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30-Apr-2004
Dairy gains benefit Chr Hansen in Q2
Ongoing growth in cultures sales to the dairy industry and health markets helped the Danish ingredients firm Chr Hansen post a modest rise in revenue for the food ingredients division in the first six months. Organic growth for the group rose 5 per cent with net profit growing to DKK 27 million (€3.63m).
Dairy processors access impact of accession
The accession of ten countries to the EU on May 1 means that export quotas, customs levies and export subsidies will be lifted between existing and new member states. Will this open up opportunities for the dairy sector in the east, or have western companies already got the sector tied up, asks Anthony Fletcher.
29-Apr-2004
Celsis wins back Milk Link contract
Celsis International, a rapid microbial testing company, has won back the contract to test UHT milk produced by British dairy group Milk Link, after losing out to rival Biotrace. The company said that Milk Link's decision reflected Celsis' renewed focus on the dairy industry, writes Danny Vincent.
28-Apr-2004
Parmalat Hungary getting back on track
Parmalat Hungaria, the Hungarian arm of the disgraced Italian dairy group, will receive a HF500m loan from the Hungarian government to help the plant reach a higher level of output and, in turn, clear its debts. The site is currently working at 35 per cent of its capability, but the group said that production is slowly climbing, writes Danny Vincent.
27-Apr-2004
Fresh milk with omega-3 makes debut in Ireland
Europe's first pasteurized milk enriched with omega-3 fatty acids has launched in Ireland, thanks to new technology that allows a fish oil emulsion to be added to milk just before it goes into cartons, writes Dominique Patton.
Dietary calcium, not supplements, cuts kidney stone risk
A high intake of calcium-rich foods may reduce young women's risk of developing kidney stones, report US scientists this week, but taking calcium supplements is unlikely to offer any benefit.
26-Apr-2004
Dean Foods considers Spanish expansion
Dean Foods, the US dairy giant, may be planning a Spanish dairy acquisition. It has been reported that the company is looking to begin production in southern Europe.
Dairy Gold plans restructuring
Dairygold, the troubled UK co-op, plans to make major cut backs in its core dairy division which will result in an estimated 300 job losses. The group said that restructuring an is essential move if it is to avoid making losses in future years.
Calcium - a new tool for obesity?
The Danish Dairy Research Foundation, will present their findings on calcium's affect on body weight in the Annual meeting of th Danish Nutrition Society this month. A substantial amount of research, mainly from the US, has made links between calcium and weight loss - this month's meeting has sparked interest from the dairy industry itself.
23-Apr-2004
WBD continues dairy investment
Wimm-Bill-Dann (WBD), the leading dairy and fruit juice producer in Russia, has announced the completion of its latest stage of its production and moderisation program at Baltic dairy factory OJSC. The group, which has been investing heavily in a so far unsucessful attempt at attracting a western investor, claims that this latest investment has further increased efficiency and sales.
22-Apr-2004
Nestlé 'cautiously optimistic' for 2004
Nestlé, the world's largest food group, has reported underlying growth of 5.1 per cent for the first quarter of 2004, helped by a strong performance from its added value dairy business, where sales were some 7.6 per cent ahead. The results are yet another indication of the value of innovation in the dairy industry, but the company said that it would remain cautious given the uncertain economic conditions, writes Danny Vincent.
China faces fake baby milk scandal
Leading producers of baby food in China are continuing efforts to reassure consumers as the scandal over fake baby food that is said to have killed dozens of babies continues to unfold, reports Simon Pitman and Danny Vincent.
21-Apr-2004
Healthy Belgium proves good launchpad for new probiotic applications
Valio is to launch its probiotic cheese in Belgium, the first country outside its home market, where cheese is a fast-growing new application area for the health-promoting bacteria, writes Dominique Patton.
20-Apr-2004
Yoplait and Tnuva scouting Romanian dairy
French dairy giant Yoplait and its Israeli partner Tnuva are said to be in advanced negotiations to establish a dairy venture in Romania, according to reports.
19-Apr-2004
Added value boost for Danone
Dairy giant Danone posted a sharp increase in like-for-like revenues for the first quarter of 2004, boosted in particular by strong sales of 'healthy' dairy products such as its probiotic range. Like all European dairy companies with activities in the US, Danone was hit by adverse currency movements during the quarter, but its positive underlying performance is a clear indication of the potential of added value products in a competitive market, writes Danny Vincent.
Dairy Partners spreads LatAm footprint
Dairy Partners America, the joint venture between Switzerland's Nestlé group and Fonterra, New Zealand's leading dairy company, has completed the second phase of its roll out, beginning liquid and powdered milk production in Ecuador, Colombia and Trinidad and Tobago.
Dairy diet can aid weight loss - research
A new study from the US has yet again made the link between dairy consumption and weight loss. Dairy products' health benefits have been debated for decades, but this new research is one of the first to suggest that they are better at regulating the metabolism than supplement alternatives.
E.nose helps food industry smell the cost-benefits
An electronic nose could sniff out considerable savings for food manufacturers as researchers use the latest technology for the early detection of 'undesirable off-odours and microbial contaminants' in dairy and bakery products.
15-Apr-2004
Campina acquires Parmalat Thailand
Campina, the international dairy company, is to acquire the Thai dairy activities of disgraced Italian group Parmalat. Campina said that the move was in line with its strategy to exploit the Asian dairy market, and the fallen giant's assets will be the first step towards achieving this goal, writes Danny Vincent.
American Dairy readies for expansion
One of China's leading producers of milk powder and soybean products, American Dairy, has got off to a strong start following its formation in May 2003 and subsequent acquisition of Beibei Foodstuff in November.
14-Apr-2004
Raisio strengthens R&D for new health strategy
Finland's Raisio Group is boosting its R&D capabilities as it seeks to turn itself into a major player in functional and health foods and food diagnostics.
12-Apr-2004
Amersham support added value in dairy
Amersham, an international bioscience company with a background in the pharmaceutical industry, is turning its expertise to the dairy industry. Its separating technique - designed to filter biomolecules from DNA - may be used to finely seperate beneficial ingredients that are currently going to waste, writes Danny Vincent.
Arla Foods plans Caribbean milk production
European dairy giant Arla Foods is considering acquiring a diary plant in the Dominican Republic. The company is thought to want to start production of powdered milk there - Arla currently supplies the Dominican market via exports - as well as beginning UHT milk production, writes Danny Vincent.
08-Apr-2004
Germans warned over use of Parmesan name
The EU Commission has issued a final warning to the German government over the use of the Parmigiano Reggiano name for certain cheese products. German producers have been using the name in spite of EU legislation which restricts the use to cheese made in the Italian region of origin, writes Danny Vincent.
Space, the future for yoghurts
A link up between US space technologists and the leading Swedish-Danish dairy firm Arla Foods could lead to new knowledge about how to provide humans with calcium and yoghurt bacteria.
Vietnamese dairy readies for growth
Vietnam Dairy Products (Vinamilk) has been given approval by Vietnamese authorities to merge with Saigonmilk. Vietnam Dairy Products already holds a 20 per cent stake in the company which manufactures both soy and milk products.
07-Apr-2004
Will accession save Parmalat divisions?
Despite Italian food giant Parmalat's financial crisis, its divisions in both Romania and Hungary continue to operate. Indeed, Parmalat Hungary is expecting that in the run up to accession, production will increase in response to rising demand. Simon Pitman looks at what is in store for the divisions.
Campina targets "on-the-move" consumers
Campina, the international dairy group, is to repackage two of its most popular beverages in PET bottles. The container is supplied by the packaging group Amcor, and the move highlights the potential in targeting 'on-the-move' consumers.
06-Apr-2004
Additives cause concern
According to a new study, consumers in the UK are more concerned about the potential health problems associated with additives in dairy foods than those linked to fats in products such as butter.
05-Apr-2004
Arla Foods UK dairy closure
Arla Foods UK, the company formed by the merger of Express Dairies and Sweden's Arla Foods, will cut nearly 300 jobs at its Bamber Bridge depot near Preston. The company claims that the closure is a move towards rationalising milk production", writes Danny Vincent.
DSM: more accurate antibiotic test
DSM Food Specialties, the leading producer of ingredient solutions, has launched a new scanning kit that it claims can identify the presence of antibiotics in milk more accurately. The product is in line with traditional testing systems but the company claims the results are now easier to recognise.
02-Apr-2004
Parmalat regains control of Brazilian unit
Parmalat, the financially-hit dairy group, has resumed control of its Brazilain unit this week. Last month the group announced that it is to sell around half of its assets as part of its restructuring programme, however, it is unclear what the Italian company has planned for its Brazilian arm, writes Danny Vincent.
Russia gears up to EU dairy exports
The EU has made no secret of the fact that it is now looking into sourcing dairy products from Russia. Simon Pitman spoke to the Russian Ministry of Agriculture to find out about how under-utilisation of production facilities in both sectors could be addressed by increasing exports to the burgeoning EU market.
Arla accused of abusing market position
Arla Foods, the largest company in the Danish milk sector, is to be prosecuted by the Danish Competition Authorities for its abuse of its dominant position in the market place. writes Danny Vincent.
WBD buys up Uzbekistan dairy
Despite recently announcing end-of-year results which were impacted by last year's heavy investment programme, Wimm-Bill-Dann is continuing its aggressive expansion policy with a major investment in an Uzbekistan dairy facility.
Friesland to build Romanian presence
Friesland Romania, a division of Netherlands-based Friesland Coberco Dairy Foods, has made a public offer for a controlling stake in the Romanian dairy group Napolact, in which it already has a 41 per cent stake. The acquisition will give the Dutch company a nationwide presence in Romania - a market with significant growth potential, writes Danny Vincent.
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