New Zealand is the second biggest dairy producing region accounting for 30% of all global exports. The NZ region was down around 4% this year which also had a very significant impact on global markets as they are the key supplier to Asia. As China is the biggest dairy importer in the world accounting for around one fifth of all imports any supply issues in NZ will reverberate around the world driving up prices. NZ had similar issues to deal with including labour shortages and environmental challenges but they also had very adverse weather conditions to deal with which compounded the pain.
The only one of the ‘big five’ dairy exporting regions in the world that saw a surplus in milk supply was Argentina which saw a 0.6% increase in milk volumes compared to last year. However Argentina only accounts for 4% of all global exports so the effect on the market won’t be as significant. It might be a while before another cow is milked in Argentina again after their recent World Cup win prompted wild street parties for the ages!
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.
