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Cheese Course

Posted on September 11th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News, Cheese.

Hi, Guys

I’m presenting a cheese course again for the next two days and I hope to post a pic tomorrow on the blog and the rest of the pics will go to http://www.dairy-info.org/

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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Cheese Girl Link!

Posted on September 2nd, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News.

Hi, Guys

I just got a link from Cheese Girl and I repaid the favour - you can check out her fantastically informative blog at http://cheesaholics.blogs.com/

Thanks, Cheese Girl,

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Louwrens Smit visits Elsenburg!

Posted on August 17th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News.

Louwrens Smit

Hi, Dairy Friends

Louwrens Smit from our head office gave us a surprise visit this week and helped us to get the Elsenburg Dairy Lab. closer to our ISO 17025 accreditation goal.

Louwrens you are a great guy and thanks for your help!

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

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Froth on your coffee?

Posted on August 10th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News.

Hi, Milk Fans

There is a new article posted on the homepage at http://www.dairy-info.org/ about the factors that prevent milk from frothing. This will be of interest to coffee shop owners as well as the guys supplying them.

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Does this mean the end of milk recording schemes?

Posted on August 9th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News, Dairy Farming, Dairy Science.

Hi, Dairy People

If you are part of a milk recording scheme you should check out this new research:

http://www.farminguk.com/bsp/10130/ews.asp?DBID=103-281-013-098&iPage=1&id=4659

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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Alternative for Alfalfa

Posted on August 6th, 2006 by Leon the Milkman.
Categories: Dairy News, Dairy Farming, Dairy Science.

Hi, Dairy Farmers

Here is some research that you should keep an eye on:

http://www.kobtv.com/index.cfm?viewer=storyviewer&id=27166&cat=NMTOPSTORIES

Kind regards,

Leon the Milkman

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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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