Category: Dairy
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Lactalis will acquire Saputo’s UK dairy division for approximately £988m. Five manufacturing plants and brands including Cathedral City, Davidstow, and Wensleydale are included, subject to regulatory approval.
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Global cheese demand is projected to expand strongly through 2034. The forecast keeps Europe dominant while mozzarella, natural cheese, and plant-based formats create different manufacturing requirements.
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Bongards Creameries plans major expansion of Minnesota process cheese production. The $135 million project adds manufacturing space, automated warehousing, and 180 million pounds of annual capacity.
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Actus Nutrition has expanded Wisconsin whey powder production capacity substantially. The modernisation adds robotics, automation, drying, liquid-handling, and carbohydrate-processing upgrades across the Fond du Lac facility.
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Gay Lea Foods plans major expansion at its Toronto dairy. The C$200 million-plus project will add cottage cheese capacity, modern processing technology, and up to 75 jobs by 2028.
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Milk House is modernising Serbian dairy production with efficient equipment. New pasteurisation, sterilisation, and solar investments are intended to reduce utility use while supporting higher productivity.
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GEA reported stronger orders as dairy processing demand accelerated globally. Second-quarter order intake rose 14.2%, while food customers contributed to broad equipment demand.
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Checkweighing gives dairy producers tighter control over costly product giveaway. Frank Borrmann, Market Manager for the Strategic Business Unit Checkweighing and Vision at Mettler Toledo, explains how continuous weight verification can reduce overfill, detect drift, and support more stable dairy production.
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Glanbia has upgraded guidance after strong first-half nutrition demand growth. Revenue, EBITDA, and adjusted earnings increased, although whey inflation and capacity investment continue to test margins.
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Hochdorf and Pharmalys have formed a specialised nutrition manufacturing venture. Hochdorf Laboratories combines Swiss powder-processing capability with an established distribution network spanning 32 countries.