The American Butter Institute (ABI) and the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) will meet next month from April 26-28, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Ill. for their Joint Annual Meeting. This year’s conference will address current critical issues affecting the dairy industry, such as the fluctuations in markets and what lies beyond the current dip in prices. Keynote … Read More
UK Celebrates National Dairy Week
National Dairy Week 2009, the celebration of dairy and its health and nutritional benefits for people of all ages, is being welcomed by leaders across the UK. The week starts on February 2nd. Jane Kennedy, Minister for Farming and the Environment, said: “UK dairy farmers are doing great work often in very tough circumstances. National Dairy Week is an excellent … Read More
Milk Sales in China Recovered
According to an article posted this week on Dairy Herd Management, China’s dairy industry has reportedly made a “stunning recovery” following the melamine scandal last fall. Last month, sales of China-made milk were back up to 80 percent of the pre-scandal level, The Straits Times reported. The government acted quickly to restore consumer confidence. Inspections were beefed up. And, approximately … Read More
China's Tainted Milk Victims Offered Payments
China’s Dairy Industry Association, a group of 22 milk producers, accused of selling tainted milk that sickened tens of thousands of babies, has agreed to compensate the victims, the state media announced. The Association said it would provide one-time payments to the families of the children who were sickened or who died after consuming milk tainted with melamine, a chemical … Read More
Fonterra Cuts Price to Suppliers
Fonterra Australia has slashed its milk price to farmers and warned more severe cuts are to come. Fonterra managing director Bruce Donnison sent letters to 1,500 of its suppliers last week stating the company had withdrawn its November step-up payment of 7c/kg butterfat and 17c/kg protein. The letter states: “Since writing to you in early November, we have seen a … Read More
EU approves Campina-Friesland Foods merger
EU regulators approved the merger of Netherlands-based dairy food product cooperatives Campina and Friesland Foods on condition they sell certain cheese and dairy drink divisions. The European Commission said the initial merger would have resulted in serious competition concerns in Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium for various dairy products, including yoghurt drinks, cheeses and custards. To meet EU concerns, the … Read More
Sapuyo Acquires Weston Foods
Saputo, based in Canada, has completed the transaction to acquire Neilson Dairy, the dairy division of Weston Foods also of Canada. The C$465m (US$372m) acquisition, first announced on 22 October, will enable Saputo to increase its presence in Ontario in the markets for fluid milk and cream, the company said yesterday (1 December). Weston Foods manufactures, sells and distributes – … Read More
Traces of Melamine Found in U.S.
Traces of the industrial chemical melamine have been detected in samples of top-selling U.S. infant formula, but federal regulators insist the products are safe. The Food and Drug Administration said last month it was unable to identify any melamine exposure level as safe for infants, but a top official said it would be a “dangerous overreaction” for parents to stop … Read More
New Studies Show Dairy Helps with Weight
A diet high in dairy calcium may aid weight loss, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity. Dr Judith Bryans, Director of the Dairy Council and Registered Nutritionist said: “Previous studies have shown that consuming low-fat dairy, as part of a calorie controlled diet, may have a beneficial effect on weight, but how it may … Read More
Mexican-Style Cheese Melting Into U.S.
Until just a few years ago, Mexican-style cheese wasn’t readily available in the United States. To taste its fresh simplicity, you had to go to Mexico. There, in restaurants, mercados, households or from street vendors, you could get crumbly, salty sprinkles of cotija cheese on top of fragrant mashed beans. Or, warm Oaxaca cheese (sometimes called quesillo) melted onto small, … Read More