THE FUTURE OF UHT MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS IN EUROPE

The development of packed milk relative to total milk consumption in Switzerland from 1958-76 is illustrated and the future of the industry in Continental Europe considered. Decrease in milk consumption in both Switzerland and Germany and the limitations of climatic conditions and transport are discussed and the advantages of UHT long-life milk evaluated. The potential in an increasing market for UHT milk products and in aseptic filling machines is assessed. ( Editor's summary ).     

DIETARY MANIPULATION OF THE COMPOSITION AND QUALITY OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS

The role of milk and milk products in the human diet is examined briefly and the possibility discussed of expanding the market for dairy products through the production by natural methods of materials with distinctive characteristics. The scope for modifying milk composition by genetic or physiological means is considered and several well documented examples are given of the manipulation of milk composition by dietary means.     

THE NUTRITIONAL IMPORTANCE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS IN THE NATIONAL DIET

The average consumption of milk and milk products is related to their composition and to the recommended intakes for nutrients, and the nutritional importance of dairy products is considered. The major contribution to the average diet is in the protein, calcium, riboflavin and vitamin A contained in dairy products.     

SUBJECT: RESEARCH IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY-ITS ORGANIZATION AND FUTURE: THE WORK OF THE MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS COMMITTEE OF THE JOINT CONSULTATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN AGRICULTURE AND FOOD

The paper describes the structure of the Joint Consultative Organization set up as a result of the Rothschild proposals to advise on agricultural and food research and development. It describes in more detail the work of the Milk and Milk Products Committee of the Animals Board, and the conclusions it has reached on research and development. Problems of co-operation between industry and research organizations, and the transfer of research findings into industrial use are considered.