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Cyberattack hits Lactalis dairy company
Groupe Lactalis has announced that last week there was a cyberattack on part of its IT network.
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Krysta Harden named USDEC president and CEO
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) have promoted Krysta Harden from chief operating officer to president and CEO of USDEC.
Research helps cheese producers reduce waste
Cheese could be ripened for months or even years before a problem is discovered, an issue that could cause it to be sold off cheaply as an ingredient for processed cheese.
Lactalis Canada finalizes acquisition of Agropur's Canadian yogurt business
Lactalis Canada Inc., formerly Parmalat Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Lactalis Group, has closed the acquisition of all shares of Agropur Cooperative's Canadian yogurt business, Ultima Foods Inc.
The a2 Milk Company lowers 2021 outlook
The a2 Milk Company (a2MC) has published its results for the half year ending December 31, 2020.
REWE axing plastic lids on yogurt
German retailer REWE is removing the additional plastic lid on all 500g cups of natural yogurt and from April on all 500g cups of soy yogurt on its "ja!" brands.
Danone to split CEO and chairman roles
Following a meeting on March 1, Danone's board of directors reviewed the company’s corporate governance and decided, on a proposal from Emmanuel Faber, to separate the functions of chairman and CEO in the near future.
First Milk announces £12.5m investment in UK cheese and whey facilities
UK dairy company First Milk has announced a further capital investment in its cheese and whey processing facilities in the forthcoming financial year.