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Arla Foods is to step up both the amount of payouts to its suppliers and organic production in an attempt to adapt to a rapidly changing global dairy market.
The Danish co-operative group said yesterday that the current increase in world commodity prices stemming from dwindling supply had encouraged it to increase payments. It will also attempt to step up organic production to ensure supply could meet the predicted growth in demand over the coming years.
The decision comes as dairy...
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Milk production in the US is up from last year for the sixth month in a row, according to a new report.
The report, published by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), will come as a relief to dairy processors who are facing a world wide supply squeeze.
The US agency reported last week that milk production in the US during the second quarter came to 47.4 billion pounds (21.59 bn kilos), an increase of 1.1 per cent from the same period last year.
Milk yield in June totalled 14.2 bn...
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Chr. Hansen has launched a new line of spray-dried dairy flavors in the US, which the firm claims provide some of its most successful flavors in a more convenient application form.
According to the Danish ingredients group, the new line is an extension to its top sellers in the enzyme modified dairy ingredient area.
It includes sharp and aged cheddar, American sweet cream, parmesan, and butter flavors. Additional flavors due to be available soon include Swiss blue cheese, and...
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Glanbia remains on course for an estimated 20 per cent increase in profits, despite difficulties within its dairy production unit, the company said yesterday.
In a trading statement the company said it expected revenues, profits and margins to be up for the first half of the year, compared to the same period in 2006.
The gains were made despite the increasing cost of raw dairy products.
Glanbia attributed the growth to an improved performance throughout its diversified operations in...
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The metabolic fate of deuterium-labeled choline in gestating and lactating Holstein dairy cows
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The international co-operative dairy company Campina, and Thai Advanced Food, a leading Thai company active in cultured yoghurts and drinks under the Betagen-brand, announce that they have set up a new joint venture in Thailand, which has become effective as of 2nd July 2007.
Both companies are convinced that by teaming up and sharing each others resources and know-how, further accelerated profitable growth can be realized in the promising market segment of health related products, both in...
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Dairy group Arla continues to profit from its partnerships within the emerging markets of Asia as sales of its powdered milk brands in Bangladesh continue to rise rapidly.
Though the group has sold powdered milk products in the country for over 40 years, it is only within the last nine years that it has managed to double sales, following the signing of a distribution deal with local group MD Foods, the company said yesterday.
The announcement highlights the desire for a growing number of...
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Fonterra, New Zealand's largest food group has pledged to step up its commitment to tackling climate change amidst new findings from the country suggesting businesses could profit from greater environmental concern. The company, which is a major producer of dairy products, said it would continue to develop new technologies for this aim, while aiding its farmers and suppliers in reducing their own impacts. As increasing temperatures within the region continue to exacerbate...
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China has overtaken Russia and Pakistan to become the world's third largest processor of dairy products, according to the director of the country's dairy association.
Liu Chenguo revealed that dairy processing within the country increased by 15 per cent during 2006 to reach an output of 32.9m tonnes, the China Securities Journal reported yesterday.
As China continues to develop into a leading economic and manufacturing super-power, processors within rival markets like the EU are being put...
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Dairy is on the agenda for US group Advance Instruments at the 2007 annual meeting of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) to be held this week. The company will use the exhibition to reveal the findings of two new studies into dairy processing, as well as unveiling a number of testing technologies it claims can drastically improve product quality. With the dairy industry constantly striving for innovative new products that meet consumer demand for health and wellness,...
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Landliebe cattle feed programme with purely indigenous crops and Landliebe school milk to be launched in September 2007. Landliebe, one of the best-loved, leading brands for dairy products in Germany, is launching two initiatives that will further strengthen the Landliebe brand values. The first involves the introduction of a cattle feed concept using indigenous feed only. This concept perfectly matches the Landliebe philosophy of an authentic dairy brand with a rural image and...
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World supply constraints are expected to be a bigger factor over the next year than any consumer reaction against the big dairy price rises in the past few months, says Fonterra chief executive Andrew Ferrier.
The New Zealand company forecast a 27 per cent increase in the total payout to its dairy farmer supplier-shareholders in the year to May 31, 2008.
The forecast payout is $5.53/kg MS, up from $4.35/kg MS (milk solids) for the season ending this week.
Chairman Henry van der...
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Sweden's Arla foods has today revealed it plans to enter Vietnam's dairy market in October to boost its presence in the dynamic emerging markets of Asia.
Following an extension of its presence into China earlier this year, the group will now turn its attention to Vietnam, which it believes offers the next most prolific market to launch its Milex brand of powdered milk products in.
With a customer base of 84m people, Arla is confident that there is sufficient demand in the country for the...
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Higher feed and fuel prices will probably take half the $4 to $6 per hundredweight price increase Illinois dairy farmers can expect for their product in 2007, said a University of Illinois Extension dairy specialist.
"2007 appears to be an economically positive year for Illinois dairy farmers with milk prices up $4 to $6 per hundredweight compared to 2006 when milk was below breakeven prices," said Mike Hutjens as he reviewed the state's dairy industry on the eve of June Dairy Month.
"In...
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International Protein Sires (IPS) is pleased to announce that Chrissy Wendorf has been selected to fill the Genetic Intern position. As intern, Chrissy’s responsibilities include evaluation of young sire daughters, locating young sire daughters to photograph and updating the young sire database. “Along with her dairy farm background experiences, Chrissy has achieved recognition in dairy cattle evaluation that qualify her for the...
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The Semex Alliance is proud to announce the launch of its newest product, SEMEXX sexed semen, with a selection of elite Holstein, Jersey and Ayrshire bulls. Available soon through your Semex representative, SEMEXX sexed semen lets you to take greater control of your heifer calves while reining in your herd’s genetic future. From the same great bulls that make up the Semex lineup, SEMEXX sexed semen is an unbeatable offer. Just like our conventional semen, SEMEXX sexed semen bulls...
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Rising demand for dairy in the European Union is likely to see the bloc's dairy industry lose market share in several export markets over the next decade, a Commission report says.
The EU's market share of global butter exports is set to fall from 38 per cent in 2005 to 22 per cent in 2015, according to the latest MAP report from the European Commission.
The prediction reflects an anticipated rise in demand for added value dairy products at home in the EU.
Exports from the EU are...
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Farmers who want the latest and best antibiotics to treat their dairy cows are finding themselves at odds with doctors concerned a new drug could prompt the evolution of a super-bacteria that could threaten human health. Farmers like John Vrieze are looking to the Food and Drug Administration to approve cefquinome, a powerful antibotic that could combat "shipping fever," a pneumonia-like illness commonly found in cows. "If she gets sick and needs an antibiotic, we ought to be...
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Fonterra has welcomed Government plans to increase research funding to boost agriculture.
Chairman Henry van der Heyden says Fonterra welcomes the increased research and development assistance announced in today’s Budget targeting agriculture and climate change.
“The boost to biosecurity funding is also good news as it is vital New Zealand’s all important primary sector is further protected at the border from biosecurity threats.”
He says Fonterra already committed millions of...
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Recycled plastic milk bottles perform identically to those made from virgin resin and could reduce packaging waste sent to landfill sites, according to a UK government-funded trial.
The Waste Resources Action Programme (Wrap) trial reported a 66 per cent efficiency in the recovery of high density polyethylene (HDPE), and has developed a best practice that the industry can imitate.
Wrap is a government-backed programme charged with ensuring that the UK meets EU requirements on reducing...
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The Semex Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Larmer to the position of Chief Executive Officer effective June 11, 2007. With over 23 years of experience in the bovine genetics industry, Paul brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from his previous roles in sire procurement, genetic mating, marketing, sales and general management.
“We are very pleased to have Paul join Semex. With his exceptional leadership skills, industry knowledge, and extensive...
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