Blue River adds new dimension to sheep industry
Blue River Dairy LP is a joint venture between a Southland farmer and a prominent Indonesian family. Continue →
Browsing: Dairy
Dairy drives global health innovation
“Dairy, more than any other category, is perfectly positioned to profit from the most important consumer trends shaping the food industry,” says Julian Mellentin, director of New Nutrition Business, whose new report “Key Trends in the Business of Dairy Nutrition” outlines the 14 trends driving the category. Continue →
Growing consumer demand in Brazil means opportunities for New Zealand
As the world’s fifth most populated country, there is no doubt that Brazil is a huge market, and for some of New Zealand food and beverage and food technology companies it can be a bit daunting at first. Continue →
Electronic Milk Meter takes out top award
Hamilton-based Millennium Plastics Ltd was awarded the overall Supreme Award at the 2014 Plastics Industry Biennial Design Awards for their contribution to the design and development of Waikato Milking Systems’ all-new Electronic Milk Meter at the beginning of this month. Continue →
Flexible spray drying technologies capture diverse export opportunities
It is said that success comes when opportunity meets readiness. For entrepreneurial food manufacturers determined to capitalise on rapidly changing consumer demand in Asia, Tetra Pak’s driers provide the flexibility to produce a wide range of value-added products. Continue →
The UAE – a gulf of opportunity for New Zealand F&B
While on the surface it may appear there are very few similarities between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and New Zealand, our trade relationship is actually a perfect fit. Continue →
Coming back to the farm
The call of home proved too strong for a high-flying Kiwi who now heads the country’s second-biggest dairy cooperative. Continue →
No holding back the protein trend
A strong interest in protein content and high-protein products across the food and drinks market is continuing to develop, despite the fact that most European and North American consumers already get enough protein in their diets. Continue →
Free-from foods move into the mainstream
The free-from foods market is booming in many parts of the world, widening into new categories and increasingly moving into the mainstream with introductions from major manufacturers and brands. Continue →
Sika flooring meets best practice and customer demands
Three infant formula plants currently under construction throughout New Zealand are employing Clean Room Certification (CRC) in flooring to ensure the highest standards of best practice in safety and hygiene to satisfy the increasing demands of overseas customers. Continue →
Blue River reaches out to Indonesian market for sheep milk powder
Blue River reaches out to Indonesian market for sheep milk powder
By Peter Owens
Recently Blue River Dairy LP won the Ministry of Primary Industries’ “Healthier Choice “category at the New Zealand Food Awards for its Blue River Sheep Milk Powder. Continue →
Funding will assist growth of agri-foods exports
New funding of $133 million from the MBIE will assist the five partners in the Lincoln Hub to finance 21 new research projects. Continue →
Workshop on the use of probiotics in animal production
A workshop is being organised by the Centre for Food Research and Innovation (CFRI) of the Department of Wine, Food and Molecular Biosciences (Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science, Lincoln University) at Lincoln University on the 6th November
This workshop will bring together presenters from academia, industry and dairy farming. Continue →
Westland lifts payout forecast
A strong start to the season and continued high international milk prices has resulted in Westland Milk Products lifting its 2013/14 forecast to $7.60-$8 per kilo of milk solids (kgMS) before retentions. Continue →
Fonterra selects Tetra Pak for $100 million UHT plant
Fonterra has chosen state-of-the-art Tetra Pak® processing and packaging equipment for its NZ$100 million UHT greenfield plant in Waitoa. Continue →
Process solutions for the dairy industry
The dairy industry is changing with more companies consolidating manufacturing facilities and investing in single, larger plants. Continue →
Developing countries emerge as fertile markets for dairy exporters
As large dairy importers all over the world are looking to reduce their dependence on exports, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) exporters will have to tap new markets in smaller countries to stay afloat. Continue →
GMO-free moving forward in new products
Interest in natural products has grown markedly in recent years. This has been reflected in a number of ways in new product activity, such as the use of all natural colours, flavours and other raw materials. Continue →
EasiYo’s new chief executive takes up the challenge
Brian Dewar has begun his new role as chief executive of EasiYo, a New Zealand producer and exporter of kits and ingredients for home-made yogurt. Continue →
Affordable dairy ingredients may relieve child hunger
Dairy ingredients could be the key to effective, affordable foods for moderately malnourished children, according to studies presented by international food aid specialists at the first Arla Foods Ingredients food aid seminar held recently in Denmark. Continue →