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Chr Hansen adds natural blue to the portfolio
03-Nov-2004 - Danish colours firm Chr Hansen has launched its first natural blue food colour onto the market, targeted at food makers looking for alternatives to the synthetic blues currently used in their food designs, reports Lindsey Partos.
Tetra Pak set to profit from emerging dairy drink market
02-Nov-2004 - Tetra Pak has launched what it describes as a low investment carton packaging solution ideal for manufacturers looking to penetrate lucrative new chilled beverage markets.
Multibene to enter US food market
28-Oct-2004 - An innovative technology that allows for the addition of both plant sterols and minerals to foods has won the backing of leading US food manufacturer General Mills, which has licensed the product for use in a range of foods.
San Miguel relaunches Magnolia ice cream
27-Oct-2004 - San Miguel Corporation has relaunched the Magnolia ice cream brand in the Philippines after a five year absence from the market. The move is seen as part of a bid to fend off stagnant food sales in the domestic market. Simon Pitman.
Butter Buds eyes organic sector
27-Oct-2004 - In line with growing consumer demand for organic products, Butter Buds Food Ingredients has introduced a certified organic line of natural butter, cream and cheese concentrates.
Lurpak enlists help of salt producer to boost flagging sales
21-Oct-2004 - Arla Foods, the Danish-Swedish dairy co-operative, has announced an unexpected trade alliance with a traditional Danish producer of sea salt, in a bid to bolster flagging sales of its Lurpak butter brand. Tom Armitage reports.
Iodine-rich ice cream to hit Russian shelves
20-Oct-2004 - A new ice cream product enriched with iodine is to be launched in the New Year by Russian dairy group MiasoMolTorg JSC, the first product of its kind on the Russian market and the latest to play on the health credentials of dairy products.
Science application to improve dairy herd profitability
07-Oct-2004 - A new scientific test has been developed which aims to give dairy producers foresight into the productivity potential of their herds. The application claims to have no negative effects on fertility rates and will eliminate the lengthy - and potentially costly - wait to see if dairy cattle will produce adequate milk yields. Tom Armitage reports.
New food tester achieves high-speed analysis
07-Oct-2004 - NDC Infrared Engineering has launched an updated version of its at-line analyser Infralab 710, designed to achieve accurate measurement of multi-component food parameters.
Novozymes and Chr Hansen link up for new cheese enzyme project
06-Oct-2004 - Cheese makers could enjoy a rise in yields as Danish enzyme giant Novozymes links up with cultures leader Chr Hansen in a joint project to develop new enzymes for cheese production,writes Lindsey Partos.
Danisco pectin targets soy beverages and drinking yoghurts
01-Oct-2004 - Number two pectin player Danisco rolls out a line extension for new gains from its Grinsted pectin range that targets food and beverage makers looking to spear the growing sports nutrition and functional food markets, reports Lindsey Partos.
Elopak curves up the packaging market
24-Sep-2004 - Leading Norwegian dairy TINE has launched Smak, a range of three lactose-reduced milks, using Elopak's new Pure-Pak Curve cartons with Pure-Cap UE screw caps.
New science to drive whey fractions market
23-Sep-2004 - More science is needed to encourage food and drink makers to invest in new formulations using third generation whey products, finds a new report that suggests more clinical trials and documentation could overcome this barrier to growth, reports Lindsey Partos.
Bravo! consolidates fortified milk range in Masterfoods deal
23-Sep-2004 - Bravo! Foods International, a manufacturer of vitamin-fortified flavoured milks, has signed a licensing agreement with the confectionery and snack food division of Mars, Masterfoods USA, to produce, market and sell three of its fortified milk under Bravo!'s Slammers brand.
Campina conjures up bottle for international drinks expansion
22-Sep-2004 - Campina, the international co-operative dairy company, has revealed how it plans to expand sales of its dairy-based beverages arm - with the introduction of a uniform line of bottle packaging.
Fonterra taps into low-carb diet fad
08-Sep-2004 - Fonterra, New Zealand's multinational dairy co-operative, has jumped on the low-carb bandwagon by launching a strain of milk protein designed to produce new low-carb yoghurt. But is all this hype just another commercial gimmick, or is there genuine substance behind the spin?, asks Tom Armitage.
Chr Hansen developing blood pressure lowering bacteria
06-Sep-2004 - Scientists from Danish company Chr Hansen say they have developed a lactic acid bacteria that may lower blood pressure when added to yoghurt and other foods.
Growth in yoghurt fuels innovative launches
01-Sep-2004 - Yoghurt has long been a favourite food in central and eastern Europe, so it is not surprising to look at the latest launches in the region for that category and find a host of innovative and ground-breaking products focusing on fruited yoghurt.
Epi Ingredients adds yoghurt powders to portfolio
30-Aug-2004 - The continuing popularity of yoghurt - and in particular its health benefits - has led to a raft of new product innovation as companies in market sectors outside the dairy industry seek to capitalise on yoghurt's reputation. And ingredient suppliers have been quick to respond to this demand for both yoghurt taste and functionality.
TIC extends organic range
26-Aug-2004 - With the market for certified organic products continuing to grow, demand for organic hydrocolloids has also expanded - prompting the leading supplier of hydrocolloids to the US food industry to launch an organic version of its guar gum brand.
SIG beverage focus pays dividends
24-Aug-2004 - Swiss processing and packaging equipment provider SIG has reported a significant increase in its net profits for the first half of the year, a result that sees the company pulling itself out of the red. The improvement came despite the fact that net group sales dropped due to competitive nature of the business environment.
Tetra Pak to build worldwide sales for Valio lactose free milk
23-Aug-2004 - Finnish dairy firm Valio has joined up with Tetra Pak to market its production technology for lactose-free milk outside its home market.
USDA opens public debate today on food pyramid
19-Aug-2004 - Today the US government will host a public meeting for feedback on imminent changes to the food guide pyramid while the food industry's largest association continues to say that the 'shape' of the pyramid does not need to change.
Western spreads launched in accession 10
17-Aug-2004 - The market for fats and spreads in eastern Europe is rapidly diversifying, whilst rapidly expanding. Furthermore the latest product launches from the Mintel databases in this segment indicate that functionality is becoming increasingly important.
GRAS for olive juice supplement
16-Aug-2004 - California-based CreAgri has had its olive oil antioxidant supplement recognised as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS).
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