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Camel milk producer given VAT exemption for trade with GCC

Camel milk producer given VAT exemption for trade with GCC

By RJ Whitehead

Dubai-based camel milk producer Emirates Industry for Camel Milk & Products has been awarded a VAT exemption certificate by the UAE’s Ministry of Economy, which the company hopes will help it increase exports of camel milk to other Arab countries.

Fonterra is turning dairy waste from its Edendale plant into fertilizer for local farmers

Fonterra generates fertilizer from wastewater

By Jim Cornall

New wastewater treatment technology at Fonterra’s Edendale site in New Zealand is turning dairy waste into fertilizer that is being used on local pastures. 

The Bel Group is hoping to create a global snack-food company through its proposed acquisition of MOM Group.

Bel Group to acquire MOM Group from LBO

By Jim Cornall

The Bel Group and MOM Group’s management team have agreed to undertake exclusive negotiations with LBO France to acquire the MOM Group.

Stärnächäs, from Walo von Mühlenen and cheesemaker Marcel Gabriel, won the Supreme Champion Continental International Cheese Award.

The results are in - International Cheese Awards 2016

By Jenny Eagle

Treur Kaas' Jerseyhoeve Schorren; Arla Foods' Double Gloucester from Taw Valley Creamery; and Wyke Farms' Nige-the-Nose, were recognized at The International Cheese Awards 2016 this month.

Immunity-focused drinking yoghurt Actimel relaunched in April with the help of a music group Stay Strong Brothers. A revamp of gut health-orriented spoonable yoghurt Activia is expected in the second half of the year.

Solid global, flat European growth for Danone in first half of 2016

Can Actimel revamp inject life into Danone’s flat European sales?

By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Danone has recorded negative overall sales figures in Europe for the first half of 2016. But the company hopes investment in the relaunch of its Activia and Actimel brands will help return it to profitable growth.

YouGov names Almarai as Saudi’s favourite brand

YouGov names Almarai as Saudi’s favourite brand

By RJ Whitehead

Local dairy major Almarai was named Saudi Arabia’s favourite brand in the YouGov 2016 Mid-year BestBrand rankings, alongside Emirates airline in the UAE and Facebook in Egypt.

'We started out saying we wanted to be the Red Bull of the freezer cabinet. Now we want to go beyond that,' says protein ice cream start-up.

Protein ice cream: The Red Bull of the freezer aisle?

By Lynda Searby

Rising protein ice cream brand WheyHey isn’t stopping at being the 'Red Bull of the freezer aisle'; it wants to provide an alternative to the 'rubbish' food companies are serving up in every category, co-founder Damien Kennedy tells...

Peruvian company Pampa Baja has been given a $15m loan by Dutch development bank FMO. Pic:© iStock/OSTILL

FMO loan for Peru’s Pampa Baja

By Jim Cornall

Dutch development bank FMO has signed a $15m loan with Agricola Pampa Baja S.A.C. (Pampa Baja), a producer of milk, fruit and vegetables in Peru.

Emmi is taking over Mittelland Molkerei in Suhr, Switzerland.

Emmi takes over Mittelland Molkerei

By Jim Cornall

Swiss dairy company Emmi, which already had a 60% stake in Mittelland Molkerei AG, is acquiring a 40% share package from AZM Verwaltungs AG, the investment firm of the Mittelland Milk Producers’ Cooperative (MPM).

Scottish dairy looks to US market as Brexit causes trade uncertainty

Summer Fancy Food Show 2016

Scottish dairy looks to US market as Brexit causes trade uncertainty

By Douglas Yu

American consumers can now buy a variety of Scottish dairy products that are united by a logo that says “made with 100% Scottish milk,” as the Scottish Dairy brand was launched at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.  

Chobani has officially launched its latest product, Drink Chobani, in the US, in four different flavors.

Chobani rolls out Drink Chobani and new flavors for summer

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Chobani has launched its new product, Drink Chobani, and introduced flavor additions across four of its existing yogurt lines: Flip, Simply 100, Chobani kids, and Meze dips, all set to roll out across the US this month. 

Grupo LALA will be distributing products in Costa Rica thanks to a deal with Florida Bebidas.

Grupo LALA signs distribution deal in Costa Rica

By Jim Cornall

Mexican company Grupo LALA S.A.B. de C.V. has signed a strategic agreement with the Costa Rican company Florida Bebidas, S.A., for the production, distribution and sale of LALA products in Costa Rica.

The digital tool was designed to 'provide cheese board inspiration to consumers,' Castello senior brand manager said.

Castello Cheese Board Builder is a 24/7 online cheesemonger

By Mary Ellen Shoup

To further capitalize on the rise of specialty cheese sales Arla Food’s Castello brand has developed a digital Cheese Board Builder to help consumers navigate its expanding premium cheese product portfolio.

Slovenian dairy companies have been approved by China to begin dairy exports. Photo: iStock-eyegelb

Slovenian dairies cleared to export to China

By Jim Cornall

Ljubljanske mlekarne, Mlekarna Celeia, Pomurske mlekarne and Mlekarna Planika have been informed by Chinese authorities that they can export dairy products to China.

Chobani aims to build up brand recognition for its Meze dip line through its 4th of July sweepstakes.

Chobani promotes yogurt dip line with vegetable-filled NYC townhouse

By Mary Ellen Shoup

Following the launch of its Meze dip line this June, the company’s first departure from the dairy aisle, Chobani will offer a four-night stay in an “edible” living space in a New York City townhouse as part of a sweepstakes promotion. 

Latvia's Agricultural Services Cooperative Society (LATRAPS) ​is taking over SIA Latvian Milk.

LATRAPS takes over Latvian Milk

By Jim Cornall

Latvia’s Competition Council (CC) has approved the Agricultural Services Cooperative Society (LATRAPS) ​acquisition of SIA Latvian Milk.

Fonterra is upgrading its Edgecumbe site to capture lactose from the site's waste stream.

Fonterra’s NZ$8m upgrade for lactose

By Jim Cornall

An NZ$8m ($5.6m) upgrade is under way at Fonterra’s Edgecumbe site to capture lactose that previously could not be extracted from the site’s waste stream.

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