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Risk, rationality and that schizophrenic beast called the food industry
27-Jun-2011 - If the food industry wants journalists and consumers to get real about risk, then it has to get real too.
Increased scale will boost Irish dairy competitiveness, report
24-Jun-2011 - Increasing production scale for Irish dairy farms is key to boosting the global competitive position of the industry, according to a new study by the Irish food authority.
M&A and commodity hikes shake up top-20 dairy list
23-Jun-2011 - Two big acquisitions shook up the annual list of the biggest global dairy companies from Rabobank, and could encourage others to pursue M&A opportunities.
Fonterra faces big challenges ahead in China
22-Jun-2011 - Fonterra may face an uphill struggle in its bid to expand in China despite the promise of significant market growth, according to an Asian food industry analyst.
Dairy prices expected to dip not dive
22-Jun-2011 - Global dairy prices could dip in the coming months as Chinese and Russian demand falls but any downward movement is likely to be limited, according to Rabobank.
Greek yogurt: Beyond the dairy aisle
16-Jun-2011 - There are numerous ways for food manufacturers to take advantage of trendy Greek yogurt, says Sharon Gerdes, a senior account manager at the US Dairy Export Council.
Arla remains bullish about struggling Swedish dairy industry
14-Jun-2011 - Arla Foods is confident that opportunities still exist in the Swedish dairy market despite a slump in milk consumption that led to a financial crisis at rival processor Milko.
“High-quality” protein demand set to boom: Report
09-Jun-2011 - The rise of protein as a nutrient that can assist weight management will drive the quality protein market to new heights, according to a new report.
Agrana opens fruit for dairy plant in Egypt
08-Jun-2011 - After a two month delay, sugar giant Agrana has started production at its new Egypt plant that will supply prepared fruit to dairy companies in the Middle East and North Africa.
Irish dairy study reveals low investment in innovation
08-Jun-2011 - Dairy processing co-ops in Ireland invest less in new product development than their counterparts in other countries, according to a KPMG study.
Pleasure extends dominance of food innovation work in Europe
03-Jun-2011 - Food companies may talk more about R&D work related to health but it is pleasure that has extended its lead at the top of the list of European food innovation trends, according to a new CIAA report.
Omega-3 in food & drink set to ‘boom’, says Packaged Facts
02-Jun-2011 - US retail sales of food and drink products making omega-3 claims shot up 11 percent in 2010 to approach the $4bn mark and are predicted to be worth almost $7bn by 2015, according to new research.
USDA ups forecast for dairy retail prices
27-May-2011 - The USDA has once again increased its yearly forecast for dairy retail prices but economists believe an end to price hikes is in sight.
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IDF reveals details of 2011 World Dairy Summit
25-May-2011 - Sustainability is to take centre stage at the 2011 IDF World Dairy Summit – to be held this year in Parma, Italy, in October.
USDA assesses fallout of earthquake on Japanese dairy
25-May-2011 - Dairy supplies in Japan have largely returned to normal following the disruption caused by the earthquake and tsunami in March but a new USDA report warns that the market remains subdued.
IDF puts the spotlight on potential of niche milks
25-May-2011 - The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is supporting research into camel, buffalo and other unusual dairy products as they slowly eat into the cow-held monopoly of the global market.
Yoplait should focus on international expansion, says analyst
20-May-2011 - General Mills should make expansion into international markets a priority for Yoplait after it gained a controlling stake in the French yoghurt company earlier this week, according to a Euromonitor analyst.
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NZ yogurt poised for collective dairy action
18-May-2011 - New Zealand firm The Collective Dairy is set to launch a new yogurt range in the UK from June 2011
Danone debuts probiotic yoghurt Activia in 69th country: Australia
17-May-2011 - French dairy Danone has built on its 2010 joint venture with Australian co-op Murray Goulburn by belatedly launching its €4bn global selling probiotic yoghurt Activia on the market there.
Where are the multinationals in free-from foods?
12-May-2011 - 'Free from' foods are still a niche sector, but strong growth means multinationals will inevitably get in on the game, says Mintel's Lynn Dornblaser.
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Chilean ice cream market heats up
06-May-2011 - Ice cream sales growth in Chile is expected to beat the 38 per cent increase seen last year, according to a report from the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
Gourmet yogurt firm bids for £2m turnover
05-May-2011 - A New Zealand entrepreneur is building a new factory near Norwich to exploit rising UK demand for gourmet yogurts and reach a £2m turnover within 18 months.
UK milk supply could buck the long term trend and rise again in 2011
29-Apr-2011 - The reversal of the downward trend in UK milk production in 2010 could be more than a just blip, according to a DairyCo analyst.
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Asian demand helps Fonterra hit new export record
27-Apr-2011 - Fonterra has cited strong Asian demand as the key reason for its dairy exports reaching a record high last month.
Arla reviews master plan for super dairy
18-Apr-2011 - Arla Foods says it is 'reviewing its master plan' for a controversial super dairy in Buckinghamshire following objections from local residents, but insists the facility is still on track to open in 2012.
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