The company started small with a limited equipment range but quickly grew with innovations from both Quadro and YTRON as well as Dudley’s undoubted sales technique.

The company has been active in supporting ISPE, as a founding member of the UK Affiliate.  We have also supported the PPMA since 1993. since we started and we continue with representation at the major industry exhibitions and conferences.

In recent years the portfolio of equipment has been extended to including VMI Mixing Systems, Laboctontrole Sampling devices and Fitzpatrick milling and roller compaction systems.

With three generations of the Bradley family now part of the company we are excited to be celebrating this milestone and looking forward to a fantastic future continuing to provide process solutions to the wide range of industries we serve.

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• Upholding responsible marketing: Nestlé Leading the Way report
• Fonterra-Superbrewed collaboration meets global protein demand
• Postbiotics for gut health: an emerging product category
• Milk Monitoring ‘key to driving quality and efficiency’, study finds

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The partnership combines Superbrewed’s biomass protein platform with Fonterra’s dairy processing, ingredients, and applications expertise to develop additional nutrient-rich, functional biomass protein. The collaboration addresses the rising global demand for protein, reflecting both companies’ commitment to delivering sustainably sourced, functional proteins that meet customer and consumer needs worldwide.

The collaboration builds upon Superbrewed’s commercial launch of its patented biomass protein, called Postbiotic Cultured Protein. Postbiotic Cultured Protein is a non-GMO, allergen-free, nutrient-dense bacteria biomass protein that recently received US market green light from the FDA. In ingredient evaluations, Fonterra determined that the function and nutrition of Postbiotic Cultured Protein complement dairy ingredients in food applications with growing consumer demand.

As Superbrewed demonstrated that its non-GMO, fermentation platform could be adapted to ferment other inputs, the multi-year joint effort seeks to develop new biomass protein solutions based on the fermentation of multi-feedstocks, including Fonterra’s lactose permeate, which is produced during dairy processing. The objective is to add value to Fonterra’s lactose by converting it into high-quality, sustainable protein with Superbrewed’s technology.

Bryan Tracy, CEO of Superbrewed Food, stated: “We are excited to be partnering with a company of Fonterra’s stature, as it recognises the value in bringing Postbiotic Cultured Protein to market, and is a pivotal step towards expanding our offerings of biomass ingredients that further contribute to sustainable food production.”

Chris Ireland, GM innovation partnerships commented: “Partnering with Superbrewed Foods is a fantastic opportunity. Their cutting-edge technology aligns with our mission to provide sustainable nutritional solutions to the world and respond to the global demand for protein solutions thereby creating more value from milk for our farmers.”

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The study, carried out by the New Zealand Exchange (NZX) and based on project data provided by Fonterra® and Levno®, also found a 62% reduction in milk reaching critical scores and a 45% drop in insurance claims – highly contributed to by the 85% lower likelihood to claim insurance for refrigeration, agitation, or power related failures – by adapting the technology.

The technology could bring about the same improvements in the UK, dairy experts claim.

The rollout of MVM was launched by Fonterra in part to drive up milk quality, along with other on-farm and transport related benefits, and the study was supported by Fonterra to help quantify the improvement in milk quality.

Fonterra is a New Zealand dairy Co-operative owned by thousands of dairy farmers. The study involved introducing monitoring telemetry to the milk vats or tanks of Fonterra’s farmer owners and comparing the data, from a subset of almost 1200 farms, to the year prior to the technology being introduced.

The most popular MVM platforms used in the study were Levno’s Trim and Full Cream solutions, with the latter providing a 24-7-365 escalated human response service. This alerts farmers to potential problems with their milk within 10 minutes of detection and continues to monitor the data until the situation is resolved.

The study data was independently analysed by New Zealand Exchange (NZX).

It revealed that Levno’s Full Cream product reduced total bacteria counts by 69% compared to storing milk without MVM technology. Coliforms were down 42% as a result of installing MVM technology and insurance claims dropped by 45% in total.

Milk temperature was on average 12% lower using Full Cream, with 19% fewer collections made above 12^oC and almost none above 14^oC.

Milk quality was also assessed against Fonterra’s Milk Quality Index (MQI) which uses multiple data points to plot the degradation of the milk.

The measure is used to plan logistics and downstream processing of the milk, and to drive efficiencies in collection.

The study found that by implementing Levno’s Full Cream, farms achieved 22% fewer medium MQI scores, 26% fewer high MQI scores, and 62% fewer critical MQI scores.

According to NZX, the average value of ‘milk saved’ as a result of implementing MVM technology equated to NZD$12,863 per farm.

The objective of the study was to confirm that the introduction of MVM, technology, and Levno’s Full Cream solution, would drive material and sustainable improvements in milk quality.

Results found that after analysing the data provided, it is clear that the introduction of MVM technology improved the on-farm milk storage process and reduced the risk of degraded milk being supplied to Fonterra.

Multiple measures helped to corroborate this outcome – from the MQI measure during storage, milk temperatures at the time of collection, bacteria and coliform results, and the number of insurance claims by farmers. Importantly, there was also a significant reduction in the upper quartile of those measures with fewer outliers.

Additionally, the Full Cream solution further improves the quality of milk stored on farm and reduces the amount that may require disposal due to poor storage practices. The advance in technology has changed the way on-farm raw milk is monitored, and therefore protected.

The end result is better quality milk with significantly fewer instances of milk being registered as ‘critical’ on Fonterra’s MQI score.

James McCreery, national planning & dispatch manager at Fonterra, said: “We are providing tools to our farmer owners to continue to help them be the best dairy farmers in the world, and Levno is a tool for them to ensure they are supplying the best quality milk possible.”

He added one of the greatest strengths of Fonterra’s partnership with Levno has been the people.

“They brought in a lot of experience working with New Zealand farmers,” James said.

“They also have got the 24/7 support team. The people at Levno make a big difference.”

Matt Lynch, Levno’s country manager for UK and Ireland, said the study demonstrated how Full Cream brought major financial benefits to Fonterra’s farm suppliers.

For example, Levno’s Full Cream has saved almost 2.3 million litres across Fonterra farms during the latest 2023-24 milking season, averaging 6,800 litres per farm.

He said: “Full Cream helped the farmers who took part in the study produce higher quality milk and avoid the significant revenue loss associated with milk degradation and wastage.

“It also helped them avoid costly incidents where milk was not fit for collection and where an insurance claim was required for the loss. With each claim attracting an average excess of $500, that’s a huge saving.

“With dairy farmers in the UK facing a reduction in support payments, technologies like MVM offer new ways to bring efficiencies to dairy enterprises which will help drive the long-term sustainability of the industry.

“The ability to monitor milk quality in real time and resolve issues quickly means less degradation, less wastage and ultimately, a better return for producers.”

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Fortress Technology

Fortress Technology’s Icon X-ray’s performance and defining attributes reflect its status as a fully integrated X-ray inspection system, equipped with internal view cameras and an automatic reject device to optimise floor space. The Icon X-ray deploys its proprietary IA+ algorithm, which gives the machine its processing and detection power to adapt to variable-density products that present with metal, ceramic, glass and high-density plastic contaminants. Discover the innovative features of this high-speed X-ray system on Stand B32. Stand F111

Ytron-Quadro (UK) Limited

Ytron-Quadro (UK) Ltd was established in October 1984 by Dudley Bradley, bringing together two international process equipment manufacturers (YTRON in Germany and Quadro in Canada). The company started small with a limited equipment range but quickly grew with innovations from both Quadro and YTRON as well as Dudley’s undoubted sales technique. The company has been active in supporting ISPE, as a founding member of the UK Affiliate.  We have also supported the PPMA since 1993. since we started and we continue with representation at the major industry exhibitions and conferences. In recent years the portfolio of equipment has been extended to including VMI Mixing Systems, Laboctontrole Sampling devices and Fitzpatrick milling and roller compaction systems. With three generations of the Bradley family now part of the company we are excited to be celebrating this milestone and looking forward to a fantastic future continuing to provide process solutions to the wide range of industries we serve.

Sycamore

Sycamore Process Engineering, the go-to process engineering experts for the Dairy, Food and Beverage industries.

From CIP, Pasteurisation, Mixproof Routing Manifolds, Membrane Filtration, Import and Export and other custom systems, our experience in delivering any end-to-end process solution is second to none. We aim to provide you with the best-performing process solution for your requirements. We focus on promoting the lowest operational expenditure (OPEX) and most sustainable solution by reducing consumption while maintaining product quality. Throughout September we will be exhibiting at the International Whey Conference and then the PPMA show, alongside collaborative partners Au2mate, Lyras and Wafilin Systems. Stand D60

Sovereign Labelling Machines, founded over three decades ago in the UK, has grown into an internationally acclaimed leader in the bespoke design and manufacture of high-quality labelling and sleeving machinery. “The Sovereign Standard” is a benchmark of excellence that consistently exceeds industry norms. With a robust manufacturing infrastructure and a team of experienced professionals, Sovereign is a highly respected supplier to the dairy industry, particularly renowned for its milk bottle labelling solutions. At this year’s PPMA Show, we will be proudly exhibiting the range of weigh price labellers from Coop Bilanciai, which are widely used in the dairy industry. Please visit us at Stand G10 to see our range of machinery in action.

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions

Macsa id UK

Macsa id UK will be highlighting a wide range of advanced coding and marking equipment at PPMA. Among the machines on show will be the high speed SPA2 Nano UV laser system, which offers high contrast, damage free operation, and clean and uniform marking making it ideal for a variety of delicate or difficult substrates including flexible packaging films. There will be live demonstrations of a conveyor mounted Macsa low cost idTIJ thermal inkjet printer. With significant ease of use and low maintenance benefits, the idTIJ is aimed at fast, high-resolution applications. Macsa’s affordable Spark small character laser coder and fibre laser coder for marking aluminium beverage cans will also be highlighted.  Stand E52

Machinery World Group

Leicestershire, UK-based food and dairy machinery suppliers Machinery World Group are inviting customers old and new to join it at Stand C64 at PPMA this year to celebrate 25 years of trading. It was founded in 1999 with the vision of providing customers with the best new and used machinery for their bespoke operational needs and budgets – and 25 years on, that ethos continues to underpin all aspects of the business. A comprehensive knowledge and catalogue of contacts enabled Machinery World to develop and build its website – one of the first companies to upload and offer customers a range of machinery options from across the globe – and it remains the market leader today. Stand C64

Endoline Automation

Endoline Automation, a pioneer in end-of-line machinery, will debut its cutting-edge 900 series Wet Paper Tape Case Sealing solution at the upcoming PPMA Show. The  solution comes with a semi-automatic random sealer, similar to the company’s flagship 714 Semi-machine, which will be on show at the PPMA Show. The wet paper technology will also be available across Endoline’s entire case sealing range of random and pre-set machinery in both fully and semi-automatic models. During the PPMA Show, Endoline experts will be on hand to demonstrate the system’s capabilities and discuss how it can integrate seamlessly into existing packaging operations. Stand D90

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At Dairy Industries International, we are planning for the future.

Yes, the Dairy Industries Expo will be running again in the UK next year, with a view towards bringing to the industry what has been demanded from industry professionals – a dedicated event that encompasses the entire dairy processing chain, from processor to plate.

The Dairy Industries Expo will bring together the latest in processing machinery and services, packaging machines and materials, turnkey suppliers, quality control and assurance, ingredients, and logistics, creating the most comprehensive international dairy processing show, all under one roof.

Targeting the entire dairy processing and manufacturing industry, the event will provide a platform for meeting new customers and strengthening relationships with current clients. This is the industry’s own event, set to deliver all the latest innovations and developments – from butter, yogurt and milk, to ice cream, cheese and whey, and so much more.

This means, sadly, that we will not be working with our friends at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards next year, as we’re looking to cover the entire spectrum of dairy products and services with our event. Cheese is obviously a wonderful, diverse product type, but it is just one colour of the rainbow that is dairy.

So, keep an eye out on your inbox and on the socials, as we will be announcing the dates and venues coming up. Every year we plan to get bigger and better, and 2025 is set to be a great show for the expo and the industry. Don’t miss out!

• Suzanne Christiansen, editor, Dairy Industries International.
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• Dairy Industries Expo to take place in autumn 2025
• Flexicon marks 50 years
• 2024 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards finalists announced
• Tetra Pak names Andersson as the new managing director for North Europe
• Kovalus to invest more than $20m in state-of-the-art spiral assembly factory

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The Dairy Industries Expo will bring together the latest in processing machinery and services, packaging machines and materials, turnkey suppliers, quality control and assurance, ingredients, and logistics, creating the most comprehensive international dairy processing show under one roof.

Targeting the entire dairy processing and manufacturing industry, the event will provide a powerful platform for meeting new customers and strengthening relationships with current clients. This is the industry’s own event, set to deliver all the latest innovations and developments – from butter, yogurt and milk, to ice cream, cheese and whey.

Visitors will experience cutting-edge dairy innovations and equipment presented by exhibitors, and they can participate in informative workshops and seminars.

The event will feature an exciting programme of keynote presentations covering all sectors of the dairy industry, with free-to-attend sessions on the exhibition floor. Additionally, a series of engaging workshops will ensure that Dairy Industries Expo is much more than just a trade show.

Organized by the leading industry journal Dairy Industries International, alongside Bell Publishing’s experienced events team, the Dairy Industries Expo was launched in response to the industry’s call for an international event specifically targeting their needs.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the Dairy Industries Expo, where the future of dairy processing will be on full display.

More than just a trade show, this is the event that will shape the industry’s future.

Sadly, we will not be working with our friends at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards next year, as we’re looking to cover the entire spectrum of dairy products and services with our event. Cheese is obviously a wonderful, diverse product type, but it is just one colour of the rainbow that is dairy.

So, keep an eye out on your inbox and on the socials, as we will be announcing the dates and venues coming up. Every year we plan to get bigger and better, and 2025 is set to be a great show for the expo and the industry. Don’t miss out!

Stay tuned!

For more information please contact:

Dairy Industries Expo

Sam@bellpublishing.com

+44 7738878831

Aimee@bellpublishing.com

+44 7399996709

www.dairyindustriesexpo.com

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“Fifty years ago, my father had the foresight to solve a simple conveying problem. Today, our company provides solutions for food, chemical, and a range of other industries with everything from stand-alone equipment to automated plant-wide systems that solve the most difficult bulk handling problems,” says David R. Gill, CEO.

Founded by William S. Gill in 1974, the company began manufacturing “flexible screw conveyors,” a term coined by the company. Their simplicity, reliability and economy made them popular not only for basic conveying jobs, but also for demanding applications previously satisfied by more complicated and costly conveyors.

Flexicon advanced the application of these conveyors faster and further than any other manufacturer, being the first to introduce 115mm, 150mm, and 200mm diameter screw/tube combinations that elevated conveying capacity more than 10-fold in an 8-year period.

As the capabilities of its conveyors grew, so did the company’s expansion into pneumatic conveying systems and tubular cable conveyors, as well as upstream and downstream equipment including: bulk bag dischargers, bulk bag fillers, bulk bag conditioners, bag dump stations, drum/box/container dumpers and weigh batching systems.

The company now offers “Quick-Ship” delivery on popular models of flexible screw conveyors, bulk bag dischargers and bulk bag conditioners, boasts over 25,000 installations, and offers a lifetime performance guarantee on equipment and systems.

In addition to stand-alone units, the company began engineering and manufacturing automated material handling systems complete with sophisticated control packages produced in-house for multi-point bulk storage, processing, and packaging applications, many of which involve difficult-to-handle materials, sanitary requirements, and explosive environments.

A separate Project Engineering Division manages large-scale bulk handling projects across the chemical, mineral, food, dairy and pharmaceutical industries worldwide.

To meet demand for its full line of bulk handling equipment, the company has expanded its US and overseas manufacturing operations 14 times, including the doubling of its World Headquarters in Bethlehem, PA in 2015.

Flexicon now holds 36 patents in 13 countries, operates manufacturing plants in the United States, UK, Australia, and South Africa, and maintains sales offices in France, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.

“We are extraordinarily proud of our history and our people whose inventiveness, skill and dedication have propelled our non-stop growth over the last 50 years,” says Gill.

For information contact Flexicon Europe Ltd, +44 (0)1227 374710, sales@flexicon.co.uk, www.flexicon.co.uk

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The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards are designed to showcase the dairy sector’s engagement and dynamism on a global scale, providing a unique platform to highlight innovative processes, practices, and products that improve efficiency and contribute to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In its third annual edition, the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2024 received a remarkable 153 entries from 25 countries, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm and commitment to showcasing innovation across the global dairy sector. The diverse and extensive pool of entries has significantly heightened anticipation for the winner’s announcement at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024.

“Innovation is not just beneficial but essential for sustainable growth and development. The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards aims at fostering innovation within the global dairy sector. Innovation is happening everywhere and across the dairy value chain to harness the role of the dairy sector to nourish all with safe and sustainably produced milk and milk products”, said IDF director general, Ms Laurence Rycken.

“We are thrilled to see how the finalists of the 2024 edition of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards outstand on key initiatives, including ongoing projects on sustainable farming, processing, marketing and packaging, as well as climate action socioeconomics and women empowerment “, she concluded.

FINALISTS

Innovation in Sustainable Farming Practices – Environment 

• Danone – Les 2 Pieds sur Terre – France. Helping French Dairy Farmers Reduce their Greenhouse Gas Emissions and regenerate their soil. The program is accessible to all French dairy farmers partnering with Danone by providing them with technical and financial support to adopt regenerative agriculture helping to reduce their carbon footprint and regenerate their soil.
• Société des Produits, Nestlé S.A. – NINHO celebration packaging – Switzerland. Nature por Ninho, led by Nestlé in partnership with Embrapa, incentivizes and supports dairy farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices and are rewarded based on the number of practices they adopt. The focus is on improving milk quality, animal welfare and water management, along with greenhouse gas emissions reduction in farms.
• Teagasc – AgNav – Ireland. AgNav is the new innovative sustainability platform providing Irish dairy farmers with accurate and verifiable data and supporting decision making on farms to help reduce emissions and enhance water quality. Its overarching objective is to help farmers improve productivity and ensure economic viability, while setting new environmental sustainability standards.

Innovation in Sustainable Farming Practices – Animal Care

• Amul Dairy – Amul Dairy – India. Amul Dairy has pioneered the use of homeopathic medicine for dairy animals, aiming to combat antimicrobial resistance. Through innovative treatments for 26 common ailments, over 68,000 animals were successfully treated, reducing antibiotic usage and promoting sustainable dairy farming. Till May 2024 Amul has manufactured 3.30 lac homeopathic medicine bottles of 30 ml and distributed 1.80 Lac till May 2024.This holistic approach enhances animal and public health.
• DeLaval – Disease Risk – Sweden. Disease Risk is a digital application that helps farmers to quickly identify sick cows. DeLaval artificial intelligence model DeepBlue combines all data from all DeLaval sensors into one prediction, giving valuable insights into the health condition of the cows such as mastitis or ketosis.   
• Yili Group – Yiniu Youzhi APP – China. “Yiniu Youzhi APP” is an APP for dairy farmers in China to help them improving cow welfare and managing their farm in a digital way. By integrating the different intelligent device and data onto this platform, a harmonious way to governance data and manage farm is created. The data insight function will turn data into insights and tasks for farmers, we deem that as our core competitiveness in the future.

Innovation in Sustainable Farming Practices – Socio Economic 

• Danone – H’Lib Bladi – Morocco. In 2023, Danone Ecosytem, Danone, and GIZ launched Phase 2 of the H’Lib Bladi project (started 2016) in Morocco. H’Lib Bladi promotes sustainable milk production models amongst smallholder dairy farmers, to improve their livelihoods, increase their resilience to climate change, reduce their GHG footprint and overall, strengthen the value chain. 
• Meiji – Meiji Dairy Advisory (MDA) – Japan. MDA is an activity that supports “sustainable dairy farm management” by focusing on human resource management on dairy farms. In order to realize sustainable dairy management, this program aims to establish a “KAIZEN culture” in which farmers habitually review their current situation and make improvements, and to enable dairy farmers to be more efficient.
• National Dairy Development Board – Sundarban Cooperative Milk & Livestock Producers’ Union Limited – India. Sundarban Cooperative Milk & Livestock Producers’ Union Limited, the first all-women organic dairy cooperative in the Sundarbans, empowers over 4,500 marginalized women farmers. By integrating organic dairy production with multi-commodity agriculture, it provides sustainable livelihoods, elevates women’s social status, and fosters socio-economic transformation, ensuring prosperity and sustainable development in the region.

Innovation in Sustainable Processing 

• Asha Mahila Milk Producer Company Limited – Asha Mahila Milk Producer Company Limited – India. Solar based Instant Milk Chillers – A pathbreaking off grid sustainable initiative for geographies characterised by small holder dairy farmers in the countryside.
• Idaho Milk Products Inc – Idaho Milk Products Inc. – USA. Idaho Milk Products, a global leader in milk proteins, is renowned for its fresh, local, high-quality dairy ingredients. Committed to sustainability, their visionary, vertical integration spans from farm to facility, sourcing milk within an 80km radius of its processing facility. They efficiently create innovative products while minimizing emissions and waste.
• Mengniu x Tetra Pak – Mengniu Ningxia Factory – China. As world’s first fully integrated dairy factory, Mengniu Ningxia Digital Factory breaks the information silos between systems by extensively utilizing digital technologies, big data analysis, and AI scenarios in physical operations. The project provides a vision on leveraging digital transformation to achieve optimized operations, enhanced efficiency and reduce environment impact.

Innovation in Sustainable Packaging

• CowPots – CowPots – USA. CowPots Packaging, made from 100% renewable and recycled, composted cow manure, offers 100% bio-degradable packaging as an alternative to fiberboard. This packaging is designed to be composted and/or planted directly into the end user’s garden where it adds valuable nutrients and organic matter, breaking down in a single growing season.
• Danone – Actimel removes the plastic sleeve – France. Danone has taken strong commitments towards circular and low-carbon packaging. The Actimel brand embodies this packaging transformation and in 2023, removed the plastic sleeve on its iconic bottle, allowing it to reach 99% recyclability and reduce plastic consumption across EU!
• Nestle China – Plastic-free tin packaging – China. Our sustainable packaging aligns with industry practices, giving us a competitive edge. It meets consumer expectations, attracts new customers, and drives growth. By leading in sustainability, we contribute to a healthier planet and ensure long-term success.
• The jury is granting a special mention to Yili Group for three impactful innovative packaging entries. 1- Phase Separation Technology High Barrier PET Dairy Packaging, 2- Satine Organic Pure Milk- sustainable packaging – plant-based integrated box, 3- Yili Eco-Friendly Asian Games Pure Milk.

Innovation in New Product Development – Human Nutrition 

• Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. – Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. – India. Amul, has launched world’s highest protein milk having 35g protein in a 250ml pack and a wide range of high protein products to meet the protein needs of Indians. Over 73% urban rich Indians are protein deficient, and 90% Indians are unaware of their protein requirements so Amul’s affordable high protein products will help Indians to meet their protein requirements.
• GoodSport® – GoodSport® – USA. GoodSport® is a natural sports drink that’s been scientifically shown to provide rapid and long-lasting hydration by harnessing the electrolytes and carbohydrates found in milk.  With 3x the electrolytes and 33% less sugar than traditional sports drinks, GoodSport® delivers milk’s superior hydration benefits in a clear, refreshing beverage.
• Inner Mongolia Dairy Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd – Satine Active Lactoferrin Organic Pure Milk – China. Satine Active Lactoferrin Organic Pure Milk, through technology innovation, has achieved a high retention rate of 90% active lactoferrin in ambient temperature milk, with 8 times the active lactoferrin nutrition, safeguard consumers’ immunity.
• mandu-care GmbH – Moltea – Germany. Moltea is a fermented and prebiotic whey drink, especially designed to prevent constipation and support gut-health in general. Based on a patented production process, moltea offers a convenient, sustainable and tasty solution. The science backed efficiency of moltea supports affected people and leads the dairy industry towards a more circular approach.

Innovation in New Product Development – Equipment 

• Everest Instruments Pvt. Ltd. – FatScan – India. The FatScan milk analyser is a powerful tool that can be used to accurately measure the key parameters of milk samples, including fat, non-fat, and added water. The FatScan milk analyser is also a powerful tool that can be used to improve the quality, safety, and affordability of milk.
• THRASOS – THRASOS – France. Thrasos is a SaaSlike platform that optimize food safety and cleaning operations within food industries thanks to 2 major innovations: 1/unique algorithm that generate automatic optimized cleaning program for each process line 2/fouling-cleaning modelization module that enables to define the optimal cleaning time based on scientific approach.
• Unisensor – Aurox System – Belgium. Imagine the ease of a coffee maker, translated to milk antibiotic screening. The aurox combines robotics and lateral flow test tech in an unprecedented simplicity, aiding dairies and truck drivers’ workload every day.  Its failproof design delivers industry-leading reliability, ready for seamless integration into milk transportation and storage systems.

Innovation in Climate Action

• dsm-firmenich – Bovaer® – Switzerland. Bovaer® is a revolutionary feed additive innovation that reduces methane emissions from dairy cattle by 30% lowering carbon footprint of dairy products by 10-15%. Available in 59 countries, it supports global climate targets, the Global Methane Pledge, SBTi FLAG commitments and the Sustainable Dairy’s path to net zero.
• STgenetics – Ecofeed® – USA. Ecofeed® – Genetics for permanent and cumulative reduction of methane emissions based on more than 25,000 progeny records for feed efficiency. By identifying animals with superior feed efficiency and reduced methane, producers can enhance profitability while promoting a sustainable dairy industry and world for the next generations of farmers and consumers.
• Yili Group – Green and low-carbon energy management – China. Throughout the project, we reviewed traditional energy supply processes and identified points where alternatives, iterations, upgrades, and innovations were possible. We then combined these with the latest green, low-carbon, and sustainable development technologies, processes, and methods to break through the barriers of traditional thinking and uncover new directions for green, low-carbon, and sustainable development.

Innovation in Women Empowerment

• International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) – Women in Dairy network – USA. IDFA’s Women in Dairy network works to improve recruiting, retention, and gender equality within the U.S. dairy sector through data-based reporting and tools, C-suite engagement, and by fostering networking and professional and leadership development. IDFA also published the 2024 State of Women in Dairy Report, which summarized survey findings and industry-wide recommendations regarding the treatment of women in dairy
• Mengniu Group – Empowering Women with Functional Nutrition Stimulating Dairy Products with ‘Her Power’ – China. Mengniu is committed to comprehensively upholding women’s rights and supporting the healthy development of the Chinese women’s football team, ensuring the well-being and career growth of 17,000 female employees, continuously inspiring more women to advance courageously, and paying tribute to their strength.
• Vansh Dairy Farm – Ajarpura Dairy Cooperative Society – India. At Ajarpura Dairy Cooperative Society the community connect and trust upon the Dairy Cooperative Society has been leveraged to empower women dairy farmers by providing diversified livelihood opportunities and skill enhancement. Through trainings in dairy practices, animal productivity, and value-added product creation incomes have been boosted. Additionally, beekeeping and retail outlets have been established, showcasing and selling handmade products.

Innovation in Marketing & Communication

• Dairy Farmers of Canada – Biodiversity Is In Our Nature – Canada. Dairy Farmers of Canada developed its “Biodiversity Is In Our Nature” marketing campaign to give consumers an inside look into actual sustainability practices dairy farmers are implementing as part of their environmental stewardship efforts towards the sector’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. 
• J-milk – J-milk – Japan. In order to combat calcium deficiency in approximately 10 million children, we have launched and implemented about 20 projects in cooperation with stakeholders from the dairy industry, schools and nutritionists. Parents of children who learn about the campaign are 45% more willing to give milk to their children on weekends. It was clear that the work on the project had a positive effect.
• Yili Group – Sports Marketing Initiated by Cute Star Formula – China. Cute Star children formula children formula is driven by ” exclusive accurate marketing strategy for channel segments”, leading the creation of binding sports marketing strategy with public welfare activities to help Chinese children’s overall healthy growth.

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In her new role, Andersson will be responsible for Tetra Pak market operations in North Europe, with operations in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden and the UK.
She has been at the company for more than 17 years, most recently as a sales director in North Europe.

The appointment marks an exciting new chapter for Tetra Pak’s North European market. Andersson notes, “The North Europe team boasts a wealth of exciting possibilities, from nurturing current operations through to growing new business areas. I am thrilled to join such a strong team and look forward to working together to further develop these areas.”

Henriksen adds, “I very much look forward to my new role in East Europe, and am grateful for all the experience I have gained during my years with the North Europe team. I am confident that Katrin will bring new ideas to further develop our business and support our customers in North Europe.”

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“We are extremely excited about this investment in our growth,” said Manny Singh, CEO of Kovalus Separation Solutions. “Membrane technology allows our customers in food, beverage, dairy and industrial applications to significantly improve operational sustainability and profitability, through increased product yield, purity, and water reuse. The increasing demand for our products has prompted an exhaustive evaluation of potential locations for expansion. After careful consideration, we have chosen Mexico due to its proximity to key markets, availability of skilled labour, and rapidly improving infrastructure.”

All core membrane technology for spiral products will continue to be manufactured at the company’s Massachusetts headquarters using the same materials, machinery, and quality procedures. This alignment with its Quality Management and Membrane Development teams will ensure consistent product performance and help to support future innovations.

This investment underscores our commitment to enhancing Kovalus’ production capabilities and reinforcing our leadership position in the membrane technology market. It follows its earlier investment this year to expand production capacity at its RELCO facility in Willmar, Minnesota, USA.

The new facility in Mexico is expected to begin operational qualification in late 2024, marking a significant milestone in our expansion strategy.

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• GEA makes improvements towards eco-friendly manufacturing at its sites in India
• Tetra Pak launches solution to eliminate foam from liquid protein mixing
• Baumer offers bubble detecting sensors to optimise pumps
• New vacuum pump from Leybold designed for industrial applications
• $5.87 million in grant funding awarded to dairy processors

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The Society of Dairy Technology kicks off with its cheese-themed Summer Symposium on Wednesday 26 June, at 12 noon. Then, an afternoon of technical cheese processing issues are explored, along with a free lunch served, in the Members’ Pavilion at the venue. The day ends with the Society’s annual dinner the same evening. The timing of the 2024 SDT annual dinner (key sponsor, Diversey) is perfect for those attending the International Cheese and Dairy Expo on Thursday 27 June.

The next morning, it is the cheese judging for the International Cheese & Dairy Awards, with thousands of cheeses on display and hundreds of judges, and our very own Expo, held at the same time. Our industry seminars begin at 9:30 with Ecolab, and wind up at 15:30 with Savencia and the Academy of Cheese. Not to mention the dozens of exhibitors on hand, ranging from Amcor to Pedrollo Distribution and Masterpack.

It promises to be a jam-packed day, full of information, cheese and interesting exhibitors of all stripes.

For those who want some star power, Adam Hensen (from Countryfile – who does not love a farmer?) will be at the SDT Dinner, while James Martin and AJ Pritchard will be at Love Cheese Live on Friday and Saturday, 28-29 June. Plus, there will be master classes from Arla, Lactalis and Nomad, with a lot of exciting things to do, eat and see over the Love Cheese Live weekend.

Almost too much to take in, but do come along as the Expo is free to attend. Don’t miss all the excitement in Stafford!

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The installation of the photovoltaic panels, which use heat-safe photovoltaic technology, marks an important contribution to the use of renewable energy sources for operations. With a total installed capacity of 811 kilowatt peak (KWp), nearly 50 % of the power needs of all GEA-owned properties in India are covered by solar energy.

Johannes Giloth, chief operating officer (COO) of GEA, said, “Fostering solar power at our Bengaluru and Vadodara sites is a significant step forward in our global sustainability strategy, enhancing our operational efficiency. This initiative reinforces our commitment to reducing carbon emissions and showcases GEA’s dedication to being a leader in eco-friendly manufacturing practices.”

Commitment to safety and holistic sustainable practices

Safety has been paramount throughout the implementation of GEA’s solar power project. Solar panels with back glass and special features have been used to mitigate risks such as overheating and power surges, ensure optimal performance and protect against potential hazards such as fire incidents. Moreover, all installations at both sites comply with global safety standards, demonstrating GEA’s commitment to industry-leading safety protocols and sustainable initiatives.

In addition to solar power, GEA has implemented several other sustainable projects at its Indian sites, including the installation of LED lighting, wastewater recycling, waterless toilets, and the promotion of electric and hybrid vehicles across its supply chain. These efforts underscore GEA’s determination to advance sustainable practices.

Suvneet Jain, Country Managing Director of GEA in India, added, “By investing in photovoltaic installations at all viable locations in the Vadodara and Bengaluru units, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also setting an example for the industry in India. Harnessing solar energy reflects our commitment to environmental stewardship and creating a sustainable future for generations to come.”

About GEA’s sites in Bengaluru and Vadodara

GEA’s Bengaluru site specializes in manufacturing equipment for the Separation and Flow Technologies division. The multi-purpose complex in Bengaluru covers an area of 38,200 square meters and includes production areas and a service and training center for the business unit Separation. Approximately 200 workers are employed in Bengaluru, and more than 50 percent of the products are exported.

GEA’s office and production site in Vadodara is staffed by a total of 700 employees and focuses on the technologies from GEA’s divisions Liquid & Powder, Food & Healthcare, and Heating & Refrigeration Technologies. Over 50 percent of the products are exported to other countries in Asia. Covering a manufacturing complex spanning over 40,700 square meters, a site improvement program since 2018 has already enhanced sustainable practices. In 2021, the first photovoltaic systems were installed to generate energy for the office areas. Today, all GEA-owned properties in India use solar energy.

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John Tobin, the speaker and president of MES at Ever.Ag, has over 25 years’ experience in the deployment of MES systems in the food and beverage industries. Some of these projects include automation of production processes on SCADA systems, distributed control systems, the definition, design and implementation of corporate MES strategies.

He regularly conducts MES consultancy exercises on behalf of Orbis for a range of clients including Diageo, Glanbia, Ornua, DFA and Baxter Pharmaceutical. He has led the initiative within Ever.Ag to specialise in the area of operational intelligence and digitization for food and beverage.

He holds a B.E. in mechanical engineering and is a member of the Institute of Engineers of Ireland. He has presented at a number of international conferences for MESA, ISA, WBF, Aspentech and has co-authored various publications in industrial journals.

Ever.Ag’s MES OPS 4.0 software is installed in multiple sites across the globe. The company’s mission is to create innovative AgTech solutions and services that empower agriculture, food, and beverage supply chains to feed a growing world. Ever.Ag’s MES Digitization solution monitors KPI’s to enable production of a consistent, predictable and quality assured product. It provides traceability from intake to finished goods incorporating a paperless pactory to digitise the plant floor.

Ever.Ag’s cheese yield optimisation module is designed to increase revenue margins. It is powered by AI/machine learning to provide a predictive model to improve outputs – for example, more cheese and better quality. Both measures increase revenue and margin by 1% to 3%. John Tobin will be speaking at 11:00am on 27 June in the seminars. Don’t miss it!

There is still time to register here!

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Traditional methods of mixing in liquid food production often encounter problems with air entrapment and foaming, resulting in lost product. Foaming alone is estimated to cost approximately €276,400 annually in typical food and beverage production scenarios,[1] making this mixer an important technological evolution for F&B manufacturers aiming to reduce their total cost of ownership, boost margins and improve product quality.

The Tetra Pak Industrial Protein Mixer introduces a pioneering approach to mixing protein powders, which are a high value raw material. The new mixer combats foaming through a sophisticated design and multi-step process that includes reducing air ingress and employing advanced automation to optimise the mixing procedure. The result is a mixing process that is foam-free, which both minimises product loss and streamlines downstream processes, resulting in less downtime due to cleaning and equipment maintenance.  Foaming also causes oxidation, which decreases shelf life and is often combatted by the addition of de-foaming agents like silicon oil. These additives are not needed with the Tetra Pak Industrial Protein Mixer, leading to a product with fewer additives, reduced nutrient oxidation, and longer shelf life.

With 70% of consumers confirming that health has become more important for them over the last few years[2] , and the global market for active nutrition products expected to reach €80 billion by 2030,[3] protein-enriched food products, including powders, represent a growing market. The Tetra Pak Industrial Protein Mixer is poised to help F&B manufacturers make the most of this lucrative product category, catering to both current demands and emerging opportunities.

From whey powders to plant-based and fermentation-derived proteins, the mixer can be deployed across a broad spectrum of industrial applications. Furthermore, its capacity to manage production ranging from small trial batches to large-scale outputs of up to 50,000 litres per hour ensures both adaptability and efficiency.

Fiona Liebehenz, vice president key components, plant solutions and channel management at Tetra Pak, comments: “This progressive new Tetra Pak Industrial Product Mixer was the result of a customer approaching us with serious foaming issues at their factory, disrupting production and compromising product quality. After promising initial tests in mitigating this issue, our highly skilled team in Denmark continued to refine our approach through meticulous and lengthy testing. The end result is a mixer with multiple relevant new features and a five-step process that together eliminates the root causes of foaming, reduces product loss, and solves the customer’s challenge. It has exceeded expectations by far, leading to an immediate order from the customer.”

She continues: “This is just one example of our commitment to taking care of the immediate needs of our customers, not only solving the problem at hand but creating a solution to improve future productivity and profitability. By working in this way, we support manufacturers to capitalise on a multitude of opportunities for continued growth based on exceeding expectations of their own consumers and tapping into new markets.”

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This ‘smart’ sensor helps to protect pumps from running dry whilst also helping to ensure maximum system performance and optimum use of resources. However, the PAD20 sensor is not only good at protecting pumps as reliable detection of gas bubbles also optimises the energy efficiency of cooling and heating systems in industrial applications. The sensor has the ability to measure air in all types of liquids regardless of whether liquids are pasty or viscous, reliably and fast. Another good example is where the sensor has helped a major dairy manufacturer solve the decades old problem of containers not being fully emptied.

In summary, PAD20 sensors are an effective, robust solution for detecting air and gas bubbles in any liquid or viscous media such as fruit preparations, cooling agents (DC>1.5) and particularly in harsh ambient conditions. Switching outputs are individually adjustable with IO-Link (2) for definition of switching range, or two-stage alarms (early warning) and they provide optional multi-colour process visualisation through 360º of switching state.

The nomination of the Baumer PAD20 ‘Bubble Sensor’ for the 2024 Pump Industry Awards once again recognises the contributions and abilities of sensor specialists Baumer to push the limits of sensor technology. The innovative PAD20 sensor was shortlisted for the international awards in two categories; ‘Product of the Year’ and ‘Environmental contribution of the Year’.

More at: https://www.baumer.com/de/en/pump-industry-award-2024-baumer-bubble-sensor-pad20-named-finalist/n/news-industry-award-nomination.

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The CLAWVAC B’s product features allow for precise and trouble-free operation even under harsh conditions and especially for processes involving particles, vapors and contaminated gases. The easy and intuitive handling of the CLAWVAC B is mainly due to its functional design which features a pair of claws that rotate in the cylinder with no contact or wear. Additionally, the pump stands out from conventional models through the use of stainless steel claws, and the coated and corrosion-resistant vacuum chamber is easy to clean.

Separate gearbox prevents oil contamination

“We’ve designed this pump with a separate gearbox to prevent oil contamination of the processes. The cooling of the CLAWVAC also contributes to extended operating times,” explains Tanvi Hulawale, product manager for rough vacuum at Leybold, Cologne. “Thanks to its modular design, end customers can quickly dismantle and clean the scoop chamber and silencer themselves with no outside help. It’s also easy to remove layers and flush the inside of the pump,” adds Tanvi Hulawale.

Less downtime, longer service intervals

CLAWVAC’s design ensures that individual parts can be replaced quickly when necessary, since users have easy access to all surfaces that come into contact with the media. The housing and claws, for example, can be disassembled with no need to readjust the gear control afterwards. The silencer not only reduces the noise level but also ensures that the condensate is drained off through the drain opening. All of these benefits have a positive effect on dirty processes, where the vacuum pump could previously only be cleaned and serviced by the manufacturer. Overall, the CLAWVAC B ensures short downtimes and long service intervals – 20,000 hours between oil changes and up to 48,000 hours between general overhauls.

Accessories to aid performance and maintenance

CLAWVAC B can be equipped with accessories like flushing kits, liquid separators and inlet filters. Flushing kits, when attached to the pump, clean the pump with external flushing agents. A liquid separator is the best choice for applications with high water content. Inlet filters are an important accessory in all applications to prevent pump damage from unexpected debris and dust. The inlet filter kits come as an “all in one” solution for customers to directly assemble the filters on the pump.

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Grants of $500,000 were given to Pacific Cheese Co. (Reno, Nevada) for an upgraded cheese cuber that will almost triple production in a growing market, Petit Pot (Emeryville, California) for launching a more affordable paper cup two-pack, and CheeseBits (Riverbank, CA) for reducing COGS through automation, adding jobs and expanding into new markets. With $4.78 million going towards equipment-related investments, all grants support the economics of innovation in the dairy industry.

Grouped by state, grant awardees include:

California

Achadinha Cheese Company (Petaluma); Alec’s Ice Cream (Petaluma); Central Coast Creamery (Paso Robles); CheeseBits (Riverbank); Cheese Trail (Petaluma): Hilmar Cheese Company (Hilmar); Nicasio Valley Cheese (Nicasio); Petit Pot (Emeryville); Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. (Point Reyes); Schoch Family Farmstead (Salinas); Stepladder Creamery (Cambria); Stuyt Dairy Farmstead Cheese Company (Escalon); Rosa Brothers Milk Company (Hanford); Valley Ford Cheese & Creamery (Valley Ford); Vintage Cheese Company(Traver)

Oregon

Lady-Lane Farm (Mulino); Rising Sun Dairy (Turner); Ruby Jewel Company (Portland); The Salty Goat (Gold Hill); Tin Willows Sheep Dairy & Ranch (Lexington)

Washington

Andersen Dairy Inc. (Battle Ground); Columbia Community Creamery (Chewelah); Fantello Farmstead Creamery (Enumclaw); Steensma Creamery (Lynden); TUNaWERTH (Tenino);Venison Valley Farm & Creamery (Vashon)

Nevada 

Pacific Cheese (Reno)

New Mexico

Camino de Paz (Santa Cruz)

“Each grant awardee embodies the passion and initiative to build a stronger dairy presence on the West Coast, and to forge bonds between food producers/processors and consumers,  said PCC-DBII project director Dr Carmen Licon Cano. “Recipients range from adding a creamery location where people can watch cheese being made on a small scale to transitioning a production line with automation, allowing employees to free up for other important tasks, like creating new value-added dairy products.  All projects are exciting, allowing dairy processors to make nutritious, delicious dairy products available locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.”

Grant winners’ intentions range from upgrading equipment, streamlining processes, optimising packaging, adding more jobs, developing new products, and generating new market growth.

Dairy processing businesses and farmsteads throughout the West Coast are actively investing grant funds to catalyse change via their product offerings, production efficiencies, job retention/growth, and market expansion.

The Pacific Coast Coalition – Dairy Business Innovation Initiative is funded through the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service and hosted by California State University, Fresno. The initiative is in collaboration with Cal Poly Humboldt, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Chapman University, Chico State, Oregon State University, Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council, UC Davis, Washington State University, New Mexico State University and the California Dairy Innovation Center. This is the fourth round of grant funding through the PCC-DBII. Via four rounds of funding, PCC-DBII has made nearly $10.7 million in grants from the USDA AMS available to regional dairy businesses for innovation-related investments, helping dairy processors evolve their operations and adopt more sustainable practices. For more information on the PCC-DBII and available resources, please visit their website at https://www.dairypcc.net

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