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Excess protein in dairy cattle diets could lower milk yields

Dairy farmers have traditionally used protein supplements as a means of bolstering milk yields among lactating dairy cattle, but a new report concludes that excessive protein consumption can in fact reduce milk yields, as well as create harmful...

New pact may raise Czech organic consumption

A new deal between organic food retailers and farmers may help to bridge the gulf between low organic food consumption and rising levels of organic farming in the Czech Republic and Poland, writes Chris Mercer.

Palm oil for the Russian winter

FG Palm Oil has launched a new ingredient at this week's Ingredients Russia show which it claims makes it ideal for producers struggling in Russia's harsh winter - a palm oil with a lower melting point. Angela Drujinina reports.

UK dairy farmers face mounting productivity pressure

Mounting pressure from both the domestic UK market and the increasingly competitive European dairy sector, has recently led a number of British milk producers to successfully lower their unit costs of milk production, but will this trend continue? Tom...

New can design to Crown 1664's modern image

Crown Holdings, the leading packaging supplier has announced that it will produce a new stylish 50cl aluminum promotional can for Scottish & Newcastle's Kronenbourg 1664 brand.