We are already seeing signs of the effect of milk shortages with price increases being reported on most cheese products in February. Milk volumes are very weak on the continent with German and French processors reporting reduced intakes.
The cold weather across Europe is hampering usual milk volumes. New Zealand are also exiting from their peak summer season at 75% of their usual volume. Prices have therefore strengthened as the major players are struggling with milk supply while at the same time a resurgent China has picked up it’s taste for dairy again. China’s dairy imports grew by 11% in 2020 and with a population of their size a pick up this big is very significant indeed for the supply-demand fundamentals. The political situation has also changed in USA with the new Biden presidency and this may reverse the damaging tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on EU dairy products. If European sales pick up again in America due to the abolition of tariffs this may put further pressure on prices later in the year.
Catherine’s role is Technical Assistant and she is one of the newer members of the Ingredient Solutions team. Catherine recently graduated in Food Science and Innovation at WIT and is motivated, positive and enjoys working in a team. Catherine says, “I always see the good in every challenge that approaches me as they can lead to opportunities to learn more.” She is looking forward to focusing on the areas that she can control and learning how to perfect them.
Ted is the Factory Manager, he is the man that keeps everything running smoothly, supporting production and technical operations. He ensures that all the machinery within the factory functions at maximum efficiency and is properly maintained.
Suma has worked for Ingredient Solutions for two years as Technical Manager – leading the technical team. Before working for Ingredient Solutions, Suma worked in Asia, the Middle East and Europe and has over twenty years experience in management and leadership in food and other industries.
Pina is our UK Sales Support Administrator and has worked for Ingredient Solutions since 2012. She works alongside Gary Davies and the sales team providing them with sales information and supporting the team especially when they are on the road. Pina works remotely for Ingredient Solutions from her base in Luton in the UK.
Marek is based near Lublin, that’s not a typo we don’t mean Dublin, he’s our man on the ground in Eastern Europe.
