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U.S. Dairy Industry News(continued from cover editorial)sobre Calidad de Quesos; Un articulo sobre el queso Gouda de Estados Unidos y su mayor penetración en los mercados internacionales;además de artículos técnicos acerca de la funcionalidad de los ingredientes lácteos y nutrición entre otros.Con la presente edición de USDECNews, queremos notificar a usted estimado lector, que este boletín informativo dejara de circularpor un tiempo aun no determinado, esperando seguir en contacto con usted a través de nuestra pagina de Internetwww.usdec.org, además de por los demás canales de contacto que usted ya conoce. Muchas Gracias!CordialmenteUSDEC MexicoEditorial ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ENGLISHThe Bank of Mexico (Banxico) projects that the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country will grow 2.9% in 2010, according toestimates by analysts from the same government agency. In addition, they expect the Mexican economy to have contracted by7.2% over the full year 2009. Meanwhile, inflation in the country will reach its highest level in at least 2 years with the Mexicangovernment calculating that it will close at 4.5% by the end of 2010.On the other hand, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) anticipates that the Mexican economy will register a growth of 3% during2010.In regards to the Mexican food market, this sector experienced the least amount of decline this year in comparison with otherproduct sectors in the country. Although it is a fact that this year’s economic crisis has strongly affected all sectors, the food sectorreports a fall of approximately 3%, while sectors such as textile, exports and machinery fell 21%, 24% and 36%, respectively.Milk production in Mexico reportedly grew by approximately 2% from January through September 2009, not a sufficient level tosatisfy the annual demand for milk in the country. Nevertheless, Mexican imports of dairy products were 5% lower during themonth of September 2009 compared to September 2008.The United States is currently the main supplier of dairy products into Mexico, providing 65% of the total import volume to satisfythe country’s demand for milk and dairy products.In this edition of USDECNews, you will find interesting reports and articles that include the designation of Hilmar Cheese Co. andHilmar Ingredients as the “2009 Exporter of the Year”, a report on the excellent performance of U.S. cheeses at the World CheeseAwards, an article on U.S. gouda cheese and its increased penetration in international markets, and a review of the specialty functionaldairy ingredients available from U.S. suppliers, among other features.We would like to notify our readers that this is the last issue of our electronic newsletter, USDECNews. However, we will continue toprovide information and updates related to the U.S. dairy industry and U.S.-manufactured dairy ingredients through the officialUSDEC website, www.usdec.org, and through other familiar channels. Many thanks!Cordially,USDEC MexicoUSDEC News is published by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and is designed to provide up to date information about the U.S. dairy industry for thebenefits of our international partners.USDEC was formed by Dairy Management Inc. in 1995 to enhance the U.S. dairy industry’s ability to serve international markets. USDEC is an independentnon-profit membership organization representing dairy processors, exporters, milk producers and industry suppliers.USDEC supports international buyers of dairy products by providing information about U.S. suppliers, their products and capabilities. We bring buyers andsellers together through conferences, trade missions and trade shows. USDEC furnishes application and usage ideas for U.S. dairy ingredients through seminars,one-on-one consultations and technical publications. We assist with foodservice promotions, menu development and education. We also work withlocal authorities to resolve market access issues that ensure reliable delivery for customers and importers. When you work with USDEC and its members, youare partnering with companies that manufacture and export more than 85% of all U.S. dairy products.Copyright © 2009 U.S. Dairy Export Council.2 USDECNews | December 2009
U.S. Dairy Industry NewsHilmar Cheese Co. and Hilmar IngredientsNamed “Exporter of the Year”“Our edible and refined lactose is easilyblended with our whey protein hydrolysatesfor infant formula in marketslike China and India who are experiencingbirth booms,” says Bernard Corkery,general manager, lactose. “Our developmentof high-purity refined edible lactoseand pharmaceutical grade lactosehas also broadened our export possibilitieswith new end uses and new countriesof interest.”Cheese, PleaseIn addition to ingredient sales, HilmarCheese Co. has a growing cheese exportbusiness.Long-time U.S. dairy export pioneerHilmar Cheese Co. and its Hilmar Ingredientsbusiness unit were recognizedby Dairy Foods magazine as the2009 “Exporter of the Year.”The annual award goes to a companythat demonstrates leadership in drivingglobal dairy demand and U.S. dairy exports,commits resources to export marketdevelopment, posts significantexport sales, and makes exports a keypart of its overall growth strategy.Hilmar Ingredients excels on all fronts.“We have a strong willingness andlong-term commitment to serve globalmarkets, and as a result, we devote theresources necessary to this very importantpart of our business,” says KevinVogt, vice president and general managerfor ingredients for the Hilmar, California-basedcompany.Nowhere is that more evident than inthe sharp focus Hilmar Ingredients putson customer service and deliveringproducts suited specifically to clients’functional needs.Customer service and customization “issomething we do everyday,” says Vogt.“We have developed our staff to accommodatethe special needs of internationalmarkets.”Close to the CustomerThe company, which exports to morethan 40 countries, cites the importance ofthe “knowledge value of the interaction,”according to Vogt.“Both sides learn something and the outcomeis an advance in understandingthat moves your thinking forward,whether it’s in new product uses or newappreciation of culture and attitudes.The fundamentals keep us profitable, theinteraction keeps us energized andadroit,” he explains.This leads to the development of productsthat have been specifically tuned forforeign markets, such as Hilmar 8800, analpha-lactalbumin-enriched whey proteinconcentrate (WPC) that suits Asiandemands for specialized nutritionalproducts, like infant formulas and sportsrecovery beverages.Blends of whey proteins and lactosehave also carved a market niche forthemselves.“The Japanese, in particular, have beenimpressed with the consistency andquality of our cheese, and their hungerfor typical American fare provides quitean opportunity,” says Phil Robnett, vicepresident, cheese. Robnett says foodserviceand hospitality buyers have beeneager for applications for “AmericanOriginal” cheeses like monterey jack(plain and with jalapeños) and colby.High Quality StandardsThrough it all, Hilmar Cheese Co. andHilmar Ingredients place a high priorityon mastering the technical requirementsof being a global supplier.“Since we are also dealing with internationalgovernment agencies, it is imperativethat we understand what isrequired in terms of documentation andfood safety precautions,” Vogt says. “Weare serious about serving the internationalmarket and we’re careful to ensureour products adhere to stringentstandards.”Hilmar Cheese Co. and Hilmar Ingredientsfacilities and services are ISO9001:2000 certified. They also followGood Manufacturing Practices and aHazard Analysis Critical Control Pointsprogram at every stage of production.Hilmar’s products are Halal- and Koshercertified,and all products are GMO-freeand conform to European Union standards.Its USP lactose meets additionalquality standards, such as internationalpharmacopoeia requirements.3 USDECNews | December 2009
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