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Nestlé agricultural services manager, Asoka Kuruppu, explains a model of a Nestlé chilling center.

Nestlé launches dairy development program in Sri Lanka

By Jim Cornall

Nestlé has launched the ‘Kiri Govi Diriya’ dairy development program, with 3,000 Sri Lankan dairy farmers receiving training and development tools to learn about modern technologies and best practices. 

Pieter Nouber, DSM, and Phan Minh Tien, Vinamilk, at the signing of an agreement between the two companies to work on product development for the Vietnamese market.

Vinamilk signs strategic cooperation with DSM

By Jim Cornall

JSC Vietnam Dairy Products (Vinamilk) has signed a strategic cooperation with nutrition company Royal DSM, to apply international standards on nutrition powdered milk products for children and consumers in Vietnam.

Watt's is taking over Danone Chile S.A., but will continue to work with the French company on a long-term deal. Pic: ©iStock/elcabron

Watt’s buys Danone Chile

By Jim Cornall

Chilean food company Watt's is acquiring 100% of the shares of Danone Chile S.A., a subsidiary of Danone Fresh Dairy Products in Chile.

MALK organic cold pressed nut milks roll out nationwide at Kroger

MALK organic cold pressed nut milks roll out nationwide at Kroger

By Elaine Watson

Texas-based MALK Organics – which is carving out a niche at the premium end of the burgeoning nut milk category with its cold-pressed, clean-label organic pecan, cashew and almond milks – is rolling out nationwide at Kroger this fall.

The Nigerian president met with Royal FrieslandCampina delegates including the CEO recently, to discuss the company's involvement in the country's dairy industry.

Nigerian president meets with FrieslandCampina CEO

By Jim Cornall

Global CEO, Royal FrieslandCampina, Roelof Joosten, recently led a delegation of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria and some dairy farmers on a visit to Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria, in Abuja.

IZZI, which was launched in Vietnam in 2013 by Hanoimilk, is consumed by more than 10m Vietnamese children.

Hanoimilk’s IZZI recognized at awards event

By Jim Cornall

Hanoi Milk Joint Stock Company’s IZZI milk, which includes nutrients aimed to help the development of Vietnamese children, has received recognition at the Global Food Industry Awards in Dublin, Ireland.

Saikexing will be expanding its Chinese operations thanks to a $125m ADB loan.

Saikexing secures $125m to expand in China

By Jim Cornall

China’s number four dairy farming firm Saikexing has secured a $125m loan to reduce environmental pollution, improve food safety, and expand the supply of milk within China.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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