Innovating to survive

摘要

Machinery Update takes a look at the very latest in dairy. Aquick glance through The Grocer magazine's Top Products Survey 2019 shows just how tough last year was for many product groups of the dairy industry. Butters and spreads haven't managed to halt their decline, block cheese has been losing ground (although snack products are on the up) and yoghurt sales have continued to fall. And while fewer fresh milk and yoghurt drinks have been purchased, coffee-focused brands have seen double digit growth. Many of the following 23 pages of this feature cover new developments that provide ultimate efficiencies for this market, where every penny saved in the manufacturing process really counts. The new equipment also facilitates new pack formats that are also essential for growth in this sector. While Arla Foods is tackling dairy waste through new packaging and labelling.