Dairy cooperative Arla Foods has targeted a 50% growth of its organic dairy business in the next five years, supported by a new set of sustainability standards for its owner-farmers.
Mondelez and Saputo have defended their commitments to sourcing milk from sustainable producers, after a Greenpeace investigation linked the manufacturers to a complex supply chain that was devastating rainforests.
Vegan protest group Animal Rebellion have blockaded the Arla distribution centre in Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, demanding the dairy producer transition to plant-based by 2025.
From baking to whisky distilling, we cover appointments from across the industry over the past month in this round-up of people on the move in food and drink.
Dairy co-operative First Milk has acquired a 5% stake in soil carbon measurement service Agricarbon as part of its ongoing pledge towards its sustainability targets.
More than 100 people who lost jobs when Tomlinson’s Dairies went into administration last year have won a legal battle against the company after a judge ruled they were not consulted properly on the redundancies.
Greggs, AG Barr and Ornua have all posted growth and strong sales in spite of COVID-19 related challenges, in this round-up of food and drink manufacturer’s financial results.
Members of the dairy industry continue to pressure the Government to prevent further damage to the industry caused by the shortage of heavy good vehicle (HGV) drivers, as the driver crisis threatens Arla’s milk supply.
Arla Foods UK has confirmed the creation of production, warehouse management and quality control jobs and investment in processing equipment, filling lines and packaging facilities at its Settle factory as it begins Lactofree milk production.
Ornua has invested £500,000 in a single sachet packing line at its Leek factory off the back of clinching a supply partnership with nutritional supplement manufacturer Aymes International.
