Global dairy company Fonterra is now closer to the heart of Europe’s dairy and food innovation hub with the official opening of its new Amsterdam office in The Netherlands today. The Amsterdam office, opened by Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovations, Mr Verhagen, will bring Fonterra closer to its partners and food manufacturing customers and open the door … Read More
Dairy Snack Foods Market Grows
This is an interesting new study, and good news for dairy farmers. As consumers become even more time strapped, many are looking to dairy snack foods as a source of nutrition. The international market for dairy snacks, such as cheese strings and yogurt tubes, grew by 7% in 2009 and is heading for a 6% rise this year. The first … Read More
Alltech Dinners Stimulate Discussion
One of the features of the Alltech Global 500 are a series of discussion dinners. Attendees can choose a topic of they are most interested in. During the dinners a moderator will stimulate conversation with everyone providing input. It’s a great opportunity to interact with other dairy and beef producers from around the world and hear their perspectives on these … Read More
Meeting People From Around The World With Alltech
I think the comment I’ve heard most often at the Alltech Global 500 is how important and rewarding the interaction with other dairy and beef producers from around the world is. We’ve got 29 countries represented here. One of our international visitors that I met today was George Strang, Scotland. George is a dairy farmer with 250 cows and it’s … Read More
Looking At The Future For Dairy
A forward looking panel of experts spoke to the Alltech Global 500 today. Their topic, “Forecast 2025: A vision for the future.” Now that’s not an easy task! I spoke with one of the panelists, Mandi McLeod, Dunvegan Farms, Ltd, New Zealand. Mandi says the future is about doing what you do well and focusing on the resources you have, … Read More
Global Dairy Business
According to the official attendance figures from World Dairy Expo, there were 65,136 visitors to this year’s event, including 2,468 from 87 countries. Among those international visitors were a delegation from China hosted by Novus International, shown here attending a seminar sponsored by Novus on feeding lower protein rations. They also were able to make a few other stops during … Read More
Energy Effiecient Proposals Sought
Dairy companies and suppliers of technology and equipment are being invited to form consortia to research and demonstrate new energy efficient technologies in both CIP and homogenization. The Carbon Trust will provide up to £500,000 per project to fund a maximum of 60% of project costs, depending on State Aid rules for the project type and size of company, as … Read More
Fonterra Opens Chicago Distribution
Fonterra has rented a big new warehouse just down the highway from its United States headquarters near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. Fonterra has taken 46,500 square metres of space in the Heartland Corporate Centre at Shorewood, 66km from Chicago and is expected to channel significant amounts of its billion-dollar exports to the US through the site. The warehouse has been vacant … Read More
China Dairy Invests in New Zealand
Bright Dairy, a China-based dairy company, will be investing in New Zealand dairy company Synlait Milk. Bright Dairy will own 51 percent of a new company, which will specialize in making infant and whole milk powder for Chinese consumers. Synlait will continue to own and operate its Synlait farms in Canterbury through a separate company. Bright Dairy is listed on … Read More
Cows Compete For Baileys Title
All across the world, dairy farmers are leading their finest dairy cows across the show ring tanbark. But, what does a blue ribbon compare to being crowned the 2010 Baileys® Irish Champion Cow? The dairy cow contest is sponsored Baileys® Irish Cream in Dublin. Over 20 groomed and pampered ‘cowtestants’ from all over the island of Ireland will wear their … Read More