Dairy Business News
CEO Theo Spierings will assume interim responsibility for the day-to-day operations of Romano’s division.
Fonterra chairman also announces independent review of manufacturing performance of company’s affected whey protein concentrate.
Three producer-owned dairy co-ops also make the top 10 list.
Idaho-based facility bolsters ability to collaborate and create new dairy products with customers.
Fonterra CEO says milk powder contamination scare put the cost at “tens of millions” of New Zealand dollars.
China fined six dairy companies a combined $109 million for milk-powder price fixing, a record penalty for violating anti-monopoly laws.
Higher Class I prices in Boston triggered the lower MILC payment.
Processors claim dairy farm margins are improving; producer groups say dairies still struggling with red ink.
Dean Foods is providing $50,000 to fund Dairyland Initiative access for all dairy farmers.
May exports of U.S. milk solids reached an astounding 16.9% of the nation’s total.
Year-to-date sales are the equivalent of 1.790 billion pounds of milk on a milkfat basis.
The overall checklist used to evaluate farms has been streamlined from 77 questions to 48.
A new report identifies better business practices, herd health and risk management as opportunities for higher profitability.
Greek yogurt triggers new dairy demand, but are dairy producers profiting?
State’s dairy producers are disappointed with the 12.5-cent price hike.
Chief operating officer to assume new role next year; Kozak to continue to lead CWT efforts.
The membership requirement will increase from 2¢ per cwt. to 4¢ per cwt. for the dairy export assistance program.
National Milk Producers Federation praises Senate decision to end farm bill debate.
Expectations of rising New Zealand milk production in the second half of the year force a 7.1% price decline.
“The action of the Judiciary Committee reflects growing opposition to dairy supply management” --International Dairy Foods Association
John Azevedo will lead the nation’s second largest dairy processing cooperative.
Wilson has spent 25 years in the Federal Order system.
Investment aims to boost Danone’s sales in China’s yogurt market, strengthen Chinese consumers’ food-safety confidence.
Whole milk powder auction prices soar as New Zealand’s most widespread drought in at least 30 years curbs supply.
‘Supply management is antithetical to the future growth of the dairy industry.’ --Cong. Goodlatte and Scott
Demand from markets in Asia and developing countries is fueling the $100 million expansion.
More than 30 dairy foods manufacturers – including some of the largest food companies in the United States – have sent letters to members of the House and Senate opposing supply management.
The onus is put back on dairy farmers and processors.
Consumer Action, the Consumer Federation of America and the National Consumers League urged Senate and House Ag Committees) to reject supply management.
The cooperative’s Alma Center, Wis., plant will close permanently and its Waumandee, Wis., cheddar cheese plant will be idled indefinitely.