AFMASS Southern Africa is the food & beverage and milling industry's premium conference and exhibition attended by key decision makers from Southern Africa Africa to trade, network and learn the latest processing, packaging and safety technologies. The 2018 edition of AFMASS Southern Africa Conference and Expo will be hosted at the New Government Complex in…
AFMASS Eastern Africa is the food, beverage and milling industry's largest conference and exhibition attended by key decision makers from Eastern Africa Africa to trade, network and learn the latest processing, packaging and safety technologies. The event will be held in Nairobi, Kenya on May 2-4, 2019. More information can be found on the events…
UK – The milk and infant formula products company, a2 Milk has announced it plans to ditch plastic milk bottles and adopt recyclable cartons in its packaging in the UK in a move to move away from single-use plastics. The company has launched its fresh milk brand in 1 litre Pure-Pak cartons in the UK,…
UK– Dairy company Müller UK & Ireland has completed a £15 million project to substantially upgrade its dairy plant in Bellshill, Scotland, thereby securing 265 jobs at Scotland’s largest fresh milk dairy. The project by Müller Milk & Ingredients represents the largest single investment in Scottish dairy processing for more than a decade, says Müller.…
GERMANY - The flavours and fragrances company, Symrise has developed a new collection of specialty coffee and tea flavours that find applications in dairy products including milkshakes, yogurts and ice cream. According to the company, the new range provides unique and full indulgence, authentic taste achieved through innovations around recent customer tastes and preferences. The…
TANZANIA - Tanzania Dairy Board has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) on development of the dairy value chain. A report by TheCitizen indicates that the agreement targets to enhance sector growth and help strengthen the capabilities in Tanzania’s dairy. “This agreement meant a lot for increasing productivity, sustainable production…
USA – Global dairy company, FrieslandCampina has announced that it has acquired US based importer and distributor of cheese, Jana Foods for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition builds the already existing relationship between FrieslandCampina and Jana Foods and further strengthens the former’s position in supplying Dutch specialty cheese to the US consumer. Jana Foods imports…
ITALY – French dairy products corporation, Lactalis has increased its stake in the Italian dairy and food counterpart to 95.81% with the transaction expected to complete December 5, 2018. The company is also planning to delist Parmalat ordinary shares from the Italian Stock Exchange and take the company private. Lactalis, which previously owned 89.63% stake…
NEW ZEALAND - Westland Milk Products, a co-operative dairy company in New Zealand has unveiled plans to build a new US$15.1 million plant at its Hokitika site in South Island. The investment includes US$6.7 million loan from the government to build a facility that will ensure availability of quality dairy products in the West Coast…
ASIA – Yili Group, state-owned company of dairy industry in China has acquired Chomthana, Thailand's leading ice cream and frozen foods manufacturer to expand its operations in Southeast Asia. Chomthana, which has more than 37 years of experience and exports its products to 13 foreign markets, sells a range of ice cream products, ice lollies…
