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What else? 164th Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Europe European Union dairy farmers are urgently calling for policy reforms According to many involved in the European dairy industry, the sector needs to be transformed to ensure a future for sustainable agriculture. The European dairy sector is currently shrinking: over the past two decades, the number of farms has fallen from 15 million to [...]

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Europe Unfavorable weather conditions in the United Kingdom are negatively impacting the country’s sugar production Forecasts for sugar production in the United Kingdom for the 2022/2023 season have never been particularly optimistic, but have recently been revised further downward due to severe weather conditions. Farmers say that low temperatures have damaged some of the sugar [...]

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What else? 163rd Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Europe Bulgaria is experiencing a significant increase in the prices of dairy products According to the country’s dairy industry representatives, spot milk prices have increased by up to 37% since August last year. The reasons for this rise are the increased production costs – packaging alone has become 100% more expensive – and the insufficient [...]

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25th Edition of Foodcom ADDITIVES Newsletter

All the best for us! You may ask what reason is there to celebrate? Almost exactly one year ago, the first edition of your favorite Foodcom Additives Newsletter landed in your mailboxes. What a year that was, right? In a departure from this celebratory atmosphere, we have prepared for you, as in every issue, an [...]

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162nd Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Rising production costs, inflation, energy supply disruptions, COVID-19 constraints, labor shortages, political unrest, and related declines in demand… How much can you hear about the same thing, right? Unfortunately, this is again the content of our newsletter because this is still exactly the current global economic situation. There is undoubtedly movement in the dairy market, [...]

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What else? 25th Edition of Foodcom ADDITIVES Newsletter

Europe French beet producers unhappy with the EU decision Following the heavy losses suffered by French farmers from plant diseases in 2020, the government has decided to exempt the use of neonicotinoid chemicals, which are considered harmful to bees, from a blanket ban. The plan was to extend the exemption for another year, but the [...]

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What else? 162nd Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Europe Not very optimistic forecasts for dairy prices in Ukraine Ongoing hostilities, energy supply problems, dependence on the global market situation, and inflation in Ukraine led experts to predict that dairy products could become up to 25% more expensive in 2023 in Ukraine. Rising commodity and energy costs remain the main drivers of high prices. [...]

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27th Edition of Foodcom PLANT-BASED Newsletter

Today, we invite you to a unique adventure: a journey through time together! Not 200 years into the future, where there are no more wars and hunger, people live in prosperity and technology has developed to the point where we no longer have to work and at the same time no one lacks anything. We [...]

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Europe Unusually high temperatures in Europe in late December and early January have brought cereal crops out of their winter dormancy The situation raises concerns that the coming drop in temperatures could damage fields that were generally in good condition. Subsequently, harvests would be smaller or of poorer quality. It seems that some people were [...]

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161st Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Congratulations! What have you achieved, you ask? Couple days ago was the infamous Blue Monday, and since you are reading these lines, it means that it probably was not that bad and that you managed to visit our website today, which was not necessarily easy. Some might have expected the dairy market to already be [...]

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What else? 161st Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Europe Agriculture in Cumbria (in fact, not only there) is undergoing a period of intense change Challenges for farmers include navigating the post-Brexit reality, galloping inflation and also environmental pressures. In these heated times, farmer-led cooperative First Milk has opened a multi-million pound investment in its Lake District Creamery in Aspatria. The goal of the [...]

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24th Edition of Foodcom ADDITIVES Newsletter

A lot has happened since you last read our ADDITIVES Newsletter. Even the new year has started! The market has been a little quieter lately as many buyers, especially in Europe, have taken advantage of the holidays and the turn of the year and went for a well-deserved rest. As always, there is no stopping [...]

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Europe 1 000 tons of animal feed burned in a fire at the Kordin Grain Terminal in Malta According to the government, 1 000 tons of feed were lost in the fire, while 200 tons were saved. Other goods and raw materials stored in the area were saved from destruction. The fire was caused by [...]

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160th Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Long time no see, right? Do not worry, your favorite legenDAIRY newsletter is back! We have been away for a while (well, maybe a little longer), but we are back, as always, with information on everything you need to know about the latest developments in the dairy market, in an accessible and very entertaining format. [...]

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26th Edition of Foodcom PLANT-BASED Newsletter

A warm welcome to the year 2023! Your favorite Plant-Based Newsletter is back. The beginning of the year is usually a time for predictions and discussions about the future, so why don’t we think about it together? More and more people are giving up meat or reducing their meat consumption, so it’s almost certain that [...]

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What else? 160th Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Europe The French dairy herd will shrink by 441,000 head by the end of the decade The ministry’s agricultural census, conducted every 10 years, shows that more than a quarter of French dairy farms have closed in the past decade. This trend is expected to continue over the next ten years. Reasons cited for this [...]

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25th Edition of Foodcom PLANT-BASED Newsletter

Although we are undoubtedly in the middle of winter (warm greetings from Europe, if you will allow us the joke), the market for plant-based raw materials is just now waking up, especially in terms of varieties used for feed. More and more is happening, so it is undoubtedly worth keeping an eye on developments. Read [...]

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Europe Good news for winter cereal crops in Europe Although recent days in many parts of Europe have been more “wintry” than in past years, analysts say this will not negatively impact the upcoming harvest. In France, the European Union’s largest cereal producer, sub-zero temperatures have not been low enough to pose a threat to [...]

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159th Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Although most people are now thinking about rest and celebrations and many have managed to go on well-deserved rest, the dairy market is not sleeping. Spot milk prices fell as usual before the holidays, and consumption has increased as it does every year. Sales of raw materials used in the production of cookies, candy and [...]

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What else? 159th Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Europe Sustainability will be the factor that will have the greatest impact on the dairy market situation in the European Union Total milk production in the EU is expected to decline by 0.2% per year in the 10 years to 2032. This will be mainly due to a reduction in the dairy herd as environmental [...]

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23rd Edition of Foodcom ADDITIVES Newsletter

Although many are already entering a pre-Christmas state of slight numbness and work slowdown, the most successful market players are well aware that any time is a good time to do business. It’s all the better during the period when others are letting off a little steam. That’s why a lot has been happening lately [...]

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Europe Ynsect, a French manufacturer of insect-based ingredients, is expanding its operations in North America. Contracts have already been signed to build insect ingredient plants in the United States and Mexico. The company claims that the new investments will create the largest insect farm in the world. We know what you are wondering – whether [...]

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158th Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a growing interest in the raw materials used to make goods traditionally associated with this time of year. One of the most important raw materials used in the production of chocolate, which is consumed by children and adults by the ton during the holidays, is [...]

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24th Edition of Foodcom PLANT-BASED Newsletter

The end of 2022 does not bring the necessary relief. According to government data, the ongoing avian flu epidemic has killed 50.54 million birds in the United States, making it the largest animal disease disaster in the nation’s history. Poultry flock losses have driven egg and turkey prices to record levels, directly increasing the cost [...]

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157th Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

Yesterday began the hottest event of the season – the Food Ingredients Europe trade show in Paris! We know that you have been following all the news from us closely. That means you know perfectly well that the booth you need to visit is G60 in Hall 7.1, so we do not need to remind [...]

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22nd Edition of Foodcom ADDITIVES Newsletter

While it may seem that the last month of the year is just for making summaries, celebrating successes and learning lessons from the difficulties of 2022 (boy, was that a challenging year), Foodcom is not going to slow down. We will see you in Paris between December 6 and 8 at Food Ingredients Europe. The [...]

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156th Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

December is a magical time. The atmosphere is special, people seem to become kinder and more understanding, and everyone looks forward to the upcoming events. Yes, you guessed it right: We are of course talking about Food Ingredients Europe in Paris, where you will find us in Hall 7.1, Stand G60. If you have not [...]

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23rd Edition of Foodcom PLANT-BASED Newsletter

The emotions after the EuroTier event are slowly subsiding. You met a strong Foodcom representation at the show. Our representatives told us that there are many signs that more is about to happen in the feed market. Well, it’s an interesting time to wake up from hibernation, but it’s clear – the sooner the better, [...]

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155th Edition of Foodcom DAIRY Newsletter

No new plagues this week, that’s definitely a “hooray”! This week’s Edition of the Dairy Newsletter is all about innovation. In the news section, learn more about what solutions individual companies are implementing to grow and save the planet. As long as no one is working on an even more bloodthirsty breed of snail, we [...]

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21st Edition of Foodcom ADDITIVES Newsletter

The holiday season is upon us, and the December festivities represent a significant expense in many families’ budgets each year. Many do their best to make this the most magical time of the year. Extraordinary. The latter has already begun to come true. In recent days, it has been reported in the media that participation [...]

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