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Fleurieu is expanding its market reach to Asia and beyond.

South Australia’s Fleurieu has found success by taking a radical approach

Bucking the trend put an end to Aussie dairy doldrums

By Richard Whitehead

When Fleurieu Milk Company opened for business 13 years ago, it did so as a reaction to the struggles the Australian dairy industry had been facing at the time. Today, with an upgraded processing plant, and on the back of sharp growth, it seems a world...

“It’s impressive to see how this industry comes together. They don’t point fingers at each other, they work together.

DMI exec talks sustainability strategy after six months on the job

By Beth Newhart

After years of working under former USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden officially joined Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) in April of 2019. Her role as executive VP of global environmental strategy has put her focus on telling the sustainability...

Somerdale’s sales now represent about 17.5% of all UK cheese exports to the US, with around half being under the Somerdale brand.

Somerdale sales grow but profit drops

By Jim Cornall

Somerdale International Limited, a UK exporter of British cheeses and dairy products, has published its report and accounts for the year ended March 31, 2019.

Dairyworks was established in 2001 in South Canterbury, New Zealand.

Synlait acquires Dairyworks

By Jim Cornall

New Zealand company Synlait has agreed the conditional purchase of Dairyworks for NZ$112m (US$71m), subject to Overseas Investment Office approval.

Knight is leaving Arla Foods and heading to Dutch-Belgian retail group Ahold Delhaize.

CFO Knight to leave Arla Foods

By Jim Cornall

Arla Foods’ CFO Natalie Knight is leaving the dairy cooperative to become executive vice president, finance, at Dutch-Belgian retail group Ahold Delhaize.

Growing populations, westernization of diets and a preference for full-fat dairy are driving global cheese growth. Pic: Getty/Михаил Руденко

Winners and losers in a decade of global cheese trade

By Beth Newhart

More out of market investments and a strong US production base are bolstering cheese growth. Rabobank took a look at the global cheese market since 2010 in a recent report, and predicted what’s to come.

Probiotics and whey protein ingredients will be a focus at this week's SupplySide West expo. Pic: Getty/pong-photo9

Protein preview at SupplySide West

By Beth Newhart

SupplySide West (SSW) returns to Las Vegas this week, bringing together more than 17,000 ingredients buyers and suppliers. Arla Foods and NZMP will showcase proteins for use in dairy and dairy alternative products.

Dairy Dialog podcast 53: Anuga

Dairy Dialog podcast 53: Anuga

By Jim Cornall

DairyReporter was at the 100th anniversary of the Anuga food show in Cologne, Germany, this week.

Sargento brings more meat-free protein snacks to the c-store.

Packaging cheese for c-store needs

By Beth Newhart

Dairy companies at this year’s National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show highlighted protein products, though cheese snacks at the US convenience store haven’t changed much in the last decade, with sticks and bars still ruling the aisles.

The initiative defines and promotes best practice in science-based target setting.

Arla gets Science Based Target approval

By Jim Cornall

Dairy cooperative Arla Foods says its target to reduce total CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 has been approved by the Science Based Target initiative as aligned with climate science.

Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell called new COO Whineray 'a results-orientated New Zealand business leader.'

Fonterra creates new management position

By Jim Cornall

New Zealand dairy cooperative Fonterra has created the new role of chief operating officer, and the position will be filled by Fraser Whineray, who will start in early 2020.

Al Ain Farms was the first dairy to be established in the United Arab Emirates.

A tale of two desert dairies

By Richard Whitehead

Abu Dhabi’s Al Ain Farms and Dubai’s Al Rawabi have evolved differently over the last four decades to become regional majors.

Müller will determine measures to be taken once a review has been undertaken.

Müller looking into Scottish milk surplus

By Jim Cornall

UK milk processor Müller Milk & Ingredients has warned Scottish dairy farmers who supply the company that a 25% surge in farm milk production, which is not supported by growth in demand for fresh milk products in Scotland, is not sustainable and has...

Trade tensions between the US and China have finally started to ease, but US consumers might see the tariffs reflected in retail prices soon. Pic: Getty/Lumineux_Images

Dairy prepares for potential 2020 recession

By Beth Newhart

Global dairy markets are expected to remain firm through mid-2020, but Rabobank predicts that the second half of the year will be tighter in the face of a possible global recession.

Loss of Jarlsberg exports contributed to the weaker results.

Weaker results for TINE

By Jim Cornall

Norway’s dairy cooperative TINE has announced job losses as its operating profit for the second quarter is down approximately 25% on the previous year.

The Almarai plant at Al Kharj.

Almarai gets $100m EBRD loan

By Jim Cornall

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has given a $100m loan to Saudi Arabian dairy company Almarai.

Fonterra said it will build on its foodservice business in China.

Fonterra announces record loss and new strategy

By Jim Cornall

Fonterra has announced its FY19 annual results, the final milk price for the 2018/19 season, a new strategy and changes to its operating model and management team.

Currently there are between 2m and 3m Arla milk crates in use in Denmark.

New Arla black milk crates are more green

By Jim Cornall

Arla’s new milk crates in Denmark may no longer be the traditional green color, but the new black containers will be more ‘green,’ as they are more environmentally friendly.

The new lines will have more modern technology and have a faster filling speed.

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Nestlé invests in Spanish condensed milk factory

By Jim Cornall

Nestlé has confirmed it will invest nearly €1.9m ($2.1m) in the construction of two new filling lines at its condensed milk factory located in Pontecesures (Pontevedra).

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