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FrieslandCampina sees OP rise, revenue decline

FrieslandCampina sees OP rise, revenue decline

3 Mar 2020

For 2019, FrieslandCampina hs reported that operating profit increased by 26.3% to €432 million. Profit rose by 36.9% to €278 million mainly as a result of one-off gains and improved operating profits in Consumer Dairy and Dairy Essentials.

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Valio to set science-based climate targets

Valio to set science-based climate targets

2 Mar 2020

Valio says it is the first Finnish food company to set climate targets in line with the Paris Agreement

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Innova: dairy industry also focusing on health and pleasure

Innova: dairy industry also focusing on health and pleasure

27 Feb 2020

The influence of Innova Market Insights Top Ten Trends for 2020 is, it says, clearly apparent in the dairy category, which is facing key challenges in remaining viable amid changing consumer tastes. This is particularly apparent because of the strong ...

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Arla Foods reports strong global growth

Arla Foods reports "strong global growth"

25 Feb 2020

The Arla Foods Group has announced what it describes as strong global growth for 2019, with a slight revenue increase in the UK, driven by continued growth in the company’s branded sales.

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Danone launches Baby Formula Track & Connect

Danone launches Baby Formula Track & Connect

21 Feb 2020

Danone has launched Baby Formula Track & Connect which it describes as an innovative, data-driven service for consumers and retailers giving greater transparency on the product’s farm-to-fork journey.

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Kerry sees 12% rise in profits

Kerry sees 12% rise in profits

19 Feb 2020

Kerry Group has reported its business performance for the year ended 31 December 2019. Group revenue was €7.2 billion, reflecting 9.6% reported growth.

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Superfine Tricalcium Citrate 4-hydrate for Super Fine Results in Milk

Superfine Tricalcium Citrate 4-hydrate for Super Fine Results in Milk

14 Feb 2020

With the newly developed Tricalcium Citrate 4-hydrate superfine, Dr. Paul Lohmann® found the answer to a high demand on a Calcium Citrate with a sharply reduced speed of sedimentation in dairy products.

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Arla: whey permeate is all about quality

Arla: whey permeate is all about quality

5 Feb 2020

Quality is becoming increasingly important in the rapidly growing whey permeate market, according to Arla Foods Ingredients.

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F&B M&A activity up 41% on 5 years ago

F&B M&A activity up 41% on 5 years ago

21 Jan 2020

2019 broke records again for the number of food and drink transactions around the world, with 789 registered on Zenith Global's mergers and acquisitions database, an average of 15 each week.

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EWPA launches consumer web site

EWPA launches consumer web site

13 Jan 2020

The EWPA (European Whey Processors Association) has launched wheyforliving.com, its first B2C digital communication platform promoting the various benefits of whey protein.

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Borden files for bankruptcy

Borden files for bankruptcy

9 Jan 2020

US dairy company Borden has announced that it has initiated voluntary reorganisation proceedings under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.

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Fonterra takes 99.9% of Chile milk processor

Fonterra takes 99.9% of Chile milk processor

8 Jan 2020

Fonterra has purchased the minority interest in Prolesur, held by Fundación Isabel Aninat (the Fundación), as the Co-op looks to streamline its operations in Chile.

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