Béatrice Guillaume-Grabisch, executive vice president and Group WHO Code Ombudsperson, said: “Compliance is about values, integrity and trust, which are crucial for building a successful and long-lasting organization. Looking to the future, we remain focused on strengthening our compliance measures through collaboration with our direct partners, including those in e-commerce.”

Compliance with the Policy For Implementing the WHO Code (pdf, 5Mb) is mandatory. The report published today highlights the firm and swift actions taken when instances of non-compliance are confirmed, including disciplinary measures. Nestlé also encourages its employees and external stakeholders to share their concerns regarding its compliance anonymously on its Speak Up platform without the concern of retaliation.

This transparent reporting is integral to Nestlé’s desire to make a significant and widespread contribution to the health and well-being of infants and young children, while upholding the highest possible standards in the marketing of infant formula.

Nestlé remains steadfast in protecting, promoting, and supporting exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life, followed by the introduction of appropriate complementary foods. The company takes this very seriously, and to that end, it has strengthened its Policy for Implementing the WHO Code. Nestlé’s global policy prohibits the promotion of infant formula intended for babies less than 6 months in all countries as a minimum. Furthermore, in more than 160 countries, the company applies stricter rules and does not promote formula for babies aged 0-12 months as a minimum.

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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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• Ingredion introduces first functional native, clean label gelling starch
• Rising costs drive demand for water recovery systems
• AHDB suggests making UK ice cream less weather dependent
• Free From Food Dubai 2024: where business and innovation meet in the Middle East

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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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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

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Symrise increased sales by 6.3 % to € 2,565 million (H1 2023: € 2,414 million). Excluding portfolio and exchange rate effects, sales increased organically by 11.5 %, driven by the positive performance of the company’s two segments.

At the same time, profitability measured by the EBITDA margin of 20.7 % was significantly higher than the previous year’s adjusted figure of 19.7 %. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose to € 530 million, an increase of 11.5 % compared to the previous year’s adjusted figure.

The main drivers of profitability were slightly favourable material usage and, especially, the efficiency program initiated in the first quarter that was implemented consistently in the second quarter and has already generated around 50 % of the target savings of around € 50 million.

Jean-Yves Parisot, chief executive officer of Symrise AG: “Symrise is on course. I am committed to continuing Symrise’s success story – for the good of our customers, our shareholders and our employees. This is what we focused on in the past months. Despite our success in the first half of the year, we are not sitting back. Our good performance in recent months gives us confidence for the second half of the year. For this reason, we are therefore again confirming our growth and profitability targets for the full year.”

Symrise confirms long-term targets

Despite the current volatile market environment as a result of geopolitical tensions and continued high inflation overall, Symrise is well-positioned to continue on its profitable growth path. In this respect, the company is benefiting from its robust and sustainable business model, diversified application portfolio and broad regional presence and customer base.

In light of its good first-half performance, Symrise is therefore confirming its growth and profitability targets, and continues to expect to grow faster than the relevant market. The company is targeting sales growth of between 5 and 7 % (organic) in 2024. In terms of profitability, it is seeking to achieve an EBITDA margin of around 20 %. For the business free cash flow, the Group is aiming for a rate relative to sales of 12 % in 2024. Symrise will also maintain strict cost awareness in the context of its ongoing efficiency program.

In the long term, the company aims to increase its sales to € 7.5 to 8.0 billion by 2028. Annual growth of 5 to 7 % (CAGR) as well as targeted acquisitions are expected to contribute to this. Profitability (EBITDA margin) should remain within a target corridor of 20 to 23 %.

Taste, Nutrition & Health segment

Taste, Nutrition & Health achieved organic sales growth of 10.0 % in the first half of 2024. Taking into account portfolio and exchange rate effects, the segment’s sales in the reporting currency amounted to € 1,572 million, an increase of 2.9 % (H1 2023: € 1,527 million). The portfolio effect from the 2024 divestment of the UK beverage trading business by the Food & Beverage division had a negative impact of € 16 million on sales development.

In the Food & Beverage division, demand for savoury products particularly developed strongly to deliver double-digit organic growth. Strong growth was recorded in the EAME (Europe, Africa, Middle East) and Latin America regions especially. The Naturals business unit and the business units for sweet products and beverage flavouring achieved low single-digit percentage growth and recorded gains in the North America and Asia/Pacific regions especially.

The Pet Food division was also able to sustain its growth trend. Sales development in the Asia/Pacific and Latin America regions was particularly dynamic, with double-digit organic growth in some cases. In EAME, strong growth was posted by Spain, Turkey and Belgium in particular.

In the first half of 2024, sales development in the Aqua Feed division was characterized by declining organic growth. In the course of further portfolio optimization with focus on high-margin growth areas, Symrise intends to divest the business until the end of the year.

The probiotics business, which includes the majority interest in the listed company Probi AB, Lund, Sweden, generated single-digit percentage growth, driven especially by higher demand in the EAME region.

The segment’s EBITDA amounted to € 348 million (H1 2023: € 335 million), an increase of 3.8 %. The increase was mainly attributable to profitable sales growth and a slight decline in the raw material cost ratio. The EBITDA margin was 22.1 %, which was higher than the previous year’s figure of 21.9 %.

Scent & Care segment

Scent & Care achieved organic sales growth of 14.1 %. Taking into account exchange rate effects, sales increased to € 993 million in the reporting currency, 12.1 % higher than the same period of the previous year (H1 2023: € 886 million).

The Fragrance division achieved very strong organic growth. The Fine Fragrances business unit in particular continued its dynamic development and followed its strong performance from previous year with renewed double-digit percentage organic growth. The growth rates in the Asia/Pacific and Latin America regions were particularly pronounced. The Consumer Fragrances business unit also posted double-digit percentage growth. Here, the biggest gains were posted by the Asia/Pacific and EAME regions. With high single-digit organic growth, the Oral Care business unit also showed gratifying development.

Sales development in the Aroma Molecules division recovered significantly in the first half of 2024. Although the market environment remained difficult, the resumption of production at Colonels Island, USA, resulted in a very positive increase in sales compared to the previous year. High double-digit growth rates were achieved in the EAME and Asia/Pacific regions.

Sales by the Cosmetic Ingredients division continued to develop very well in the first six months of the current year, again posting double-digit percentage organic growth. The EAME, Asia/Pacific and Latin America regions again increased sales significantly. Only the North America region saw just slight growth compared to the previous year. The strongest growth was posted by the sun protection business and the Micro Protection business unit.

The segment generated EBITDA of € 182 million, a significant increase of € 42 million compared to the previous year’s adjusted figure of € 140 million. The segment’s EBITDA margin was 18.3 %, 2.5 percentage points higher than the previous year’s adjusted figure of 15.8 %.

Consolidated net income and earnings per share

The consolidated net income attributable to the shareholders of Symrise AG for the first six months of 2024 amounted to € 239 million, which was € 52 million, or 27.7 %, higher than the previous year’s figure of € 188 million. This was mainly due to the improved profitability and the one-time effects of € 29.0 million posted the previous year in the Scent & Care segment. Earnings per share rose to € 1.71 in the first half of 2024, up from € 1.34 in the same period of the previous year.

Cash flow

At € 288 million, cash flow from operating activities for the first half of 2024 was € 144 million higher than in the previous year (€ 144 million), mainly due to an improvement in earnings in the normal course of operations and lower working capital.

Business free cash flow more than doubled in the first six months and amounted to € 226 million, up € 120 million from € 106 million in the same period of the previous year. As a percentage of sales, business free cash flow was 8.8 % (H1 2023: 4.4 %).

The Interim Group Report of Symrise AG for the first half of 2024 can be accessed on the company’s website at https://www.symrise.com/investors/financial-results/.

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Overall, organic growth of 2.1%, with positive real internal growth (RIG) of 0.1% for the first half and 2.2% for the second quarter improving in all zones and categories, was seen. Total reported sales dipped by 2.7% to CHF45 billion, with an impact from foreign exchange of -4.4% and net divestitures of -0.4%.

The full-year outlook has been updated, with the company expecting at least 3% organic sales growth. The underlying trading operating profit margin guidance remains unchanged with a moderate increase expected.

Mark Schneider, Nestlé CEO, comments, “We delivered improved volume and mix growth across the group in the second quarter. Nestlé Health Science is recovering as planned and is set for a strong second half. Looking ahead to the remainder of the year, we will continue to drive RIG by launching innovations that address consumer trends and growing our large iconic brands. At the same time, we have seen pricing come down faster than expected. Therefore, we consider it prudent to adjust our guidance for the year, with organic sales growth now expected to be at least 3%.”

Net divestitures impacted sales by -0.4%, largely related to the creation of a joint venture with PAI Partners for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe. The impact on sales from foreign exchange was negative at -4.4%. Total reported sales decreased by -2.7% to CHF 45.0 billion.

In North America, growth for the beverages category, including Starbucks at-home products, Coffee mate and Nescafé, was close to flat, as continued growth momentum for Starbucks and Nescafé was offset by Coffee mate. In the second quarter, sales of Coffee mate turned slightly positive. Infant Nutrition saw a sales decrease, with robust growth for Nido growing up milks more than offset by a category slowdown, which impacted Gerber baby food. Growth in frozen food was negative as the category remains under pressure, reflecting soft consumer demand and continued price competition. The business delivered improved trends in the second quarter for all segments through sharpened price points and affordable innovations such as DiGiorno Classic Crust.

In the Asian sector, the key growth drivers were Central and West Africa, South Asia and Thailand. The zone achieved market share gains in confectionery and coffee ready-to-drink, with losses in dairy. Coffee delivered mid single-digit growth, driven by Nescafé and supported by new product launches including the new espresso concentrate for cold coffee. Sales for Nestlé Professional grew at a high single-digit rate across most geographies and categories, underpinned by customer acquisition. Dairy posted positive growth, supported by affordable milks and dairy culinary solutions.

For South America, sales in dairy grew at a low single-digit rate, with strong growth for La Lechera and Carnation. Infant Nutrition posted positive growth, with robust demand for infant cereals.

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• 2024 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards finalists announced
• Yili to pilot Xampla nutrient microcapsule technology
• Arla Foods Ingredients obtains US FDA approval
• Lactalis Ingredients releases 2023 CSR report

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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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The plant material protects ingredients in beverages, from production through to digestion, without changing product taste or texture. The technology guards against degradation risks from UV, pH, or heat shock in products, ensuring optimal fortification of well-being ingredients, bringing food products to consumer globally independent of environmental conditions.

Rooted in 15 years of groundbreaking protein research, Xampla’s partnership with Yili marks a pivotal step in scaling the company’s technology from proof of concept to full scale production, it says. This collaboration will accelerate the deployment of Xampla’s nutrient microcapsules to global markets, introducing advanced fortification technology.

Yili is Asia’s largest and fastest-growing dairy company, ranked in the top five global dairy brands in 2023. Yili Innovation Centre Europe invests in startups across the entire dairy supply chain and is an active player in the global innovation ecosystemducts.

Alexandra French, CEO of Xampla, saiys, “Having the support of this leading global dairy brand has further strengthened our position as leaders in food and beverage fortification technology. We look forward to seeing microencapsulation technology make its way from the laboratory to a market of health and environment-conscious consumers.”

Gerrit Smit, managing director of Yili Innovation Center Europe, says, “We are excited to start this pilot collaboration with Xampla. Yili always strives to bring next-generation products with enhanced nutrition and health to consumers.”

Yili is supported by a cohort of partnerships, including the University of Cambridge IfM, Centre for Business Innovation (CfBI), StartLife, International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI) Europe, and more.

For more information visit https://xampla.com/and https://www.yili.com/en ,https://www.yili-innovation.com/.

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Arla Foods Ingredients has secured the US Food & Drug Administration approval for the use of whey protein hydrolysates that support allergy management and gut comfort in infant formula, the company says.

The FDA agreed that four ingredients in the company’s Peptigen and Lacprodan ranges meet the definition of peptones in the US Code of Federal Regulations. As such, they are permitted for use in early life nutrition.

Anders Steen Jørgensen, head of Arla Foods Ingredients’ paediatric business unit, says, “We have over 30 years’ experience of developing and producing safe, high-quality whey protein hydrolysates for the infant formula market at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Our strategy is to ensure these scientifically backed ingredients are available all over the world. We are delighted that US infant formula manufacturers can now use four of our hydrolysates in infant nutrition products targeting cow’s milk allergy management or reduction of gut discomfort.”

It is estimated that 2-3% of infants in the US now suffer from cow’s milk allergy.[1] In most cases where breastfeeding is not possible, hydrolysed formulas backed by clinical proof of efficacy are recommended for them.

The four ingredients now permitted by the FDA for use in early life nutrition products are:

Steen Jørgensen adds, “We invest heavily in preclinical and clinical trials to provide scientific evidence for our ingredients’ benefits. Our whey protein hydrolysates have been shown to support the safe growth of formula-fed infants who are unable to tolerate traditional milk-based formulas.”

Arla Foods Ingredients has received approval for Lacprodan IF-3070 and Lacprodan DI-3072 for the Chinese formula market, and additional hydrolysate products are going through the country’s approval process.

[1] Ward C.E., Greenhawt M.J. Treatment of allergic reactions and quality of life among caregivers of food-allergic children. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol Off Publ Am Coll Allergy Asthma Immunol (2015)

[2] Halken, S., Host, A., Hansen, L. G. & Østerballe, O. Safety of a new, ultrafiltrated whey hydrolysate formula in children with cow milk allergy: a clinical investigation. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology 4, 53–59 (1993)

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This year’s report highlights the initiatives and improvements introduced in 2023 to reinforce responsible practices.

Key advances and outlook for the future in Lactalis Ingredients CSR action plan

With regard to environmental protection: Lactalis Ingredients achieved its goal of 100 % of European
sites being ISO 14001 certified a year ahead of schedule, and continues to contribute to the Group’s
greenhouse gas reduction targets for scopes 1&2:

• – 25 % by 2025
• – 50 % by 2033.

The division reduced its greenhouse gas emissions for scopes 1 & 2 by 10.6 % compared with 2022,
and by 17.3 % compared with the baseline of 2019. New projects are planned to further reduce our
emissions:

• At the Parme and Bozzolo sites in Italy, solar electricity production projects are in progress.
  At Bozzolo, the installation of 5 300 m2 of solar panels will produce 700 MWh per year,
  accounting for 5 % of the site’s consumption.
• At the Mayenne site in France, a biomass steam production unit is to be built. Due to be
  operational in January 2025, this boiler will cover 83 % of the energy needs of the site, thus
  reducing fossil fuel CO2 emissions by nearly 25 000 tons.

With regard to food safety: 93 % of the company’s factories are FSSC 22000 certified. This figure will rise to 100 % as we move nearer to 2025. In 2023, in the interests of promoting better nutrition for all, Lactalis Ingredients launched a full blown analysis of all its products to test their nutritional energy
values. This is to meet the demand for transparency of the end consumer by providing clearer information to our direct customers.

With regard to our responsibility towards our employees: aware of a margin for improvement in
terms of safety, Lactalis Ingredients had set itself a target of halving the work accident frequency rate
by 2024. This target was attained in 2023. Lactalis Ingredients is therefore setting a new target of
halving the work accidents frequency rate again by 2026.

The Lactalis Ingredients CSR action plan is an integral part of the Group CSR strategy. And the Group CSR strategy is an integral part of the strategy for profitable and responsible company growth. On the occasion of the Group’s 90th anniversary, Lactalis revealed its current purpose in action: “Nurture the future”. By adopting this purpose in action, Lactalis clarifies the role it wants to play in the world. The company has chosen to nurture a responsible future by pledging to provide the best dairy products possible to support each and everyone’s growth, in partnership with local territories.

For Lactalis, the specific characteristics of dairy products make them part of the solution for sustainable nutrition. Lactalis is thus working to reduce its impact on the environment and the climate across its value chain. The development of women and men and the communities and territories where the
Group operates is also essential to the long-term viability of the business. As global leader and an expert in the field, Lactalis has a clear responsibility to nurture the future.

In 2022, the Group signed a letter of commitment in order to align its gas emissions reduction trajectory with the recommendations of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The Group has set objectives for scopes 1&2. These interim targets will enable Lactalis to progress towards the ultimate goal of zero net emissions. As a company operating in the dairy sector the Group is aware that, beyond the emissions related to its own activities (scopes 1 and 2), it equally needs to take action on the emissions induced by its activities, both upstream and downstream of its value chain. That is why in 2023 Lactalis set about defining intermediate commitments for scope 3. Lactalis now plans to submit all its targets (scopes 1, 2 and 3) to the SBTi for review and validation in 2024.

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• Next stop, the Expo
• Tetra Pak launches solution to eliminate foam from liquid protein mixing
• The Expo is nearly here
• Müller confirms acquisition of Yew Tree Dairy
• Exhibiting at the Expo

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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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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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It will be a few days not to miss out, if you want the latest about the industry. Who’s doing what, and what new equipment and products are available for the dairy processor. Cheese will be on offer, with thousands of entries and hundreds of judges.

There will be so many exhibitors to visit, so definitely wear your comfortable walking shoes for this, ranging from AB Dairy to Beijing Kwinbon Technology, and cheese makers including Belton Farms and Shepherds Purse. I was looking at Facchinetti equipment this week while I was in Italy, and thinking, I can spend more time examining it in Stafford in a few weeks’ time.

Personnel, automation, IT, enzymes, cheese making and every aspect of the dairy processing industry is on show here at the Expo. It is going to be a busy full day, I guarantee. That hall is packed full of amazing companies offering so much information (and cheese), it will be quite the event. Don’t miss it!

Grab your ticket and let’s see you at the Expo!

For more information on the event, please contact Samantha Bull, Sam@bellpublishing.com.

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Müller has reached an agreement to acquire Yew Tree Dairy.

Yew Tree Dairy, which is based in in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, is a family-owned dairy company producing fresh milk and cream. Following significant investment in recent years, the business now also specialises in milk powder production.

With the acquisition, Müller will use Yew Tree Dairy’s production capabilities for milk powder to grow its export business, drive supply chain resilience and secure a positive future for the British dairy industry.

Completion of the deal is expected later this year subject to approval from the Competition and Markets Authority. Once the deal is completed, Müller plans to significantly invest in the capacity and capabilities of the Skelmersdale milk drying site. Tapping into internal expertise and experience from across the Müller group, the business will enhance its milk drying capability, enabling it to become a major producer and exporter of powdered milk products made in Britain, with milk from British dairy farms.

The acquisition will benefit customers, consumers, suppliers and employees of both businesses, while offering supplying farmers enhanced opportunities and long-term security.

Rob Hutchison, CEO at Müller Milk & Ingredients said:

“This significant investment in the British dairy industry underlines our ambition to grow Müller and build a better future for the sector.

“Yew Tree Dairy has excellent processing capabilities, a talented team with great expertise, and strong relationships with its customers and supplying farms. When combined with our well-invested and resilient network, I am very confident that these two family-owned businesses will complement each other really well.

“Britain is a great place for dairy farming and has an excellent reputation for quality, welfare standards and sustainability. This acquisition will enable us to tap into global dairy consumption growth, unlock additional export opportunities and continue to drive supply chain resilience.”

Carl Woodcock from Yew Tree Dairy said:

“We as a family are very proud of the dairy business we have built and are looking forward to seeing the progression and development by Müller of the Skelmersdale operation. The family felt the time was right to explore new opportunities whilst retaining our farming roots.

“We would like to thank all who have been involved in the Yew Tree Dairy business over the years. Our success is in no small part due to our dedicated staff, farmers and customers that have been part of our journey.

“We have known Rob and the team from Müller for many years. After meeting with the Müller family, we feel confident that this is the right decision for the business to be part of a larger organisation for the next phase of growth that will benefit our staff, farmers, and customers in the longer term.

“The key for us was to find a buyer that not only shared our values but had an exciting vision for the future of the great British dairy industry. Following a competitive process, Müller was our clear preference, and we leave our business in really good hands.”

Müller is one of the ten most chosen FMCG brands in Great Britain, and the most popular dairy brand. It is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients, which aims to build a better dairy future. It produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter, milk drinks and ingredients products and boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts, which aims to help put a smile on the nation’s face. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, Müller FRijj and Müller Plant Based. It produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International and also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

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Organic Herd, Stand 1066. Organic Herd is making a splash in dairy, offering a range of products for consumers who want their food to be sustainable, ethical and naturally delicious, from brand that is bold, trusted and fun!  Together with our co-operative of British dairy farmers, we believe that how we farm really matters.  We are dedicated to doing dairy the right way; free range, grassfed, herbicide free, produced without antibiotics, and all independently certified to the only food system governed by UK law, so you can trust the label.  Regenerative farming before it was a fashion!  

#HowWeFarmMatters  

POUL TARP A/S. The Danish Engineering Company POUL TARP A/S was established in 1954 and has from the beginning developed and produced software- and hardware solutions for the dairy industry. We offer complete IT-system which handle all data communication between dairy, supplier, milk tanker and farmer. Our pump- and metering system has integrated milk sampling. All hardware and software systems are of the highest European standards, MID approved and USDA Inspected. POUL TARP A/S is represented in more than 20 countries worldwide. POUL TARP A/S is ISO 9001:2015 or ISO 14001:2015 certified and supports UN Global Compact. 

PDV Consultants, Stand 1048. PDV Consultants is an engineering consultancy firm made up of experienced and professionally qualified engineers working within the food & beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Originally foundered in New Zealand, we have since expanded to the UK with an office located in Belfast since 2008. 

 We understand what is required when designing safe and hygienic processing plants to produce wholesome and nutritionally beneficial foods. We are experienced in all aspects of design and construction of food production processes, utilities and supporting infrastructure.
Our services range from consulting to project management and commissioning of processing facilities. We design, execute, and manage process and manufacturing projects on behalf of our clients.
Established in 1990, our company has continuously delivered engineering projects that range from small to large-scale multimillion-dollar undertakings around the world. 

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