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PreScouter said the pandemic may not end before 2022. Pic: Getty Images/marieclaudelemay

PreScouter publishes coronavirus testing report

By Jim Cornall

PreScouter, a Chicago-based research intelligence firm, has released a new report that details all of the currently available COVID-19 workplace testing options, detailing the logistics and investment required for each option.

The event will return in 2021. Pic; World Dairy Expo

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Plug pulled on World Dairy Expo 2020

By Jim Cornall

In an open letter on its website, organizers of the World Dairy Expo (WDE) in Madison, Wisconsin, have announced the cancellation of this year’s event.

The acquisition is to expand the company's production capacity, capabilities, and geographic reach.  Pic: Turkey Hill

Turkey Hill expands through Arkansas acquisition

By Jim Cornall

US ice cream manufacturer Turkey Hill LLC has acquired an ice cream and novelty production facility in Searcy, Arkansas, from Yarnell Ice Cream, LLC, a subsidiary of Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company.

Müller Corner Icelandic Style Skyr is currently available in Co-op and Morrisons. Pic: Müller

Müller moves into skyr

By Jim Cornall

UK dairy company Müller has launched its first skyr product, Müller Corner Icelandic Style Skyr.

The company said it has seen strong sales of long life milk during the coronavirus crisis, but the long term outlook is more difficult to assess.

Crediton Dairy publishes 2019 results

By Jim Cornall

UK dairy company Crediton Dairy Limited, has published its report and accounts for the 53 weeks ending January 4, 2020, which show increased turnover but a 28.6% drop in profit before tax.

The range under license will commence with three flavor SKUs. Pic: Keytone

Keytone signs Baileys distribution deal

By Jim Cornall

Keytone Dairy Corporation Limited has announced its wholly-owned subsidiary Omniblend Pty Ltd has signed a license agreement with R & A Bailey & Co Ltd for the distribution of ready-to-drink Baileys non-alcoholic coffee flavored milk drinks and...

Dairy Dialog podcast 84: Tetra Pak, Hälsa Foods, IFT, YPACK

Dairy Dialog podcast 84: Tetra Pak, Hälsa Foods, IFT, YPACK

By Jim Cornall

On this week’s Dairy Dialog podcast, our guests are Jan Lindqvist, food technologist at Tetra Pak; Hälsa’s CEO, Mika Manninen; Thomas Burke, food safety scientist at the Institute of Food Technologists; and Dr José María Lagarón, YPACK project coordinator.

EkoNiva products in Russia. Pic: Ekosem-Agrar

Ekosem-Agrar sees sales up in 2019

By Jim Cornall

Ekosem-Agrar AG, the German holding company of Russian milk producer EkoNiva Group, has published its 2019 annual report.

Nestlé said it has decided to step up its focus on the plant-based category.

Nestlé investing in plant-based in China

By Jim Cornall

Nestlé has announced a series of investments it says will further strengthen its footprint in China and enable it to further enhance its product portfolio.

All three of Fonterra’s business units have delivered a good performance for the year to date, despite the negative impact COVID-19 had on the foodservice business in the third quarter.

Fonterra publishes third quarter results

By Jim Cornall

Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited has announced its third-quarter business update, narrowed the range for its 2019/2020 forecast Farmgate Milk Price, and announced an opening forecast Farmgate Milk Price range for the 2020/2021 season.

St. Paul Group has sites in Belgium and the Netherlands. Pic: St. Paul

Givaudan selling grated cheese business to St. Paul Group

By Jim Cornall

Swiss-based flavors and fragrances company Givaudan has announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest its processed and grated cheese business to St. Paul Group, a cheese specialist in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Driftwood made donations to the Los Angeles food bank. Pic: Vinamilk

Vinamilk's US dairy factory responds to pandemic

By Jim Cornall

In April, Vinamilk's Driftwood Dairy Company in the US donated nearly 23,000 liters of milk to the Los Angeles Food Bank to support those struggling due to the prolonged effects of the coronavirus epidemic.

The company said e-commerce frozen sales are up +31% since the COVID crisis started. Pic Alden's Organic.

Alden’s Organic pivots to e-commerce

By Jim Cornall

US organic ice-cream producer Alden’s Organic has responded to the coronavirus lockdown by making its ice cream, novelties and new dairy-free frozen desserts available for purchase on the brand’s website, delivering to consumers doorsteps nationwide.

The nine startups are from the US, Canada, Israel and the UK. Pic: Getty Images/jacoblund

Nine startups in 2020 DFA Accelerator class

By Jim Cornall

An all-natural sports drink made from dairy by-products, handheld pizza and Philly cheesesteak cones, a green fashion brand creating t-shirts from excess milk and a hand-crafted spirit made from whey are just a few of the startup companies convening virtually...

Yili Group donates anti-epidemic supplies to the Thai Ministry of Public Health. Pic: Yili

Yili Group donates face masks to Thailand

By Jim Cornall

Chinese dairy company Yili Group has collaborated with its Thai subsidiary Chomthana and Thailand Siam Dragon Association to deliver 170,400 face masks and other anti-epidemic supplies to the Thai Ministry of Public Health, Royal Thai Police and Phuket...

Curds + Kindness will continue at least through the end of May for the nearly 5m residents of Idaho and Utah.

Crisis donations continue

By Jim Cornall

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, US company Dairy West has launched Curds + Kindness, a program to direct surplus, nutrient-rich dairy foods to those who are hungry and unable to afford groceries throughout Idaho and Utah.

Hochdorf is concentrating its efforts on its baby care and dairy ingredients divisions.

Hochdorf to liquidate three subsidiaries

By Jim Cornall

Hochdorf Group in Switzerland is dissolving some of its companies to continue with last year’s announcement of a strategy to focus on its baby care and dairy ingredients divisions.

Yili Group delivered medical supplies to the Executive Office of the President of Republic of Indonesia this week.

Industry support of coronavirus fight update

By Jim Cornall

In Oregon, US, the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced that its farmer-owners have committed $4m to a COVID-19 relief plan to help its employees, the communities where the company operates, and industry partners respond to and recover...

TH Milk has been distributing products in Hanoi, Vietnam. Pic: TH Milk

More donations during crisis

By Jim Cornall

More companies in the dairy and dairy-alternatives sectors have been helping during the coronavirus crisis. Here is our round-up of just some of those contributing.

The production line of condensed milk products at Thong Nhat Dairy factory. Pic: Vinamilk

Vinamilk exports sweetened condensed milk to China

By Jim Cornall

In spite of operating under strict conditions including social distancing imposed by the coronavirus crisis, two months after officially receiving an export license to China, Vietnam Dairy Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) has completed the production stage...

Marit Haugen was re-elected as chairman of the board.

Management changes at TINE

By Jim Cornall

Norwegian dairy company TINE SA has made management changes to deliver its new TINE 2025 strategy.

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