Regulatory
DBV has plans for the quality mark system
On Milk, the specialist forum of the German Farmers Association (DBV) held at the end of January, discussions centred on industry communication for German milk producers.
MIV calls for flexible work time for dairies
Due to the rise in coronavirus infections in Germany, the German dairy industry association (MIV) is calling on the federal government for more flexible working time management in dairies.
The Gruyère complexity
News arrives that the term Gruyère is a generic term, as decided by a US District Court, is being appealed by the plaintiffs, the Swiss Interprofession du Gruyère and the French Syndicat Interprofessional du Gruyère, the US-based publication, Cheese Reporter, notes.
Scrapping milk Use-By dates good news for UK dairy industry, says RABDF
The decision by Morrisons to remove Use-By-dates from milk packaging to avoid food wastage is welcomed news for the dairy industry, according to the Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF).
Austrian animal welfare must be paid for, says Petschar
The Austrian dairy industry is ready to further expand its sustainability & quality strategy, but additional services for higher qualities and cost increases for farmers must be compensated, says the president of the Association of Austrian Milk Processors (VÖM).
Alland & Robert welcomes US classification on acacia gum
International leader in natural gums Alland & Robert announced it is delighted that acacia gum can be classified as a fibre for nutrition labelling purposes in the United States, including within dairy products.
Faber to take lead at IFRS Foundation
The Trustees of the IFRS Foundation have announced the appointment of former Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber to serve as chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).
Expanded dairy animal welfare standards in Germany
In Germany, the Initiative Animal Welfare (ITW) organisation, which so far has developed a uniform labeling for meat, wants to expand to the husbandry for milk and dairy products as of 2022.
IDF launches 15th edition Animal Health Report 2021
The yearly edition takes readers through a journey of animal health and welfare and illustrates the importance of adequate animal care of dairy animals for sustainable production.
EDA comments on new Common Agricultural Policy
The European Dairy Association (EDA) says it is looking forward to a new Common Agricultural Policy that will soon be approved by the European Parliament.
DSM receives positive EFSA opinion for methane-reducing feed additive
The EFSA opinion confirms that the feed additive, Bovaer, reduces enteric methane emissions from dairy cows and is safe for the animal and the consumer.
Mountain product seal awarded to DalterFood Parmigiano Reggiano
Italy’s DalterFood Group says its Solo di Pezzata Rossa Italiana Parmigiano Reggiano cheese has obtained the EU’s Mountain Food guarantee seal and designation
India cracks down on plant-based names
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has ordered an investigation into the alleged use of dairy terms on the labels of plant-based beverages and food products.
IRI estimates 26% of available supermarket space following new HFSS restrictions
New figures from IRI estimate that 26% of space is potentially ‘up for grabs’ in UK supermarkets when new regulations impacting in-store promotion and off-shelf display of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products come into force next year.