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18/06/2014
During the MPO and Agri Inspec’s monthly import monitoring meeting on Wednesday, 11 June, it was noted that prices of imported dairy products have increased sharply
18/06/2014
The UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced on 6 June 2014 that the temporary ban on British cheese exports to China had
18/06/2014
According to industry experts, demand for functional foods continues to grow rapidly. Functional foods have gained global momentum with the US market leading the way. Medicine.net
18/06/2014
US dairy exports have remained strong in April, albeit slightly below the record volume and value levels established in March, according to the US Dairy Export
18/06/2014
The MPO board committed themselves to develop a strategic approach to attract investors to the dairy industry and exploit export opportunities at a board meeting held
17/06/2014
Producer prices in major exporting countries increased sharply since 2012, both in terms of their own currencies and in rand terms. An analysis on international producer
19/05/2014
Nkunzi Milkyway, Pretoria-based milk processor has increased its producer prices for the third time in four months with between 15 and 20 cents per litre from
19/05/2014
The US dairy industry became the world’s largest exporter of fat-free and skimmed milk powder for the first time in 2013. Exports of 51 620 tonnes of
19/05/2014
Speakers at the IDF World Dairy Summit, themed The future begins here, which takes place in Tel Aviv from 27 to 31 October 2014 will focus
19/05/2014
Clover Industries Limited and DairyBelle Proprietary Limited have announced on Tuesday, 13 May, that they have concluded agreements whereby Clover will acquire DairyBelle’s yoghurt and UHT
19/05/2014
The three route meetings held in the Free State last week under the leadership of MPO Free State chairman Mr Gideon Lamprecht were characterised by good
19/05/2014
Ms Lise Roberts spoke to the chair of the Stock Theft Forum. Mr Jaco Maree, about a stock theft incident that was prevented successfully. To listen
12/05/2014
During April 2014, 3 979 tonnes of dairy product were imported, 42% more than during April 2013. Total imports for the year ending April 2014 equals 16 893
12/05/2014
China has temporarily banned cheese imports from the UK after Chinese officials identified issues related to maintenance, air sanitation, raw milk transport temperatures and chemical storage
12/05/2014
There is currently a shortage of Karicare and Aptamil infant formula in Australia. This is the second time in just over a year that Nutricia Australia
12/05/2014
Australian cooperative Devondale Murray Goulburn plans to invest AU$127 million (R1,2 billion) in cheese, infant formula and dairy beverages. Australia’s largest cooperative plans three separate investments
12/05/2014
As you might know, The Dairy Mail is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the June edition. We invite you to participate in this edition by sending
12/05/2014
Mr Cobus Dowry, Milk SA board member passed away on Monday, 5 May after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Mr Dowry was the former minister of
12/05/2014
Prof Johan Willemse will be one of the keynote speakersat the must-attend event on the dairy calendar for 2014 – the MPO’s national annual general meeting
05/05/2014
According to the April 2014 edition of the MPO’s Key Market Signals, the producer price increases announced since January will not result in increased production before