Arla Foods has “plenty on its plate” and is unlikely to pursue further European dairy industry consolidation in the near future, a food sector mergers and acquisitions expert has claimed.
The chief minister of Haryana, yesterday called on Nestlé India to adopt a collective strategy with the government departments and private business to set up milk collection centers across the state.
Arla Foods has been granted approval by the European Commission to merge with Milk Link, but must sell a UK milk drinks business acquired through the deal to facilitate the move.
The UK dairy industry’s “pro-active” attitude to carbon emissions has put it years ahead of government carbon footprint targets, according to the Carbon Trust.
Australian dairy co-operative Murray Goulburn has reported revenue and profit increases for the 2011-12 season, citing the impact of increased exports.
Australia secured a deal with Indonesia to ship 6000 heifers over the next three years. The contract was signed between Victorian exporter Dairy Livestock Exports and H.Soekarwo,the governor of East java.
Dallas-based dairy giant Dean Foods is inviting potential buyers to cast a slide rule over its Morningstar warehouse delivery business - the smallest of its three divisions - as it seeks to reduce its debt pile.
China Investment, a sovereign wealth fund owned by the Chinese government, is planning to acquire a stake in Van Diemen's Land (VDL), a leading dairy farming company in Australia.
The introduction of school milk programmes in developing nations is driving dairy industry growth, processing and packaging giant Tetra Pak has claimed.
Potassium chloride can successfully reduce the use of sodium chloride in cheddar cheese, with taste profiles similar to full-sodium versions, says a new study from the University of Minnesota.
Aimed at the Continental segment in Eastern Europe. Consumer requirements dictate improved flavor with a creamy note instead of a "sharp/acid" flavor. At the same time cheese producers are looking for better phage protection to ensure the quality of the f
Daily supplements of a probiotic blend may improve gut function in performance athletes and help provide a way of reducing gastrointestinal complaints, suggests new research from Austria.
National Dairy Development Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal is now in the process of looking at technology options for the production of milk protein derived bioactive peptides.
In what is yet another clear sign of the growing interest of investors in India’s homegrown food processing industry, Parag Milk Foods has signed a new private equity deal to secure a huge funding boost.
Dairy company Coach Farm has announced that it has cut down the fat up to 62% on its current line of goat milk yogurt to meet growing consumer demand for products lower in fat and calories.
Omega-3s, essential fatty acids, are important nutrients that most people do not get enough of. With the naturally occurring nutrients in dairy combined with Omega-3s, dairy becomes even more nutritious.
