Ireland’s Kerry Group contributes $750,000 to a pilot program called “Project Leche.” The dairy is working with the World Food Program to improve the diets of schoolchildren. 

Danone is selling its Stonyfield division to Lactalis for $875 million to fulfill a U.S. Department of Justice condition regarding Danone's acquisition of WhiteWave. 

Fonterra puts dairy foods on the breakfast table in China; Gay Lea Foods celebrated a banner year in 2016. The Australian dairy a2 Milk Co. expands U.S. distribution. 

A round-up of international dairy processing news, including Mataura Valley Milk, Fonterra and Cooperoeste.

The European Union aims to prevent U.S. dairy food manufacturers from using cheese names such as feta and parmesan. An dairy industry analysis predicts losses in the billions of dollars to processors and rising prices for consumers.

DFA is the top milk processor, Graham’s The Family Dairy to sell ice cream in Scottish retailer Lidl, Nestle will build factory in Vietnam and other international dairy news.

International dairy processing giat Nestlé reported today total sales in 2015 of 88.8 billion Swiss francs. 

The demand will grow for dairy exports, but with less strength than the past decade. U.S. dairy processors will face increased international competition, especially from the European Union.

General Mills acquires the Brazilian yogurt maker Carolina, a privately-held dairy products company headquartered established in 1969. 

International dairy news round-up: Spain’s Alimentaria food show features dairy products. Fonterra makes news in China, New Zealand. Rabobank says EU production growth dampens dairy's eventual recovery.