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Danone launches ‘new category’ of yogurt for Spanish market

Danone has launched a “new category” of yogurt to Spanish consumers – offering the experience of eating ice cream with the nutritional benefits of yogurt.

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‘Radical efficiency’ savings could see Arla cut supplier numbers

Arla Foods is taking ‘radical’ cost-cutting steps to keep pace with rivals and told DairyReporter.com that fewer suppliers might have to offer lower prices for packaging and other materials.

Greek yogurt and ‘better-for-you’ products set to drive 2012 US dairy sales

The ever-growing popularity of ‘better-for-you’ organic and functional food is set to drive US dairy sector sales in 2012, according to an industry trends report.

Top 5 US yogurt brands - Chobani wins while Danone, Yoplait brands lose out

US yogurt consumers showed their taste for Greek indulgence in an influential 2012 research poll by Harris Interactive, reporting higher satisfaction levels with major brands such as Chobani and surprise below average scores for products including Dannon Activia.

Dairy processor Murray Goulburn facing union lawsuit over workforce cuts

Australian dairy processor Murray Goulburn Cooperative (MG) is facing legal action over plans to reduce its workforce by over 300 in an effort to reduce costs and improve competitiveness.

Australia approves raw milk cheese sale proposal

Australia looks set to okay the sale of non-pasteurised hard cheeses after food safety authorities approved a proposal to sell raw milk products in the country.

Global Industry News

Kellogg’s revamps brand, but significantly? from BakeryAndSnacks.com

Global cereal giant, Kellogg’s is investing in a ‘significant’ revamp of its 106-year-old brand in a bid to resonate better with today’s tech savvy consumers, but analysts say it won’t be anything significant.

Food-based natural nanoparticle discovery opens debate on safety from FoodQualityNews.com

Indian researchers have discovered carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) in foods such as bread, corn flakes and caramel – increasing the likelihood that consumption of nanoparticles in food is safe.

Emotions hit fever pitch as PepsiCo draws fire for Michael Jordan Gatorade advert from BeverageDaily.com

PepsiCo says it is ‘reviewing’ the Public Health Advocacy Institute’s letter to the US Federal Trade Commission, attacking the firm for claiming that Gatorade helped basketball star Michael Jordan win a key match whilst ill, and asking whether film had been doctored to show him drinking it.