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31-Jul-2012
US academic urges Dean Foods to remove omega-3 DHA reference
A US academic has called on Dean Foods to remove a reference to research she conducted on the intake of omega-3 fatty acids from cartons of its DHA-enriched milk range.
30-Jul-2012
Dairy Crest praised for ‘Churchillian’ milk price cut delay
Dairy Crest has been praised for its “Churchillian” decision to defer its planned raw milk price reduction while it continues talks with protesting farmers.
27-Jul-2012
Arla and Dairy Crest call off planned milk price reductions
UK milk processors Arla and Dairy Crest have called off planned reductions in the price they pay to dairy farmers for milk after a week of pressure from protestors.
Danone records sales growth despite European demand deterioration
Danone has warned of continued “rapid deteriation” in consumer demand in Southern Europe, despite reporting global sales growth of 5.9% for H1 2012.
26-Jul-2012
Doctors committee urges USDA to remove dairy milk from school menus
A controversial committee of doctors has petitioned the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to remove dairy milk from school menus, calling it an “ineffective placebo.”
Dairy stalls India-NZ Free Trade talks
Free trade discussions between India and New Zealand have hit an obstacle with the former refusing any concrete move to open its dairy sector to the Kiwis.
Glanbia builds US beverage expertise to ride whey protein wave
Glanbia has acquired US beverage manufacturer and co-packer Aseptic Solutions (ASI) for $60m, and told BeverageDaily.com the move would strengthen its hand in the growing whey protein segment.
25-Jul-2012
US urged Vietnam to reconsider infant formula advertising ban
The US government attempted to interfere with Vietnamese legislation relating to infant formula advertising, a letter has revealed.
24-Jul-2012
Fonterra welcomes NZ Dairy Industry Restructuring Act amendment
New Zealand's parliament has voted in favour of an amendment to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA) – effectively giving Fonterra’s Trading Among Farmers (TAF) scheme the go-ahead
Campaign will continue despite producer-processor agreement – Farmers for Action
Farmers For Action (FFA) has heralded a draft agreement between the farmers and processors as a “step in the right direction” but has vowed to continue its campaign against retailers...
23-Jul-2012
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Aflatoxin-tainted infant formula recalled in China
Chinese dairy processor Hunan Ava Dairy Co is recalling five batches of infant formula after a local government study found high levels of cancer-causing aflatoxins.
UAE dairy firm expecting Ramadan sales explosion
Dairy processors in the Islamic world are preparing themselves for the annual Ramadan-driven sales explosion, as Muslims stock-up daily on fresh foods including dairy.
20-Jul-2012
Soy survey: 77% approve; 2% don’t
A Solae-sponsored survey has found 77% of people rate soy to be good or excellent while only 2% said they had a negative perception of the bean and its extracts,...
Arla and Robert Wiseman plants targeted by milk farmer price protests
Hundreds of British milk farmers picketed outside Arla and Robert Wiseman Dairy plants last night, protesting over plans to cut the price paid to suppliers for raw milk.
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Land O’Lakes gets green light for dairy desserts acquisition
The US Federal Trade Commission has cleared Land O’Lakes' acquisition of chilled dairy desserts manufacturer Kozy Shack.
19-Jul-2012
No need to cry over spoiled milk… pasteurisation-resistant bacteria identified
US researchers have identified a heat treatment-resistant spoilage-causing microbe in fluid milk - knowledge they hope can be used to extend the shelf life of dairy products.
Fonterra slides to fourth in world dairy rankings as Lactalis closes in on Danone
Fonterra has slid to fourth in the world dairy rankings, after being pipped to third place by French dairy group Lactalis, Rabobank has reported.
18-Jul-2012
Tight chia supply? Not us, says Australia’s Chia Co., as it continues global expansion
The much touted tightness in the chia supply is not being experienced by all suppliers, with Australia’s The Chia Company extending its growing area 100% year-on-year to satisfy demand.
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Danone Greek yogurt honoured at Canadian retail awards
Danone’s Oikos Greek yogurt has been named Canada’s ‘Best New Dairy Product’, just months after its launch in the country.
Casein measuring software offers cheese processing quality boost - developer
Software that enables processed cheese manufacturers to measure, rather than predict the functional protein content of cheese will improve product quality and reduce costs, its developer has claimed.
US infant formula makers refuse to back BPA ban petition as decision edges closer
The International Formula Council (IFC) has refused to support the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-lodged petition that could see bisphenol A (BPA) banned in infant formula packaging in the...
17-Jul-2012
Human lactoferrin safety backed in study
Human lactoferrin derived from genetically modified cows’ milk is safe, according to data from a randomised, cross-over double blind, placebo-controlled study sponsored by the Dutch Food and Nutrition Delta.
Dairy Crest in line to meet full year expectations after strong start - analysts
Dairy Crest is in line to meet is full year expectations, after increased sales and a fall in price paid for fuel and plastic helped drive the firm’s return to...
Finnish study touts xylans as starch replacer in future bioplastics
A new Finnish study suggests that xylans and mannans, plant cell wall polysaccharides derived from agricultural and forestry sidestreams, could replace starch as a base material for biodegradable packaging.
16-Jul-2012
Relaxation of Chinese one child policy boosts NZ dairy sector
The Chinese year of the dragon is shaping up as a boon for the New Zealand dairy industry in China, the head of a growing NZ-based infant formula company has...
Cheese packaging innovations ‘squeezed out’ by retailers – marketing expert
Packaging innovation has been “squeezed out” of the cheese manufacturing sector by retailers dictating the size and format of the products on their shelves, a cheese marketing expert has claimed.
13-Jul-2012
Asia-Pacific to overtake Western Europe in natural flavours
Sales of natural flavours in Western Europe are set to be overtaken by sales in the Asia-Pacific market within the next three years, according to market research firm RTS.
Global Alliance for Probiotics takes new tack to win first EU health claim
The Global Alliance for Probiotics (GAP) that includes Chr Hansen, DuPont-Danisco, Yakult, Valio and Danone, is working with academics and experts with a view to producing systematic reviews of “clusters...
Probiotic cheese provides immuno-support after exercise: rat study
Researchers have found probiotic cheese may be a viable alternative to enhance the immune system and prevent infection after physical overexertion.
Larger dairy herds will cut Chinese food safety scandals – expert
An explosion in Chinese demand for dairy products in the middle of the last decade led to milk supply shortages that drove suppliers to practices such as diluting milk and...
12-Jul-2012
Yogurt expertise and US consumer knowledge will differentiate us – Müller Quaker Dairy
Müller Quaker Dairy believes tapping into Müller’s yogurt manufacturing expertise and PepsiCo’s strong American legacy will differentiate it from other brands in the expanding US dairy market....
Bright young things in Brazil spell bright prospects for SIG Combibloc
SIG Combibloc has highlighted the strong growth potential of RTD coffee drinks in Brazil as it launches 250ml cartons there for the first time, with demand led by a 'dynamic,...
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Coca-Cola owned juice firm given Mexican dairy acquisition approval
Mexican competition authorities have given the go ahead for Coca-Cola-owned juice maker, Jugos del Valle, to acquire Mexican dairy firm, Santa Clara.
Cargill launches certified chocolate range for small users
Cargill has certified its Off the Shelf Chocolate range to bring ethical cocoa to smaller users as demand for sustainable products booms.
Mead Johnson loses certification scrap in India
Infant nutrition giant Mead Johnson has lost a legal battle over formula labelling in India.
11-Jul-2012
Land O’Lakes enters Kozy Shack chilled dairy desserts acquisition agreement
US dairy giant Land O’Lakes has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based chilled dairy desserts manufacturer Kozy Shack Enterprises.
DuPont launches taste and texture dairy concepts
DuPont Nutrition & Health has launched the second in the series of ‘Do more with Dairy’ campaigns focusing on taste and texture.
China apologises after ‘invalid’ Mead Johnson formula safety reports
Chinese authorities have issued an apology to Mead Johnson Nutrition, admitting that media reports questioning the safety of its infant formula were based on invalid test results.
Irish Dairy Board boosts UK ingredients position through acquisition
The Irish Dairy Board (IDB) has acquired UK-based cheese ingredients firm The Cheese Warehouse - strengthening its position in the country’s ingredients sector.
10-Jul-2012
Processing acquisition will boost raw milk competition, not reduce it – Fonterra
Dairy exporter Fonterra has claimed that its proposed acquisition of New Zealand Dairies’ (NZDL) Studholme processing plant will boost competition for raw milk on the country’s South Island, rather than...
09-Jul-2012
PepsiCo and Müller JV yogurts to enter booming US market
Müller Quaker Dairy – the joint venture between PepsiCo and German firm Müller – has set its sights on the booming US yogurt market through the launch of three products never...
Yogurt manufacturers failed to tap into prebiotic demand – analyst
Yogurt manufacturers have failed to tap into huge consumer demand for prebiotic yogurt products, an industry analyst has claimed.
06-Jul-2012
‘Unacceptable, impossible, unsustainable’ - The sorry state of UK milk pricing
We like that cheap white stuff on our cereal. Milk has always been a loss leader in UK supermarkets for years now. Everyone knows it: The farmers, the processors, the...
EFSA review reconfirms no safety concerns over food from cloned animals
Foods derived from cloned animals or their offspring show no signs of being any different or posing safety concerns compared to products from conventional sources, said the European Food Safety...
Parmalat to close three plants in milk efficiency effort
Italian dairy giant Parmalat has announced plans to close three plants in the country in an effort to improve its efficiency and compete with low-priced private label milk.
05-Jul-2012
Mugabe set to challenge Nestlé in Zimbabwean dairy market
The wife of Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has launched a range of fresh milk products in the African country with the aim of challenging Nestlé – a dominant figure in...
India says no to Chinese milk for another year
Chinese milk products still cannot make the hop over the Himalayas to the booming Indian market with the company’s authorities calling for an extension on a ban on them.
Mexican juice firm part-owned by Coke signs dairy deal as US partner speaks out
The Coca-Company has made a further move into the dairy sphere, this time as a stakeholder in Mexican juice company Jugos del Valle, which has just sealed an agreement with...
Codex regulation ‘bolts the door’ on infant milk melamine contamination
The Codex Alimentarius Commission has set new maximum limits for melamine in liquid infant milk in an effort to ‘bolt-up’ regulations and prevent a repeat of the 2008 Chinese scandal caused by the...
04-Jul-2012
Fast, sensitive beverage filling meets Chinese PET single-serve needs - Sidel
Sidel has told BeverageDaily.com that its new High Speed Combi Predis FMa filling system was designed meet the high volumes demanded by the single-serve PET beverage market in countries like...
'Processed food' concerns inspired Australian milk permeate cut - Lion Foods
Lion Foods says it is satisfying a demand for less processed food by altering its milk manufacturing process to remove permeate, a watery milk production by-product, from products launched this...
Ben & Jerry’s backs dairy cow welfare initiative
Ben & Jerry’s has teamed up with Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) and the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) to campaign for better treatment of Europe’s dairy...
Fonterra ordered to amend ‘misleading’ online dairy nutrition claims
Fonterra has been forced to make changes to its website, after the New Zealand Advertising Standards Authority concluded that the dairy exporter had milked several nutritional claims.
03-Jul-2012
Louis Dreyfus Commodities to buy Dutch dairy trader Ecoval
Global trader Louis Dreyfus Commodities (LDC) has agreed to buy Dutch trading firm Ecoval Holdings BV in an effort to tap into emerging market demand for dairy products and ingredients.
ISO to cooperate with AOAC on infant formula standards
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and AOAC International have agreed to cooperate on the development of infant formula and adult nutritionals-related standards in an effort to avoid “duplication.”
Nutrient profiling debate reignites
DG Sanco has reignited the nutrient profiling debate by initiating a consultation with other parts of the European Commission to test support for it to set nutrient profiles under health...
02-Jul-2012
Dairy Crest aims to bolster spreads business through whole grain innovation
Dairy Crest is to launch the UK’s first spread with added seeds and whole grains in an effort to refresh its butter and spreads business.
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Nestlé Australia to sell Peters Ice Cream business
Nestlé Australia has entered into an agreement with Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) to sell its Peters Ice Cream business for an undisclosed sum.
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