Nestlé condensed milk investment will meet export format demands

Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé has completed a €6m investment at its Pontecesures, Spain condensed milk plant in an effort to expand its product and packaging formats portfolio to...

Muddled UK policy on plastic recycling doomed to fail, says PAFA

Packaging players are likely to think twice before engaging with UK authorities again after the Government failed to wait for industry feedback and prematurely rolled out confused and flawed measures...

Fonterra enter agreement to build Netherlands dairy ingredients plant

Dairy giant Fonterra has entered into a “mutually beneficial” agreement that will see it process dairy ingredients in the Netherlands for the first time.

Valio re-enters the baby food market with local milk products

Finnish ingredients and diary giant Valio will re-enter the baby food market with a new range of ready-to-serve baby food.

ASA OKs Yoplait kid's yogurt ‘suck their guts out’ ad

A TV advert for Yoplait Frubes children’s yogurts, which ended with the slogan, “rip their heads off and suck their guts out”, has been cleared by the UK Advertising Standards...

FDA urged to enforce identity standards to prevent dairy product ‘imitation’

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been urged by three members of the US Senate to increase its enforcement of regulations that prevent the “imitation” of standardised dairy...

Pact Group tight-lipped over sell-off rumours

Packaging company Pact Group is mulling over selling a sizeable minority share of its privately held stock, according to media reports.

US raw milk cheese manufacturing safety regulations ‘appear adequate’ - study

Current US regulations governing the manufacture of cheese made using unpasteurised milk “appear adequate” for producing microbiologically safe products, a study has claimed.

Chobani facing lawsuit over ‘evaporated cane juice’ labelling violation

Yogurt manufacturer Chobani Inc. is facing legal action in the US over claims that its use of the term ‘evaporated cane juice’ on its Greek yogurt products violates federal and...

New method to detect vet drugs in infant food bolsters EU zero tolerance approach - research

Spanish researchers said the development of a novel method for detecting minute levels of veterinary drugs in certain baby foods will help reinforce the European Union’s zero-tolerance approach to their...

Europen unveils new European packaging legislation guide

Industry body Europen has released a new guide to European packaging legislation.

FSAI urges broadcasting authority to reassess cheese advertising ban

The Food Safety Authority Ireland (FSAI) has expressed it disappointment in a decision by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland’s (BAI) not to reassess cheese’s status as ‘unsuitable’ for advertising during...

‘Milk crisis’ fuels dairy industry EC antitrust investigations

The dairy sector looks set to remain a “high priority” for competition authorities across Europe as the industry continues to grapple with the current ‘milk crisis’.

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Nestle enter agreement to build Inner Mongolia-based dairy farm

Food and drink giant Nestle has entered into an agreement to build a 2,000-cow dairy farm in north China’s Inner Mongolia region, according to reports from China.

SIG Combibloc develops service to boost sustainability

SIG Combibloc has launched a 3-step service aimed at improving the sustainable practices of food manufacturers.

Arla-Milk Link merger could signal Dairy Crest demise – M&A expert

Arla Food’s proposed merger with UK-based dairy cooperative Milk Link could signal the demise of Dairy Crest, a food sector mergers and acquisitions expert has claimed.

FrieslandCampina ‘regrets’ Balkan dairy acquisition collapse

Royal FreislandCampina (FC) has expressed “regret” following the end of talks surrounding the acquisitions of two Balkan-based dairy producers.

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Creamery taste success with strawberry and balsamic cheesecake ice cream

A Northern Irish dairy business has tasted success after its strawberry and balsamic cheesecake ice cream was recognised by an international awards body.

Parmalat set to re-enter US dairy market after ‘intragroup acquisition’

Parmalat has completed the “intragroup acquisition” of Lactalis American Group Inc. (LAG) – a move that will secure its entry into the US dairy market and strengthen its position in...

Arla Foods announces massive proposed merger with UK Milk Link

Dairy co-operative Arla Foods has announced a proposed merger with Milk Link – a move that will create the UK’s largest dairy industry player.

Nature’s One step-up efforts to cut arsenic levels in baby formula

Organic infant formula manufacturer Nature’s One will step-up its efforts to minimise and eliminate the presence of environmental contaminants such as arsenic in its products.

Cheese intake during pregnancy may reduce childhood tooth decay - study

A high intake of cheese during pregnancy may reduce the risk of dental decay during childhood, a study has revealed.

Shanghai innovation centre will tap into Chinese dairy demands - Fonterra

Dairy giant Fonterra has announced the opening of a new Shanghai-based innovation centre, in its latest effort to tap into Chinese demand for new, innovative dairy products.

Upgrade will enable us to stay ahead of market demand, say Ardagh

Ardagh Group has invested €4m in a food can line in its Ukrainian facility, predicting rapid expansion in the region.

General Mills 2013 focus on ‘still developing’ US yogurt market

Food processing giant General Mills has outlined plans to expand its presence to meet the demands of the “still developing” US yogurt category.

Yoplait processing reverts to France after Glanbia deal

Processing of Yoplait yoghurts for Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland will revert back to France after dairy giant Glanbia’s sale of the franchise back to Yoplait.

Greek yogurt success expanding beyond the refrigerator

Food companies are getting creative with Greek yogurt, expanding it into new categories and formats, as they seek to profit from its meteoric rise.

EU article 13 health claims register

222 EU health claims become law; experts predict “tsunami of cheap innovation”

It’s official. Companies have six months – until December – to comply with the controversial European Union article 13, general function health claims register which today won final approval from...

Wild targets regional tastes with strawberry launch

Manufacturers of fruit gums, milk cream fillings and ice cream can now benefit from a range of natural strawberry flavours that has just been launched by flavours firm Wild in...

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.

Call for HDPE recycling action by EU trade body

All the high-density polyethylene (HDPE) value chain needs to take action to increase recycling rates, according to an EU body representing plastic recyclers.

‘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.

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Vitafoods: EU nutra space wriggles into new health claims clothes

Vitafoods celebrates its 15th birthday next week. It’ll be my 11th consecutive May visit to Geneva for the jamboree and promises to be one of the most intriguing chapters with the (partial...

Carbery explores flavours for ageing consumers

Carbery is exploring the potential of flavours to make protein-fortified products more palatable to ageing consumers, according to head of research and development Aine Hallihan.

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...

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‘Drink milk if you know what’s good for you!’ Vinnie Jones unveiled as new face of UK milk campaign

Footballer turned Hollywood hardman Vinnie Jones has been unveiled as the latest face of the UK ‘Make Mine Milk’ campaign.

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.

Sexier mice eat probiotic yogurt: researcher hints at human implications

The co-author of a research paper that found that mice fed probiotic yogurt displayed 'mouse swagger' and better sexual performance has told DairyReporter.com that the findings were potentially relevant to...

Yoplait agreement will ‘solidify’ Canadian yogurt industry position - Ultima Foods

Ultima Foods has signalled its intention to “solidify” its leadership of the Canadian dairy industry through a double edged agreement that will see it continue to produce Yoplait brand yogurt and launch...

Declining raw milk prices support ‘strong’ Dean Foods Q1 results

US processor Dean Foods has reported 'stronger than forecasted' results for the first quarter of 2012 – citing the declining price of raw milk and solid growth across its segments as defining factors....

Glanbia dismisses Dairy Ireland spin-off ‘speculation’

Demand for whey products underpinned a strong first quarter for Glanbia with analysts hailing an ‘encouraging start’ to the year, but the firm has dismissed talk that it plans to...

Food solution integration costs hit otherwise satisfactory GEA Q1 results

GEA said continuing strong demand for food processing technology meant it was “satisfied” with performance in the first quarter of 2012 even as one-off integration costs for its food solutions...

Nestlé invests in Morocco to boost milk production

Nestlé has announced a multi-million investment plan in Morocco to improve the quality of fresh milk and encourage the development of the dairy industry through the private sector.

Nutrition stars for DSM but profits drop; Raisio records 11% hike

DSM’s nutrition unit performed well with the Martek acquisition helping 13% sales growth, but the polymers and pharma faired worse, leaving the company with 3% overall growth, but a dipped...

US ice cream and frozen dessert market tops $25bn

Sales of ice cream and frozen desserts in the United States were worth $25.1bn last year, according to a new report from Packaged Facts – representing a 2.4% rise over...

Emerging market liquid dairy product demand is big growth opportunity – Tetra Pak

Tetra Pak has pinpointed the dairy industry’s next big growth opportunity – the ever-growing demand for liquid dairy products (LDP) in emerging nations such as India and China.

Cermex expands palletizing ops with Newtec takeover, eyes liquid dairy growth

Cermex has announced the acquisition of a major part of fellow French end-of-line packaging firm Newtec Group as part of a strategy to strengthen its palletizing operations.

Milk giants slash supplier price

Dairy Crest and Robert Wiseman Dairies are cutting the price they pay suppliers for milk, with both citing the current ‘challenging’ market environment.

Food prices down slightly but remain high, reports FAO

Global food prices fell by 1.4% in the last month but seem to have stabilised at a relatively high level, says the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Explosive growth predicted for Indian packaged food sector

The Indian packaged food industry is forecast to see average annual growth of up to 20% that will see it double in value to reach US$30bn by 2015, according to...

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Oystar looks to future with dual-CEOs

Dairy packaging machinery manufacturer Oystar has appointed Markus Ehl and Barry W. Shoulders as Co-CEOs.

Kerry results boosted by recent acquisitions

Kerry Group’s 2011 acquisitions have performed well for the ingredients and flavours giant, boosting its Q1 results despite challenges in trading conditions.

UK dairy co-op buys sports nutrition firm in “added value” move

UK dairy co-operative First Milk has acquired leading UK sports nutrition player, CNP Professional, as it diversifies its operation out of the increasingly margin-pressured traditional  dairy sector.

Bill is ‘crucial’ to Fonterra – Chairman

Fonterra Chairman, Sir Henry van der Heyden, said a Bill currently in the New Zealand parliament was ‘crucial’ to the industry in his opening remarks to the Primary Production Select...