Milk Demonstration in Bern
SWITZERLAND - More than 100 milk producers gathered on 12 July to demonstrate against the inaction of the branch organisation milk (BO Milk) regarding the dairy market situation.

Innovative UHT Processing System Launched
SWITZERLAND - New UHT milk processing technology launched by Tetra Pak claims to cut production time by up to 90 per cent and cut operating costs in half.

IBV Confirmed In Switzerland
SWITZERLAND - Two outbreaks of infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBV) were confirmed earlier this week by the Swiss Federal Veterinary Office.

Vaccinating Against Bluetongue
SWITZERLAND - Thirteen per cent of farmers have opted out of vaccinating their livestock against bluetongue.

More Poultry, Cattle in Switzerland
SWITZERLAND - A recent census reports that numbers of both cattle and poultry are increasing.

Tetra Pak Forecasts Global Growth and New Markets
GLOBE - Global consumption of milk and other liquid dairy products is expected to increase by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2 per cent over the next three years, according to research released today from Tetra Pak, the world leader in food...

Swiss Delegates Vote in National Milk Pool
SWITZERLAND - The delegates of the ZMP (Central Swiss Milk Producers) voted at their meeting in Hochdorf LU on 10 February 2009 by 250 for to 124 against to join in the Swiss Milk Producers’ Milk Pool.

Nestlé opens new milk factory in China
SWITZERLAND - Nestlé inaugurated a new state-of-the-art milk factory in Erguna, near Hulunbeir, in the Chinese Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Reform Plans Benifit Dairy Farmers
SWITZERLAND - Swiss farmers have won a reprieve after parliament this week decided in principle to slow the pace of agriculture reform.

Farm Animal Brands Key to Novartis Animal Health Growth
BASEL - Novartis Animal Health has been among the fastest growing companies in the animal health industry over the past three years, fueled not only by its strong stable of veterinary products for pets, but also by its continued emphasis and commitment...