Allergy free milk could soon become a reality after New Zealand scientists successfully produced hypoallergenic milk by using a genetically modified cow.
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UK supermarket giant increases price paid to dairy farmers
Following extensive industrial action, UK supermarket giant Tesco has increased the price it pays farmers for milk, albeit only slightly.
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China seeking to invest in Australian dairy company
China’s sovereign wealth fund is looking to seek a piece of Australia’s largest dairying operation, The Van Diemen’s Land Company, operating in Tasmania.
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China invests $200m in WA’s dairy industry
China's beverage billionaire, Zong Qinghou, is considering investing $200 million in a milk processing plant in the Western Australia.
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Soy versus dairy: what’s the footprint of milk?
Are soy milk’s environmental attributes based on substance or froth? Is soy a sustainable solution in the dairy debate?
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Can Coles and Woollies change public perception of private label impacts?
Despite apprehension about the impact of supermarket private labels and forecasts showing they will dominate shelves in the next five years, Woolworths has attempted to calm the market by releasing information on its range on its website.
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UK dairy farmers continue blockades to overturn price cuts
Despite three milk processors ending plans to cut the farm-gate price for milk, farmers in the UK have pledged to continue blockades of processing depots until all price cuts are rescinded.
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Katter criticises National Food Plan, Coles returns fire
Bob Katter’s criticism of the National Food Plan (NFP) has been slammed by Coles, but many of his suggestions would drastically improve the current food industry if they were implemented.
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UK govt spending £5 million on improving dairy industry
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the government will spend £5 million (AU$7.6 million) on a program to improve competitiveness for dairy farmers.
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Is anyone really listening? The Murray Darling and the limits to community consultation
On 28 May 2012 the Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) handed down its long awaited revised blueprint to restore health to the Murray Darling Basin.
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Smart label remembers the use-by date you forget
A revolutionary “smart food label” developed by European scientists, which would take the guess work out of use-by labels, could be mass produced by the end of this year, if it gets enough support.
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Federal Government provides $1m funding to improve dairy technology
Dairy Australia has received $1 million from the Federal Government to conduct research to assess energy efficiency on dairy farms nation-wide.
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UNSW, Korea join forces to reduce allergens during food and drink processing
Australian researchers have identified processing techniques which will minimise the adverse effects of allergens in milk and other food products.
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300 more jobs slashed in dairy sector: Murray Goulburn’s profit declines
Australia’s biggest dairy foods processor will slash 300 jobs to lower costs in the increasingly difficult dairy industry.
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Good culture: how the rise in yoghurt consumption is helping Aussie farmers
Yoghurt is one of the fastest-growing food categories in Australia, and the increased consumption is not only improving health, it's helping Aussie farmers.
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WA farmers meet with Wesfarmers to discuss milk price
Western Australian farmers have met with Wesfarmers boss Richard Goyder to discuss the impact of the milk price wars on production and try to find a solution.
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Bega finalises 5-year private label supply deal with Coles
Bega Cheese and Coles have officially signed on the dotted line, confirming the cheese maker will supply for the supermarket giant’s private label for the next five years.
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Are you a dairy farmer? Your job is the second worst in the world
Dairy farming has been rated the second worst job in the world.
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Fear campaign damaging Supermarket Senate Inquiry
The bullying behaviours and fear campaigns used by the major supermarkets to wield complete power over suppliers is still getting in the way of the Senate Inquiry into the issue.
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AFGC finalises draft legislation calling for Supermarket Ombudsman
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has announced it is finalising the draft submission for a Supermarket Ombudsman to be a key part of the next Financial Budget.
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