Archives for March 5, 2008

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EDA not supporting UK farmers' 'fair trade' calls

By  Neil Merrett

Calls by a UK-based dairy cooperative for the implementation of a "fair trade" style price system for the country's milk farmers to avoid a potential supply crisis, have not been backed by the European Dairy Association (EDA).

Eastern European dairy outgrowing Western rivals

By  Neil Merrett

The Eastern European dairy industry is expected to grow at a faster rate than rival markets in the US and Western Europe over the next few years, on the back of increasing consumer spending and product innovation, according to a new report.

Aseptic fillers target improved production speed

By  Neil Merrett

Two new aseptic filling machines can reduce the processing time required by dairy manufacturers for using multiple small-volume carton packages, their manufacturer claims.