Significant environmental concerns linked to the impact of a ‘no-deal’ on the Northern Ireland (NI) dairy sector have been raised after the EU agreed an extension to Brexit negotiations.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has confirmed that the “significant operating losses” caused by decreased cream prices caused the closure of Tomlinson’s Dairies, as hundreds of workers seek legal action against the business.
Poultry processor 2 Sisters Food Group has offered up to 120 former Tomlinson’s Dairies workers jobs at one if its Welsh factories following the recent collapse of the business.
The rising popularity of dairy alternatives is challenging traditional dairy producers to protect their market share, but they are fighting back on a number of fronts.
Science will underpin the future of the dairy sector amid a fast-moving media and political climate, according to the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF’s) newly appointed director general.
International dairy cooperative Arla Foods is to acquire Yeo Valley Dairies, a subsidiary of the Yeo Valley Group, in plans to capitalise on the growing demand for organic products.
Dairy Crest confirmed Cathedral City cheese and its spreads brands, including Clover, were the power behind a sales performance that was “well ahead” of last year, according to a trading statement.
Kendal Nutricare’s double award win at the Food Manufacture Excellence Awards (FMEAs) will raise the manufacturer’s profile with customers and suppliers, says the firm’s ceo Ross McMahon in this exclusive video interview filmed on Oscar night.
A seaweed extract for both dairy and non-dairy desserts that doesn’t interact with calcium debuted at Food Ingredients Europe (FiE), which took place in Frankfurt at the end of November.
Dairy Crest has reported “an encouraging first half” in its interim results published yesterday (November 9) for the six months ended September 30 2017.
Pizza cheese manufacturer Dairy Partners, based on the edge of Newcastle Emlyn in Wales, has installed an energy-efficient cooling system from Aqua Cooling for pasteurisation and mozzarella production in a deal worth more than £600,000.
Dairy processor First Milk has almost doubled its profits in its financial results for the year ended March 31 2017, following a “transformation” of the business.
The dairy industry’s needs must be recognised in British trade, labour and a domestic agricultural policy to ensure it remains competitive post-Brexit, urged the National Farmers Union (NFU).
Complementary foods for babies should be encouraged from around six months of age and should include iron- and calcium-containing foods, a draft report from the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) has recommended.
A manufacturing error has forced the recall of four of Waitrose’s own-label chocolate bars, after a small number were contaminated with pieces of plastic.
Dairy processor Müller is to invest £100M in its UK yogurt and desserts business over the next three years, with plans to upgrade capacity and capabilities at its three sites in Shropshire.
Dairy Crest’s four key brands – Cathedral City, Country Live, Clover and Frylight – will continue to drive volume growth for the company in the first half of this year, according to its pre-close trading update for the six months to September 30.
Ice cream firm Froneri UK has reported a 16.3% rise in sales so far this year, benefiting from the warm start to 2017, and boosted by its Kelly’s of Cornwall brand and franchised Nestlé and Cadbury products.
The notoriously short shelf-life of protein bars may be a thing of the past thanks to a new whey protein that, according to its maker, can keep them soft for at least a year.
Arla Foods UK reported a 10% sales rise in its branded products in the six months to July 1, driven by its Lurpak butter and Castello cheese brands, after a “turbulent” six months for the sector.
A Scottish dairy boss has called on the sector to “think big” and increase production in order to make the most of the economic uncertainties posed by Brexit.
Iodine levels in organic milk are now ahead of conventional milk for the first time since testing began, according to a study by a farmers’ co-operative.
Dairy Crest has posted a £2.9M rise in adjusted profits to £60.6M in its first full tax year since selling its dairies business, while sales for the company fell.
The Dairy Council has welcomed the findings of a report that claimed eating lots of cheese, yogurt and milk does not increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Cotteswold Dairy has built a 4,088m2 lorry park at its facility in Tewkesbury to free-up space for new milk silos, a cold store with integrated refrigeration system and offices.
Milk pasteurisation efficacy is typically monitored by checking for the presence of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) – an enzyme present in raw milk – thus ensuring a product is safe for consumption.
