health, the concept of Nutrition Economics … Read More
Baileys Irish Champion Holstein Cow Crowned
The new 2011 Baileys® Irish Champion Holstein Friesian cow has been crowned. Dalevalley OT1 J Lulu, owned by Irish farmers Eugene and Sean Murphy, has won the prestigious award. Dalevalley OT1 J Lulu, is a six year old cow that beat 24 other bovine beauties from across Ireland to take the Baileys Irish Champion title. The competition recognises good body … Read More
Fonterra Opens Research Center
Fonterra, New-Zealand’s exporter of dairy products and ingredients, has recently opened a new Research & Development Centre in Amsterdam. By opening this fourth R&D Centre in the world Fonterra concludes the migration of her European headquarters to Amsterdam.At the centre Fonterra is able to perform tests of new manufacturing processes and work together with partners on tailor made innovations. The … Read More
Who Will be Named the Next Baileys Irish Champion Dairy Cow?
Calling all registered Holstein breeders in Ireland – your best show cow could be the next Baileys® Irish Champion Dairy Cow! Be sure to enter the competition for a chance to win this coveted title. Pedigree Holstein Friesian breeders across the island of Ireland are being invited to compete for the top title of ‘Baileys Champion Cow’ which attracts a … Read More
Disruptive Change Impact On New Zealand Dairy Industry
Last week I attended the Alltech International Symposium. Of course dairy is a big part of the educational topics offered at this annual event. I’ve got a couple of interviews to share with you starting with this one. Disruptive change sounds disturbing. However, perhaps it’s more of a challenge. Mandi McLeod, System Insights, Ltd., New Zealand, talked about it and … Read More
SCC Editorial
A great article by Tom Quaife, Editor of Dairy Herd Network: The fallout continues following the rejection of a stricter somatic cell count limit in the U.S. Matt McKnight, vice president of market access and regulatory and industry affairs for the U.S. Dairy Export Council, told those attending the Pfizer Animal Health Dairy Wellness Summit on Friday that having a … Read More
Saputo to Acquire U.S. Cheese Company
Canadian cheese maker Saputo Inc. will acquire the parent company of DCI Cheese Co Inc, one of the largest U.S. specialty cheese marketers, for $270.5 million to expand its presence in the lucrative market. DCI’s product portfolio includes more than 100 types of specialty cheeses. It sells products under brand names such as County Line, Great Midwest, Joan of Arc … Read More