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Miami Herald
11-07-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Shelter dog ‘almost didn't make it.' She got better — then came ‘happy tears'
A shelter dog who 'almost didn't make it' got better — then came more good news. Nearly one year after Arla the dog received a 'life-saving' blood transfusion, she has been adopted in Florida. 'When her adoption day finally came after more than 300 days in our care, it was exciting but emotional,' Shelby Hicks, public relations and community engagement coordinator for an animal shelter, told McClatchy News in a July 9 email. 'There were definitely a few happy tears from the team who had been cheering and caring for her for so long.' The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Brevard celebrated the emotional adoption after a journey that started in September. Arla was found as a 'stray with infected wounds' before being transferred to the shelter, McClatchy News previously reported. 'When she came to our facility, her wounds had healed and she seemed like just a scared little girl,' the SPCA wrote Sept. 21 in a Facebook post. 'However, after a few days with us it became apparent something else was going on. She became so weak that she would fall over.' It turns out, Arla had Babesia gibsoni, a parasite that can cause anemia. As the shelter waited for medication, a heroic pup stepped in. Rhonda, another adoptable dog, donated blood to save Arla's life, according to the SPCA. The sick dog got better, and she became known for being loyal and shy. Eventually, she had spent more time at the shelter than any other animal. 'Arla was fearful when she first arrived, and it took time for her to open up even with our staff,' Hicks wrote. 'Meeting new people was especially hard for her.' As Arla waited for a dog-free home, she became less timid and stopped tucking her tail between her legs. Then came the good news that she was adopted. 'This sweet girl stole the hearts of our team with her resilience, love of snuggles, and her journey learning to trust again,' the shelter wrote July 8 on Facebook. 'While she waited patiently for a family to call her own, we always knew someone out there would see just how special she is.' As of July 11, the dog who saved Arla's life is now the shelter's longest resident. Rhonda, who was rescued from dog fighting, is known for her energy and resilience, McClatchy News reported. The SPCA is in Titusville, a roughly 40-mile drive east from Orlando.
Campaign ME
24-06-2025
- Business
- Campaign ME
FP7 McCann makes the UAE proud, brings home seven Cannes Lions trophies
At the 72nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, FP7 McCann won seven highly coveted Cannes Lions, including 1 Gold Lion, 1 Silver Lion and 5 Bronze Lions, emerging as one of the most awarded agencies in the MENA region and the agency with the most wins in the UAE. The recognition spans work done effectively for global and regional brands including Arla, McDonald's, Waterstones UK, and the Testicular Cancer Society. Tarek Miknas, CEO of FP7 McCann MENAT, said, 'We're proud to represent the MENAT region at Cannes Lions with work that speaks to local truths and resonates globally. Winning across some of the world's most reputed and respected brands, from Arla and McDonald's to Waterstones and the Testicular Cancer Society, is proof that enduring partnerships and client trust are the true drivers of powerful creativity.' Miknas added, 'We're showing up with ideas that are locally born but globally relevant, and that only happens through resilient teams, strong partnerships, and a shared belief that creativity can drive a real impact. Congratulations to all the winners this year, we're honoured to be in such great company.' The agency's standout win came with one Gold Lion in Sustainable Development Goals for Recipe for Change, a purpose-led campaign for Arla Foods that addressed food insecurity in Lebanon. The campaign transformed traditional home-cooked recipes into a scalable, community-first restaurant model, generating sustainable income and renewed purpose for local mothers. Recipe for Change also secured a Silver Lion in Brand Experience & Activation and a Bronze Lion in Creative B2B, delivered in partnership with MCN sister agencies Current Global MENAT and Craft. The agency's creative work was further recognised with five Bronze Lions across multiple categories and client collaborations. This included: One Bronze Lion in PR for Sponsored Balls, a campaign developed with the Testicular Cancer Society & Club Deportivo Leganés. for Sponsored Balls, a campaign developed with the Two Bronze Lions in Digital Craft and Film for Read Better, created in collaboration with McCann Bristol and UM Central for Waterstones UK. for Read Better, created in collaboration with and for One Bronze in Outdoor for Not for First Dates, for McDonald's UAE, in partnership with MCN PR and media agencies: Weber Shandwick MENAT, UM, and Craft. Federico Fanti, Regional Chief Creative Officer, FP7McCann MENAT, said, 'To see the MENAT region represented with such strength and purpose on the global stage is something to celebrate. Across four awarded campaigns globally, each backed by some of the world's most trusted and future-facing brands including McDonald's, Arla, Waterstones UK and Testicular Cancer Society, we set out to create work that was powerful in its simplicity.' Fanti added, 'Each idea tackled a real issue, from food insecurity and digital behaviour to finding cheekier ways to talk about men's health and did so with honesty and clarity. I'm incredibly proud of our teams, and deeply grateful to our clients who trusted and believed in our work from day one.' In addition to its Lion wins, FP7 McCann also contributed to 5 global wins, including a prestigious Titanium shortlist for Life Donor Card – MRM Germany that reimagines organ donation awareness in real-life moments. The agency also contributed to the Public Money ATM campaign with McCann Poland, further demonstrating the agency's role in shaping ideas that go beyond borders. Nayaab Rais, Executive Creative Director, FP7McCann Dubai said, 'Seven Lions, four campaigns, one underlying belief: that great ideas start with a truth well told. Whether we're talking tabbouleh or testicles, we're always finding bold, unexpected ways to express truths in a way people can feel.' 'The goal isn't just to be clever or different, but to be authentic and culturally relevant, whether that's through mischief or meaning,' Rais concluded.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Germany's DMK dairy giant clears first hurdle in Arla merger plan
Germany's DMK Group and the Danish-Swedish giant Arla Foods have cleared the first hurdle on their way to becoming Europe's largest dairy co-operative. Farmers from both organizations agreed to a planned merger with large majorities at separate meetings, the companies announced on Wednesday. At DMK, more than 200 dairy farmers met in the northern German city of Hanover to vote on the merger plans, which were announced in April. The EU's competition authority must now give its approval, a process that could take until next March, DMK said. Until then, the two organizations will continue to operate separately. According to a DMK spokeswoman, the merger would bring together more than 12,000 farmers in a joint co-operative, to be named Arla. This would include around 4,600 farmers from DMK in Germany and the Netherlands, and some 7,600 from Arla in Denmark, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. DMK has its headquarters in Zeven in the northern German state of Lower Saxony, while its administration is based in Bremen. Arla is based in the Danish town of Viby, which is also set to be the future headquarters of the merged company. Together, the two co-operatives have an annual turnover of almost €19 billion ($22 billion) and around 28,700 employees. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Arla Foods to kick off skyr production in Sweden
Arla Foods is kicking off skyr production in Sweden for the first time with a €34.5m ($39.3m) investment in its existing dairy facility in Jönköping. Arla will establish a skyr production line at the plant in the city of Jönköping, Småland province, to meet 'the growing demand for skyr' in Sweden, the dairy cooperative said in a statement today (5 June). The site will mainly focus on supplying the local market in Sweden, primarily producing 1kg "buckets" of skyr, alongside other formats. Arla said the new production line is expected to become operational in the first quarter of 2028. A spokesperson for Arla told Just Food that the co-op had previously only been producing skyr at its Hobro dairy in Denmark, along with its Upahl site in Germany and the Sipoo facility in Finland. Supply chain executive vice-president David Boulanger said in the statement: 'Consumer demand for skyr is high and growing, our Swedish cooperative members are dedicated to producing with a lower climate footprint, and Arla has particular expertise in transforming their milk into protein-rich and tasty skyr products. 'With this investment, we secure future growth in the category.' The Jönköping dairy currently produces more than 280 products, including yoghurt, sour cream, crème fraîche, and various lactose-free and organic items. It is Sweden's 'largest specialist dairy' and has approximately 290 employees. Boulanger added: 'We are now placing the investment in Linköping due to the availability of milk and the existing infrastructure at the dairy – but also to meet Swedish demand and create a strong production network for skyr, spread across several markets in Europe.' While no immediate job creation is expected from the investment, Arla's spokesperson said it could help secure employment at the site in the longer term, declining to disclose the initial production capacity of skyr at Linköping. In April, Arla Foods announced plans to merge with German dairy cooperative DMK Group, forming an entity of more than 12,000 farmers across seven countries. The pair said in a joint statement that the deal would create 'the largest dairy cooperative in Europe', with members in Denmark, Sweden, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. However, in February Arla Foods forecast a decline in a closely-watched volume metric after a year of growth. The co-op projected revenue would range between €14.5bn and €15.3bn in 2025, 'driven by the high dairy price level'. The Lurpak owner said those prices and 'consumer uncertainty' are expected to put pressure on its branded, volume-driven, revenue growth. Arla projected that metric would be down 1-2%, although the group underlined it is 'subject to the balance of supply and demand dynamics throughout the year'. "Arla Foods to kick off skyr production in Sweden" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Scoop
05-06-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Dairy Industry Greenwashing Under Fire As Lawsuits Go Global
Press Release – Greenpeace Greenpeace Denmark has this week filed a formal complaint against Arla – Europes largest dairy producer – accusing it of 'systematic greenwashing.' The world's biggest dairy companies are facing a growing wave of legal action over misleading claims. Greenpeace Denmark has this week filed a formal complaint against Arla – Europe's largest dairy producer – accusing it of 'systematic greenwashing.' The case follows a similar lawsuit by Greenpeace Aotearoa against Fonterra, the world's largest dairy exporter, over false claims on Anchor-brand butter packaging. 'This is part of a global trend targeting greenwashing in the intensive livestock sector,' said Amanda Larsson, spokesperson for Greenpeace Aotearoa. 'Companies like Arla and Fonterra market themselves as climate leaders, while hiding highly polluting practices and lobbying against environmental protections.' Greenpeace Denmark has submitted a formal complaint to the Danish Business Authority – the regulatory body in Arla's home country – backed by extensive documentation showing that the dairy giant has significantly overstated its CO reductions. Arla claims to have cut supply chain greenhouse gas emissions by 13 per cent since 2015. However, according to the complaint, nearly half of that reduction occurred suddenly in 2016 when the company changed its calculation methodology without adjusting the baseline accordingly. Greenpeace Denmark argues that this methodological shift not only misleads consumers but also breaches financial reporting laws in both Denmark and Sweden. Arla's emissions reporting was previously criticised by Swedish media in 2022, after which the company pledged to review this issue. Yet two years later, Greenpeace Denmark has found that Arla's 2024 annual report still relies on the misleading baseline to present its emissions reductions. Greenpeace Sweden has also lodged two formal complaints against Arla. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, Greenpeace is suing Fonterra for promoting its butter as '100% New Zealand grass-fed,' despite allowing up to 20% of cows' diets to include imported palm kernel – a product linked to deforestation. 'We think shoppers would be shocked to know that the block of 'grass-fed' butter they pick up at the supermarket could actually be linked to the destruction of orangutan habitats,' says Larsson. 'Misleading claims like this are a real punch in the guts to people who are trying hard to do their part by shopping ethically – it's time for dairy giants like Fonterra and Arla to face the consequences.' These actions mark an escalation in global legal efforts to hold the livestock industry accountable. Last year, Danish Crown was found guilty of misleading pork ads, while a case against meat giant JBS in New York was dismissed. Still, the trend is clear: Big Dairy and Big Meat are under increasing scrutiny for false climate and environmental claims.
