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30-Jun-2011
EFSA HEALTH CLAIM OPINIONS - ARTICLE 13, BATCH 5 (Complete)
EFSA publishes article 13, batch 5 – winners and losers
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) this morning published 536 health claims in 73 opinions in the fifth batch of general function claims.
Glanbia sticks to profit target despite one-off charge
Glanbia has incurred an €8m exceptional charge from its struggling consumer products business in Ireland but remains on track to achieve double digit earnings growth for 2011.
Pre- and probiotic academics demand ‘clear roadmap’ for claims
The Board of Directors of the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) has published an open letter in the British Journal of Nutrition demanding pre-submission meetings with EFSA...
29-Jun-2011
Major ice cream players could threaten innovation, Key Note
The dominance of R&R Ice Cream and Unilever in the ice cream market looks set to continue and could threaten innovation, especially amongst new enterprises, according to a new report...
Special edition: Dry decontamination technology
Krones develops second ever fully dry aseptic machine
Krones has launched its second ever fully dry aseptic machine as pressure to reduce water use drives interest in dry sterilization.
Special Edition: Dry Decontamination Technology
Ebeam - is the lack of 'plug and play' and food industry naivety holding it back?
Electron beam decontamination of food is a technology waiting in the wings; a leading researcher claims it can be the ultimate defence in terms of food safety but its potential...
Nutricia lightly spanked over infant formula marketing
TV and direct mail adverts for a follow-on milk made by Danone-owned infant formula maker Nutricia have been deemed misleading by the UK advertising watchdog, although parts of the 2009...
Wiseman’s £1.3m investment will cut gas use 50pc
Robert Wiseman Dairies is pumping £1.3m into one of its largest dairies, with an aim of cutting gas use at the facility by around 50 per cent.
News in brief
IDFA runs food safety training to help dairy processors with new US regulations
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is running pathogen control training workshops to help dairy processors comply with the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Processors attack fixed price amendment to EU dairy package
An amendment to EU dairy rule proposals requiring that prices be fixed for no less than a year will weaken the EU dairy industry, claims the European Dairy Association (EDA).
28-Jun-2011
Highest-dose calcium milk launched in Israel
Israeli dairy Tnuva has launched a calcium and vitamin D-fortified milk targeting children’s bone health.
Chinese dairy standards under fire
A top local dairy industry official has called China's dairy standards the loosest in the world, triggering a fresh controversy on the issue.
SPECIAL EDITION: DRY DECONTAMINATION TECHNOLOGY
E.coli crisis could prompt interest in irradiation for salads, IAEA
The recent E.coli outbreak is likely to renew interest in the irradiation of salads, although it is too early to tell if it will lead to generic approval across the...
27-Jun-2011
Comment
Risk, rationality and that schizophrenic beast called the food industry
If the food industry wants journalists and consumers to get real about risk, then it has to get real too.
24-Jun-2011
Fonterra reports China milestone, looks to India
New Zealand-based dairy giant Fonterra is now looking at expansion in India after a successful foray in China, including a recent bumper bond listing in Shanghai.
Increased scale will boost Irish dairy competitiveness, report
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.
SPECIAL EDITION: DRY DECONTAMINATION TECHNOLOGY
Pulsed light poised for wider industry adoption
Take up of pulsed light (PL) as a decontamination technique is set to take off over the next few years as food companies increasingly realise its safety, cost and environmental...
23-Jun-2011
M&A and commodity hikes shake up top-20 dairy list
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.
National Starch develops ingredient for no-strain Greek yogurt
Corn Products’ National Starch introduced a new tapioca starch ingredient at the IFT expo in New Orleans last week for making thick, creamy, Greek-style yogurt without the need for straining.
Loseley Dairy Ice Cream assets sold to US firm
The plant and machinery belonging to Welsh firm Loseley Dairy Ice Cream has been sold to an undisclosed US company, FoodManufacture.co.uk has learnt.
22-Jun-2011
Fonterra faces big challenges ahead in China
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
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.
Dairy industry takes joined up approach to health research
Against the backdrop of a difficult financial climate and more stringent health claims regulation, the dairy industry is taking a coordinated approach to nutrition and health research with the formation...
21-Jun-2011
Yogurt may boost immune function in at-risk populations
Daily consumption of yogurt may boost the immune function in people with weakened defense systems, suggests a new study from Spain.
News in brief
Beneo hikes up prices of Isomalt by 20 per cent
Ingredient supplier, Beneo, has announced a 20 per cent hike in the price of its sweetener Isomalt, citing rising inflation rates and the need to secure a flexible supply chain.
20-Jun-2011
EFSA rejects Danone and Yakult probiotic appeals
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) health claims panel says there are no grounds for alteration of its rejection last year of probiotic health claim dossiers submitted by Danone and...
17-Jun-2011
Cartons are winning the battle for the Chinese milk market
Rapid growth in the Chinese milk market is good news for carton pack makers as they see their dominance of the sector increase, according to Euromonitor.
‘Game changing’ web-based cold chain monitoring system launched
A new web-based cold chain service allows companies to easily and cheaply monitor the temperature of their products as they move from the food processor to supermarket shelves, said the...
News in brief
Bond issue reveals Fonterra’s Chinese expansion plans
Fonterra has signaled its intention to invest further in the Chinese dairy market with its first bond issue denominated in Chinese renminbi.
Lactalis almost certain to secure Parmalat (and the price is right), says analyst
EU approval almost seals the Lactalis acquisition of Parmalat, according to an Italian analyst, who described the bid price as “fair”.
16-Jun-2011
Greek yogurt: Beyond the dairy aisle
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.
Glanbia develops protein ingredient for creamier frozen yogurt
Glanbia Nutritionals has expanded its OptiSol clean label ingredient range with a new high protein dairy concentrate for creamier fortified frozen yogurts and desserts.
15-Jun-2011
SPECIAL EDITION: FUNCTIONAL FOOD TRENDS
Heart health dairy suffers high product failure rate
Yoghurts and milks made with heart health ingredients are filling up chilled cabinets but high launch numbers are failing to translate into healthy sales growth, according to Leatherhead.
News in brief
EC gives Lactalis the go-ahead for Parmalat acquisition
The European Commission has approved the proposed €3.4bn takeover of Parmalat by Lactalis.
14-Jun-2011
Arla remains bullish about struggling Swedish dairy industry
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.
Whey protein may aid low-fat yoghurt formulation: Study
The addition of whey protein may boost the textural properties of low-fat yoghurt to levels comparable with its full-fat counterpart, according to new research.
New microbial enzymes aim to plug animal-free Italian cheese gap
Biocatalysts has launched a new range of microbial enzymes to produce Italian style cheese for processing applications without resorting to animal-derived products.
10-Jun-2011
New natural alternative preservative for cottage cheese
A new cottage cheese preservative from Danisco offers manufacturers a natural alternative to its chemical predecessor, says the firm.
Fish enzymes show potential to boost dairy flavors: Study
Enzymes from salmon and hoki may enhance the flavor profile of dairy products, like specialty cheeses, suggests a study from Canada and New Zealand.
Arla looks to merge with distressed Swedish dairy
A slump in milk demand in Sweden at the beginning of the year has prompted distressed Swedish dairy co-op Milko to turn to Arla to take on its farmers.
09-Jun-2011
“High-quality” protein demand set to boom: Report
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.
BRIC nations to lead folding carton growth - report
The BRIC economies of Brazil, Russia, China and India will offer highest growth opportunities for folding cartons at almost 8 per cent annually until 2016, according to new industry research.
08-Jun-2011
Ice cream ingredient enhances creaminess with less fat, says Tate & Lyle
A new ice cream ingredient can reduce fat content by 20 per cent whilst enhancing the product’s creaminess and reducing costs, according to the manufacturer Tate & Lyle.
News in brief
DuPont takeover prompts resignation of Danisco top brass
Danisco chief executive officer Tom Knutzen and chief financial officer Soren Bjerre-Nielsen have resigned their posts in the wake of DuPont’s €4.44bn takeover that was finalised last month.
Agrana opens fruit for dairy plant in Egypt
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...
Stora Enso hails packaging step change as plans for pre-commercial nano-plant unveiled
Stora Enso has unveiled plans to build a pre-commercial plant to produce ground-breaking nano-packaging material that will allow it to radically lightweight its paper and board.
Irish dairy study reveals low investment in innovation
Dairy processing co-ops in Ireland invest less in new product development than their counterparts in other countries, according to a KPMG study.
Low-fat chocolate milk can boost aerobic fitness, research
Consumption of low-fat chocolate milk is beneficial to muscle recovery and exercise performance, claims two recent studies.
07-Jun-2011
News in brief
New processing line to help Arla meet 2015 whey goal
Arla Foods Ingredients is having a new powder processing line installed in Denmark as the Danish supplier works to double its sales of powdered whey protein by 2015.
Dairy and beverage UV sterilisation firm aims for NASDAQ listing
UV sterilisation specialist SurePure is turning to the US capital markets to fuel its growth ambitions, having gained the support of SAB South Africa earlier this year.
03-Jun-2011
Study flags up need for process analytics in cheese making
A new Irish study evaluating the effects of milk composition has shown up the need for increased automation and control to ensure greater efficiency in industrial cheese making, according to...
Pleasure extends dominance of food innovation work in Europe
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...
Elopak opens billion carton factory in Russia
Elopak is opening a major new factory in Saint Petersburg to pursue carton packaging customers in juice and dairy - two industries experiencing very different growth trends in Russia.
02-Jun-2011
Omega-3 in food & drink set to ‘boom’, says Packaged Facts
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...
01-Jun-2011
China-Biotics is ‘junk stock’, says China Economic Review
Allegations of financial impropriety against China-Biotics are growing louder with respected investment publications coming down against the company for massaging its financial figures to overstate revenues.
Testing and lab work can help green the dairy industry, IDF
Testing and laboratory initiatives can significantly advance the cause of sustainability in the dairy sector, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) has concluded following an event it held last week.
News in brief
Fonterra joins exclusive world customs advisory group
Fonterra has been given a seat on an exclusive world trade advisory group which, the co-operative says, will allow it to aid the “smooth the flow” of New Zealand imports...
New artisan ice cream emulsifier boosts quality without heat, Danisco
A new emulsifier/stabilizer can boost the quality and enhance the storage stability of artisan ice cream without requiring further processing, such as heating and homogenisation, according to Danisco.
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