Milk shortage inevitable if price increases not met 

UK - Milk production has declined at a rate of more than 7% in recent weeks due to poor quality forage and the continuing exodus of producers from the industry, according to the National Farmers' Union
(NFU). And this figure looks set to rise despite recent price increases of 2p (0.03 euro) per litre of milk.

  European Court overturns French legislation

The European Court of Justice has overturned French legislation which prohibits cheese from being sold under the label 'Emmenthal' if no rind exists.

  Trans-Tasman dairy set to take off

The New Zealand Dairy Board (NZDB) has finally approved an alliance with Australia's largest dairy company, Bonlac Foods (see DII 65(5)7).

 Dairy products fail young consumers

Land O'Lakes and Bongrain of France are to combine their North American aseptic product activities in a move to strengthen their market position.

  Danone launches buyback offer for US operations

French food group Danone aims to buy back outstanding shares in Mécaniver, a holding company listed in Brussels, in which it already holds 89% of equity. Mécaniver's interests include a 65% holding in
Danone's North American fresh dairy products and bottled water activities through Danone Co.

  Nabisco integration with Kraft Foods approved by Trade Commission

The United States Federal Trade Commission has approved the takeover of food company Nabisco by Kraft Foods, the North American food business of Philip Morris.

  Calling all research scientists and graduates

The Dairy Research and Development Corporation (DRDC) is calling all research scientists and graduate students to present papers, either in oral or poster format, at its Farm to Fork 2001 conference.