Breaking News on Dairy Processing & Markets

Separation system targets whey protein purity

03-Dec-2008 - A new chromatography development used to isolate whey-based proteins like alpha-lactalbumin can ensure higher quality, cost efficient ingredients for dairy formulation, according to its manufacturer.

Tea yoghurt may expand healthy dairy options

03-Dec-2008 - Addition of green and black teas to yoghurt may boost the colour and flavour of the product, without affecting the starter cultures, says a French-Tunisian study.

Yakult prepares for major US probiotics education

28-Nov-2008 - Probiotic firm Yakult is preparing a major new education campaign in the US, which it hopes will help raise consumer awareness of the benefits of probiotics.

Nano group focuses on Wow emulsions

28-Nov-2008 - Leatherhead Food International (LFI) is investigating the potential of novel and emerging technologies for emulsions which could help food manufacturers reduce fat content of products without sacrificing mouth-feel.

Additive boosts green potential of PET, says BioSmart

26-Nov-2008 - A new additive renders polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles biodegradable over time, particularly if they are inadvertently disposed of or littered outdoors, claims the developer.

Study backs dairy recommendations for weight loss

24-Nov-2008 - Cutting out dairy products during a weight loss programme may be misconceived, according to a new study from the US.

Yakult targets military in US expansion efforts

21-Nov-2008 - Leading probiotic group Yakult has pursued an original marketing strategy in an effort to establish its brand in the US by striking an agreement with the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA).

New cultures eye perfect Swiss cheese

20-Nov-2008 - Danisco Cultures has launched a new culture for producing a “more consistent” Swiss cheese and to enable faster processing.

Mouth bacteria boost some flavours: Study

20-Nov-2008 - Bacteria present in the mouth may delay the flavour response for some fruit, vegetables, and wine, according to a new study from Firmenich.

Website aims to solve food labelling confusion

14-Nov-2008 - A new website due to launch in the UK next year aims to reduce consumer confusion over food labelling and ingredients, and enable tailored searching for products that meet specific needs.

News in brief

Whey fortification 2008 conference programme announced

10-Nov-2008 - The full programme has been announced for the two-day Whey Fortification 2008 conference taking place in Amsterdam from 2 to 4 December.

SafePak tops pack life cycle assessment survey, says IDC

10-Nov-2008 - International Dispensing Corporation (IDC) said a life cycle assessment (LCA) of its large-format Multiserve SafePak showed that it expended the less energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than other packaging formats.

Probiotic may prevent respiratory illnesses: study

07-Nov-2008 - The bacterial strain Lactobacillus plantarum 299 may protect intubated, critically-ill patients from pneumonia, suggests a small Swedish study.

New cheese starter culture system cuts production time

06-Nov-2008 - DSM Food Specialties has launched a new starter culture system which it says will help cheese producers in the US speed up production and increase yield.

Plastic could be ‘whey’ more recyclable

31-Oct-2008 - The WHEYLAYER project, lead by German research centre TTZ Bremerhaven, is focusing on developing a whey protein coated film for use with plastics films in food packaging.

Suck it and see: has the probiotic straw arrived?

28-Oct-2008 - The probiotic straw is a concept that has been a long time coming but one which may be about to move from its current niche status into the mainstream, according to Swedish probiotics supplier, BioGaia.

More responsive e-packaging on the horizon

24-Oct-2008 - Printed electronics will provide added value packaging to enable food and drink companies enhance their existing brands with multiple promotion, safety, security and entertainment features, claims a RFID and smart packaging consultant firm.

Enzymes enable greener value-added products, review claims

24-Oct-2008 - Enzyme technology can be a more economical and environmentally friendly way of converting low value agricultural produce and transgenic plants into high-value industrial products like health foods and sweeteners, says a new review.

Friesland Kievit launches creamers with low saturated fat

17-Oct-2008 - Friesland Foods Kievit is launching a new range of savoury creamers based on non-hydrogenated fat (HVO), its first to contain up to 80 per cent less saturated fatty acids than other creamers.

Site upgrade will improve test facilities for processors, says Tetra Pak

17-Oct-2008 - A larger test and assembly facility that can respond quickly to customer demands is the aim of a €15m upgrade to Tetra Pak’s research and development facility in Modena in Italy, the company claims.

Next generation caps will be lighter with pour appeal, says Tetra Pak

14-Oct-2008 - Tetra Pak says it has redeveloped two of its closure types in order to reduce the amount of plastic required in their manufacture, and to enhance their opening and pouring attributes.

DSM targets soft-cheese culture development

10-Oct-2008 - A manufacturer of thermaphilic cultures for cheese production has extended the range’s applications with a new product it claims can improve the cost effectiveness of manufacturing softer products such as camembert and brie.

New process could deliver better milk powders for chocolate

09-Oct-2008 - A new treatment could be on the horizon for dairy processors as German scientists report it leads to better processing behaviour of spray-dried milk powders.

Filling line redesign allows constant feeding, claims firm

07-Oct-2008 - A design enhancement to an existing filling and sealing line means it can accommodate a wider range of ice cream and frozen yoghurt tub formats and sizes, says its UK manufacturer.