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GHG project underway in Switzerland
The Swiss milk sector project, KlimaStaR Milch, which aims to study how it’s possible to make milk production more climate-friendly, has now passed its first year.
Austrian regulations set to start
A regulation on the labeling of origin of the ingredients meat, milk and eggs in canteen kitchens will come into force in Austria on 1 September.
Final entries called for World Cheese Awards
The closing date of this year’s World Cheese Awards is fast approaching, with the Guild of Fine Food unveiling further information about the World Cheese Market and the Young Cheesemonger of the Year competition.
Animal welfare up in Switzerland
Since 2019, the Swiss dairy industry standard, Der Grüner Teppich (The Green Carpet), has grown so that 70% of total milk volume in Switzerland meets the high sustainability requirements of the production standard.
Electric belt hoists for the brining process
Bretagne Manutention, a partner of Verlinde, has assisted a cheese dairy plant in Mayenne, France, which was experiencing various maintenance problems with its chain hoists for a cheese brining process.
Dairy developments all over the world
Among the interesting international news at the moment is that the EU has adopted a policy on not leaving dairy out of the school scheme, but instead has resolved to ensure that adequate fruit and vegetables, along with dairy products, are available to school children in its legislation.
Atlas Copco expands vacuum pump range
Atlas Copco, specialist for high-quality vacuum solutions, is expanding its comprehensive vacuum pump portfolio with the side channel blowers DB series.
Nestlé and PAI to create joint venture for frozen pizza in Europe
Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners have agreed to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe.
Horst dairy saved by locals
Locals pledge purchase of cooperative, shares and donations to save small, North German dairy, Horst.
The cauldron master is revealed
German cheese dairy, Gläserne Molkerei, located near Spreewald has launched a new range of cheeses with a brand identity closely linked to the traditional copper cauldrons it is made in.
Kerry reports record organic growth for 2022
Kerry’s group revenue was €8.8 billion in 2022, reflecting 18% organic growth, made up of 6.1% group volume growth and pricing expansion of 11.7%. Dairy Ireland’s pricing increased by 36%, while volume was up by 0.2%.
DeLaval invests in its automatic milking facility
DeLaval plans to increase its production capacity of automatic milking machines to meet rising customer demand.
Emmi sales top CHF4 billion
Switzerland’s largest dairy group, Emmi, increased its sales by 8.1% to CHF4.2 billion (€4.25bn) and exceeded the CHF4 billion mark for the first time, the company says.
Zillertal breaks ground on new expansion
Austrian dairy Erlebnis Sennerei Zillertal has broken ground for a new project, which will provide more capacity for hay milk products from cows, sheep and goats to the trade in Austria and Germany.