The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service will resume milk production quarterly producer surveys in the new federal fiscal year, which begins October 1, 2013.
Dairy Farmers of America, a national dairy marketing cooperative, has acquired Dairy Maid Dairy, a Frederick, Md.-based processor of milk, juice and fruit drinks.
Müller has acquired Shropshire-based Nom Dairy UK Limited for an undisclosed amount, as part of plans to become a major private-label yoghurt supplier in the UK.
China-based Huishan Dairy has been approved by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange to raise $1bn through initial public offering (IPO) to increase the size of cattle herd and boost production.
Cheese sales in Australia continued to decline in the 12 months to March 2013, with 89 per cent of Australian grocery buyers reporting they bought cheese, down from 92 per cent in the 12 months to 2009.
Synlait Milk has announced that it will process more milk than forecast following a decision to take a significant allocation of milk under the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act in the financial year to 31 July 2014.
Danone welcomes findings from the New Zealand authorities which concluded that all ingredients used by Danone are in 'full compliance with the highest standards of quality'.
To meet increasing demand for its own-label dairy products, Coop-owned Grådö Dairy has recruited 13 new dairy farms in Dalarna, Västmanland and Uppland, meaning that 39 dairy farms will supply the Swedish retailer from January 2014.
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company Holdings Limited (WCB) has today announced a net operating profit after tax of only $7.5 million for the year ended 30 June 2013, a $7.7 million (50.7%) reduction on FY2012.
The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), an Indian dairy co-operative operating under Amul brand, is set to invest INR30bn ($474.7m) in the next two years across India.
Australian dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn plans cut down 72 positions across its processing facilities, in an effort to efficiency, productivity and cost competitiveness.
Milk production in the 23 major producing states totaled 15.7 billion lbs in July, up 1.2% from July 2012, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in its latest Milk Production report.
Top U.S. dairy company Dean Foods Co said it would speed up the closure of up to 15 percent of its factories in the face of increasing competition and falling volumes, as it reported a quarterly loss and warned of more tough times ahead.
The popularity of Australian supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths’ private label milk brands has evened out, but the private labels are still beating branded milks.
