EU

EU production expected to dip, says USDA Foreign Agricultural Service

The European Union semi-annual report released by the US Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) predicts a drop to 148.9 million metric tonnes (MMT) in milk production this year, from 149.3 MMT in 2023.

Dairy Production

Short term versus long term

From the Irish government’s potential decision to cull thousands of dairy cows to meet climate targets, to French companies being asked to cut prices on consumer goods, the industry is facing significant challenges.

Trade day showcases EU dairy

The main highlight of the European Dairy Association’s recent trade day was shared optimism, underlined by the fact that European trade in agricultural products is booming.

Business & trade, Dairy Production

USDA says environmental concerns are holding up EU milk production

EU milk production is on decline amidst environmental restrictions, while cheese production increases to meet consumer decline.

Business & trade

EU lactosphère celebrates dairy term protection

The European Dairy Association welcomed the news that protection of UN-FAO Codex Alimentarius Standard dairy terms such as milk and yogurt were upheld by the EU.

Business & trade, Regulatory

What’s in a name

I understand why makers of non-dairy and plant-based products want the label of “milk” for their products, as it provides a health and nutrition halo that the word “drink” may not offer. However, it is precisely why these terms should not be affiliated with non-dairy products.

Business & trade

Remember Brexit?

Brexit is still happening, among everything else in this very busy year. The news coming that the French are threatening to block a deal with the UK over fishing rights has a feeling of déjà vu about it all.

Business & trade

National measures harm EU single market, says MEP

European Parliament Member (MEP) Andreas Schwab (EPP, DE) has been publishing a list of recently adopted national measures violating the single market principle in the European Union consumer goods sector, the European Dairy Association’s Dairy Flash reports.

Business & trade

Events

Sun

15

Sep

International Whey Conference

IWC2024 will provide a unique forum to bring everyone involved in whey processing together from around the world for an interactive dialogue – a high level platform to get the latest global insights into all business relevant aspects of whey production, processing and applications.

Tue

24

Sep

PPMA

PPMA Show is back. The UK’s leading processing & packaging machinery event with over 30 years’ history of attracting high quality visitors.

Tue

1

Oct

FoodTech

Wed

2

Oct

Free From Food Dubai 2024

Scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd from 9 am to 5 pm at Le Méridien, Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, this event is set to revolutionize the way business is conducted in the Healthy, Organic, Vegan, Plant-Based, Functional, and Free-From food sectors across the Middle East.

Wed

2

Oct

Multivac UK 40th Anniversary Event

Tue

15

Oct

IDF World Dairy Summit

This year, the vibrant landscape of French dairy will play host to the global dairy community, fostering invaluable knowledge exchange, innovation, and networking opportunities.

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