Jeanne, the Cheese Underground Lady

Posted on September 22nd, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Cheese, International Dairy, Goat Milk.

Hi, Cheese Fans

I just exchanged links with a wonderful lady who is discovering Wisconsin dairy artisans, one cheese at a time.   If you want to read well written and researched articles on this topic, please click on the following link:

http://cheeseunderground.blogspot.com/

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Wensleydale Cheese Blog

Posted on September 6th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News, Cheese, International Dairy.

Hi, Cheese Fans

Check out the new blog at:

http://www.wensleydaleblog.co.uk/

This blog will keep you up to date with all the happenings at the Wensleydale Creamery - and they are busy ;-)

Enjoy,

Leon the Milkman

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Boeren Kaas vs. Gouda

Posted on September 6th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Cheese, International Dairy.

Hi, Cheese Fans

It seems that the main difference between the above mentioned cheeses are that in the heating/cooking phase the Boeren Kaas is heated to to about 50-55°C where the Gouda is only heated to about 38°C.

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Wensleydale cheese is unique.

Posted on August 13th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News, Cheese, International Dairy.

Hi, Cheese Fans

Having had the privilege to have had real Wensleydale at a London Expo back in 2000, I must agree with this article on protecting uniqueness.  Please read it here:

http://www.yorkshiretoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=55&ArticleID=1692337

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

Wensleydale with Cranberries (1 Pound) by igourmet.com

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Report on UK market for value-added milk.

Posted on August 1st, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News, Milk, International Dairy.

Hi, Milk Fans

British dairies are increasingly targeting the value-added milk for growth opportunities as they re-align their businesses and move away from commodity products. New product launches and increased investment are factors behind sales to expand by about 30% a year.This new report by Organic Monitor analyses the organic milk, functional milk, and flavoured milk segments. Although organic milk and flavoured milk comprise most revenues, the functional milk market is showing the highest percentage growth. Functional milk sales escalated in 2005 due to the successful launch of Saint Ivel Advance. Marketed as ‘clever milk’, the milk is fortified with omega acids from fish oil.

Organic milk comprises most revenues in the value-added milk market. Sales have been soaring since scientific research found organic milk to have superior nutrient content than non-organic milk. Some retailers have reported sales growth in excess of 50% in 2005 as consumers increasingly buy organic milk because of its health benefits.

Of all the product segments, flavoured milk has the highest retail penetration. Fresh flavoured milk sales are expanding as retailers launch new products under their private labels. Expanding sales channels is also a major driver as manufacturers target the catering & foodservice sector.

High growth rates are attracting new entrants into the value-added milk market. Apart from British dairies, large food companies like Nestlé and Unilever are coming into the market because of the growth potential and low barriers to market entry. The organic milk market is receiving low interest however because of supply-demand imbalances. Supply shortages is causing organic milk to be imported once again after years of oversupply.

This report gives market & competitive information on the value-added milk market. Market sizes, revenue forecasts, and market trends are given for each product segment. Competitive information includes market shares and profiles of leading producers and retailers.

For a complete index of this report click on:

http://www.researchandmarkets.com/product/f24e5c/the_uk_market_for_valueadded_milk  

Kind regards, Leon the Milkman

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Big dairy farms are getting bigger

Posted on July 31st, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy Farming, International Dairy.

Hi, Dairy Farmers

It seems there is an international trend towards bigger dairy farms.  If you want to read the impact and the reasons, click the following link:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/story.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=10393734

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Irish Dairy Growth

Posted on July 29th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News, International Dairy.

Hi, International Milk Fans

The Irish Dairy Industry is up for a big growth spurt - read how they will go about it here:

http://www.irishexaminer.com/breaking/story.asp?j=190490802&p=y9×49y5×8&n=190491562

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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British Goat Society to make debut at the Dairy Event

Posted on July 25th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: International Dairy, Goat Milk.

Hi, Goat milk fans

There is a big demand for goat milk products across the world, read more here:

http://www.stackyard.com/news/2006/07/dairy/04_british_goat_society.html

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Sarel Moore visits Elsenburg

Posted on July 19th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News, Dairy Science, International Dairy.

Sarel Moore is happy!

Sarel Moore is happy!

Hi, Milk Fans

Sarel Moore of the South African Milk Recording Scheme visited today and gave the thumbs up for Elsenburg Dairy Lab to do analysis for them in the Western Cape!

The tests to be done are fat, protein, lactose, urea and somatical cell count.

Thanks, Sarel

Leon the Milkman

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Mark van der Walt visits Elsenburg

Posted on July 18th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News, Dairy Science, International Dairy.

[LtoR] Peter Vassen and Mark van der Walt

[LtoR] Peter Vassen and Mark van der Walt

Hi, Milk Fans

Yes, it’s true! Mark of Rhine Ruhr South Africa visited us today and calibrated the CombiFoss for Urea.   No we didn’t piddle in a can!

Thanks, Mark

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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