The global pre- and probiotic overview: Europe flatlines; Asia-Americas shine
Mintel
Arla Foods agrees deal to sell Crediton Dairy to former Milk Link chiefs
 |
Arla Foods UK has entered into an agreement with a management buy-out team led by two former Milk Link executives to sell its Devon-based milk drinks business, Crediton Dairy. Related news |
News in brief
- Fonterra recalls cheese slices due to packaging fault
- Glanbia managing director announces plans to resign in 2013
- Glanbia ‘in line’ with full-year expectations after solid US performance
- Biocatalysts introduces fruit firming enzyme
- Synlait Milk reveals plans for share offering to fund Chinese ambitions
Dairy Crest ‘well placed’ for UK growth following St Hubert disposal
Dairy Crest is “well placed” for growth in the UK through internal investment or acquisitions following the 2012 disposal of its French spreads business, St Hubert, according to the company's CEO Mark Allen.
European healthy ageing apathy creates challenges for brands: Fonterra research
Europeans are among the most apathetic people in the world about their health as they age – creating big challenges for manufacturers of healthy foods targeting this growing demographic, suggests new research from Fonterra
Natural & Clean Label Trends 2013: How clean is your label? And can GMOs ever belong in 'natural' products?
Recent data from Symphony Consulting (click here ), shows that while US retail sales of products making ‘natural’ claims still grew in 2012, the pace of that growth slowed noticeably compared with the 2009-11 period.
Global Industry News
That which we call a Coke by any other name would taste as sweet?
Bittersweet Coke taste in Israel as personalized cans stoke controversy from BeverageDaily.com
As the Coke marketing machine rolls out personalized bottles with popular first names worldwide, it risks tarnishing its own by excluding some for fear of offending local ethnic sensibilities.
Concerns raised by salmonella enterica antibiotic resistance from FoodProductionDaily.com
Foodborne sickness salmonella enterica’s growing resistance to drug treatment has been highlighted in a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and supported by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Java Gum pairs caffeine kick with blissful breath from ConfectioneryNews.com
Java Gum, one among many caffeine-added treats showed at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo, promises fresh breath and an energy boost—for adults only.
Spotlight
  FDA urged to 'keep milk milk' and reject flavoured milk sweetener petitionThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has called on the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “keep... |
 Fonterra attempts to pour water on Sri Lankan DCD concernsFonterra has moved to reassure Sri Lankan consumers about the safety of New Zealand milk powder, after... |
 Canada survey: infant foods are BPA freeBisphenol A (BPA) is absent from infant foods and formulae in Canada, according to the results of... |
 Nestlé quashes rumours of Punjab pull-outNestlé India has quashed rumours that it will withdraw from its first dairy unit in the country... |
 MAY 30 2013: STARTS 9AM NEW YORK TIME, 3PM PARISAseptic Technology 2013: Exclusive Online EventOur free online event, Aseptic Technology 2013, brings together leading suppliers, brand owners and specialists including GEA,... |