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AFRICAN NEWS HEADLINES

Brookside Plus range becomes first dairy brand endorsed by nutritionist institute

KENYA - Brookside Dairy Limited's "Brookside Plus" range has become the first dairy brand to receive endorsement from the Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitian Institute .?. .?More

Woolworths issues recall of peanut butter dairy ice cream

SOUTH AFRICA - Woolworths, a South African multinational retail company,has initiated an immediate recall of its Peanut Butter Dairy Ice Cream in response to potential health risks .?. .?More

Rwanda launches dairy project to boost incomes, climate resilience

RWANDA – Rwanda has launched a six-year, US$100.37 million dairy development project aimed at bolstering the income of rural households and the dairy sector against climate change .?. .?More

Kenya Dairy Board issues stern warning against illegal milk trade

KENYA – The Kenya Dairy Board has issued a stern warning against the trade of illegal powdered milk in a bid to protect local farmers and stabilize the dairy market .?. .?More

Nigeria Customs seizes expired milk in anti-smuggling operation

NIGERIA – The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit, Zone B, Kaduna, has announced consignment of expired milk seized between January and February 16, 2024 .?. .?More

WORLD NEWS HEADLINES

Danone to divest Russian assets in US$192.9M deal?

FRANCE –? Danone?is set to sell its Russian assets, now operating as H&N, in a deal amounting to US$192.9 million, according to reports from the Financial Times (FT)?. . .?More

NDDB unveils state-of-the-art Bulk Milk Cooler in India

INDIA –? Dr. Meenesh C Shah, President of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Bulk Milk Cooler (BMC) at Barhara Dairy Producer Cooperative Committee, Gazipur?. . .?More

UK competition regulator probes soaring infant formula prices

UK – The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK has initiated a market study into the infant formula sector after detecting a concerning 25% surge in average prices over the past two years?. . .?More

Unilever partners Perfect Day to launch animal-free dairy dessert?

USA –? Unilever has entered the animal-free dairy sector through a partnership with Perfect Day, introducing a lactose-free chocolate frozen dairy dessert under the Breyers brand?.?. .?More

Ladakh UT Dairy Cooperative Federation Ltd commences supply of fresh milk?

INDIA – The Ladakh UT Dairy Cooperative Federation Ltd, under the management of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), has officially initiated the supply of fresh milk to Indian Army establishments in Leh??.?. .?More

PAST NEWS HEADLINES

Country Delight commences new dairy plant in Kenya?.?. .?More

Triple I partners Zayith Foods to boost dairy sector in Nigeria?.?. .?More

Fan Milk posts US$2.2M net profit in 2023?. . .?More

Fonterra unveils plans to merge businesses to form Fonterra Oceania??.?. .?More

Danone unveils plant-based beverage facility in France??. . .?More