Expansionist dairy majors eye emerging markets

BELGIUM: Dairy co-ops Arla, EGM Walhorn propose merger

European dairy co-operatives Arla Foods and Eupener Genossenschaftsmolkerei Walhorn plan to merge their operations. Belgium-based EMG Walhorn processes 550m kilograms…

IRELAND: Irish Dairy Board eyes M&A after refinancing

The Irish Dairy Board has signalled a new refinancing deal could allow the co-operative to make acquisitions. The co-op said…

The just-food interview part two: Arla’s growth market strategy unfolds

Arla Foods is stepping up the pace of its investment programme in high-growth emerging markets. The company is capitalising on…

FRANCE: Dairy giant Sodiaal completes merger with 3A

Dairy firm Sodiaal has today (8 January 2014) confirmed the completion of a merger with counterpart 3A following the deal…