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NZ

THE DAIRY TRADER – For February 8, 2012

http://www.nzxfutures.com/system/dairy_reports/reports/255/original/The%20Dairy%20Trader%2020120208.pdf?1328645660

AUSTRALIA

CRAVINGS FOR AUSTRALIAN DAIRY EXPECTED TO INCREASE

http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201202/s3424686.htm

Source: Dairyline.com February 7, 2012

IRELAND

FOCUS ON HEALTH TO BOOST GLANBIA – Source: Independent.ie through Dairy.com January 31, 2012

http://www.independent.ie/business/irish/focus-on-health-to-boost-glanbia-3003972.html

SWITZERLAND

CHEESE EXPORTS RECOVER STRONGLY – Source: Dairy Industry Newsletter February 6, 2012

Swiss cheese exports recovered strongly over the second half of 2011. In total, Swiss cheese exports increased by 1.4% to 64,500t after a decline of 2.3% during the first half of the year. Traditional sorts like Emmental or Gruyère suffered, however, by 9.4% (as well as exports of fondue and soft cheese that declined by 10-15%). The category of other semi-hard cheeses increased despite the strong Swiss franc such as: Raclette +7.8% and Vacherin Fribourgeois +3.3%; 40% of all Swiss cheese exports were sold to Germany.

RUSSIA

CHEESE MARKET CONTINUES TO GROW IN RUSSIA - Source: The Dairysite.com February 7, 2012

http://www.thedairysite.com/news/37329/cheese-market-continues-to-grow-in-russia

RUSSIA / UKRAINE

CHEESE TRADE BAN IMPOSED – Source: Dairy Industry Newsletter February 8, 2012

This week, Russia banned imports of a number of dairy products produced by some Ukrainian companies. Gennady Onishchenko, head of the Russian consumer protection agency, said the ban would target Ukrainian cheese companies who refused to cooperate with the Russian government on inspections. The move comes despite Ukraine's objecting to allegations that some Ukrainian companies had not been sticking to Russian cheese quality standards. But analysts said that the move comes as Moscow puts pressure on Kiev to force it to join the Russia-led trade bloc. This comes at a time when Ukraine and Russia have failed to reach an agreement on lowering prices for Russian natural gas, and on giving the Russian gas company Gazprom access to Ukraine's gas pipelines.

USA

LACTALIS TO BOOST MOZZARELLA PRODUCTION – Source: Dairy Industry Newsletter February 7, 2012

Lactalis America is ramping up Mozzarella production at their Nampa plant in Idaho to keep up with the growing demand. This is expected to create another 70 jobs. It will also mean the company will need another 50m liters of milk from local dairy farmers to boost production to close to 15,000t a year. The Mozzarella will be sold under the Galbani brand. Production will begin in the spring of 2013.

USA

CWT ASSISTS WITH 7.2 MILLION POUNDS OF BUTTER AND CHEESE EXPORT SALES

http://www.cwt.coop/sites/default/files/news_releases/CWT-export-assistance-bids-020712.pdf

Source: Cooperatives Working Together February 7, 2012

CANADA

GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS TO HELP BOOST DAIRY EXPORTS

http://www.thedairysite.com/news/37305/govt-investments-to-help-boost-dairy-exports

Source: The Dairysite.com, posted February 6, 2012

AFRICA

NAMIBIA: DAIRY PRODUCERS WORRY OVER FOREIGN PRODUCTS - Source: ALLAFRICA.COM February 6, 2012

http://allafrica.com/stories/201202061539.html