Goodman Fielder is hoping to grow its Australian dairy business by importing more dairy products from New Zealand to grow their scale in this country.
Australia intends to pressure the US and enlist the help of other nations, to reverse a decision to reintroduce dairy subsidies, the federal government has announced.
Australian milk products will now be exported to India for the first time since 2003, as a result of goverment negotiations.
A set of guidelines into water reuse at dairy manufacturing plants has been prepared by Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd (DIAL). The guidelines identify water sources and quality within dairy factories, and matches these with possible uses.
A wide range of subjects affecting the international dairy community will be discussed at this year's International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit, being held in Berlin this coming September.
Australian dairy farmers are not looking for reactionary trade barriers to help fight off the impact of export subsidies in Europe, but they are calling for some help at home, starting with the delay of the emissions trading scheme.
Fonterra has completed its previously announced acquisition of the licence to manufacture, market and sell Nestlé's Ski yoghurt in Australia from National Foods.
According to the latest research from ANZ Bank, the price of NZ dairy products has fallen 43% year-on-year from last November.
Dairy Farmers has created a cure for hunger pains experienced by on-the-go Aussies who are often too busy to sit down to a meal.
Changes in disposable income have minimal effects on demand for milk. However, an increase in incomes does stimulate demand for flavoured milk, yoghurt and other dairy products.