Fonterra research director voted new IDF president
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has elected Fonterra research director Dr Jeremy Hill as its new president.
Archives for November 7, 2012
Borpact offers improved processing and stiffness, claims Borealis
Borealis has unveiled an updated grade of transparent polypropylene (PP), aimed at frozen products such as ice cream, with improved stiffness and better processability.
Glanbia eyeing 2012 profits target despite marginal growth
Irish dairy giant Glanbia is “confident” of delivering its full year profits target, despite reporting marginal growth for the first nine months of 2012.
Aluminium foil growth driven by flexible packaging demand, says EAFA
The first nine months of this year showed a positive development for the European manufacturers of aluminium foil, according to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA).
US dairy coops to face ‘herd retirement’ price fixing lawsuit
A US lawsuit alleging that the practice of killing cows to increase the price of milk – known as ‘herd retirement’ – violates anti-trust laws will go to court after a motion to dismiss the case was rejected.
Increasing global income will have ‘big implications’ for dairy sector - FAO
The expected increase in disposable income – particularly in developing countries – will have “big implications” for the international dairy sector, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) has claimed.