Ines Coutinho

5 days ago | dairyindustries.com | Ines Coutinho

Valio is investing in a new ripening warehouse to be built at its Joensuu factory in Finland. The investment is worth approximately €30 million. Construction work on the expansion of the warehouse to be built in connection with the factory will start immediately and will be completed by the end of 2027. The investment covers the construction of the expansion of the ripening warehouse at Valio’s Joensuu factory and the automation of operations.

5 days ago | dairyindustries.com | Ines Coutinho

I was at a conference last week when the email came through about Valerine Bines’ passing. A paragon of the British cheese making industry, we shall miss her on many levels. Our thoughts and condolences to her friends and family. This did get me to thinking, it is often about what is left behind when someone passes. What marks they’ve made on the world, and who has benefited from their teachings.

2 weeks ago | dairyindustries.com | Ines Coutinho

Reliable Milk and Cream Transfer with Fristam’s FDS Screw PumpWhen a dairy producer supplying milk for Grana Padano cheese began experiencing frequent equipment failures and hygiene issues, it knew it was time for a change. The progressive cavity pump was struggling — its rubber stator degraded quickly, leading to unpredictable flow rates, excessive downtime, and risks to product quality. To resolve these issues, the dairy turned to Fristam Pumps.

2 weeks ago | dairyindustries.com | Ines Coutinho

The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium reported its 2024 performance results, noting that despite a challenging geopolitical environment, uncertainty in international markets and concerns over increasing trade restrictions, overall, the turnover at consumption reached a historic high of €3.2 billion compared to €3.05 billion in 2023, with an increase of 4.9%. Total sales volumes grew by 9.2%, supported by a strong performance in the domestic market (+5.2%) and even more so in exports (+13.7%).

2 weeks ago | dairyindustries.com | Ines Coutinho

Global packaging company Elopak today opened its first ever US carton converting plant in Little Rock, Arkansas. The state-of-the-art factory costs US$100 million and will produce Pure-Pak cartons for liquid dairy products, juices, plant-based drinks, and liquid eggs. Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi was joined by local officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the factory site in Little Rock.