A few weeks ago Americans learned that yes, we are in a recession, and in fact, it began at the end of 2007. Little surprise there for the business community and consumers alike.
In News and Trends this month you will find a story about four substantial dairy companies from different parts of the world coming together as the Global Dairy Platform. In cooperation with the International Dairy Federation, the new alliance was formed to promote dairy globally, and to form a defense against milk’s critics.
McDonald's Corp. announced in October that it plans to provide nutrition information on the individual packages of each and every item that it sells at its restaurants. McDonald's said it hoped to have the labeled packaging in 20,000 of its 30,000 fast food restaurants worldwide by the end of 2006.
This time of year is typically filled with tradition. One tradition I started two years ago after becoming Dairy Foods' publisher is to fill the January editorial page with my thoughts and reflections on our magazine and the industry we cover.
The warm receptions I've received are a reflection of your approach and desire to grow your business one relationship at a time. I've enjoyed learning about the visions you have for the future of the dairy industry and the goals of your organizations.
