E-commerce is now the main entry point for dairy imports into China, having achieved a two-thirds share of the entire consumer market for dairy imports in 2016.
Yakult is planning to investigate the effects of probiotic consumption on mental health conditions, following positive results from an initial trial in relation to physical stress.
Are Americans ready for savory yogurt? Right now, it seems the jury is still out, with some high profile brands quietly dropping some of their more adventurous SKUs and Blue Hill pausing production of its beet- and carrot-fueled yogurts. However, some...
Centrale del Latte di Brescia in Italy has partnered with Sidel to install an aseptic Combi Predis, doubling production of its UHT milk in PET bottles.
ActiveSG, Singapore’s national movement for sport and physical activity, and FrieslandCampina Asia are to collaborate on Nurture Kids — a new physical activity and nutrition program for preschool children in Singapore.
Although many consumers are interested in nutrition that supports an active lifestyle, there is still a nutritional knowledge gap and untapped potential in the EU whey protein market, according to the European Whey Processors Association (EWPA).
‘SoWrongItsNom’ food blogger, Annem Hobson, has realized her dream by launching the world’s first cheese Advent calendar, which goes on sale in Asda stores in the UK next month.
The European Commission has tightened the rules around bisphenol A (BPA) by banning it in the manufacture of packaging for infants and young children 0-3 years.
Prabhat Dairy is seeking to expand its consumer business across India in a bid to achieve annual sales of 20 billion rupees (US$307.2m) by financial year 2019-2020.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical America Inc. has introduced an oxygen-absorbing flexible packaging solution, NutraSave, to the North American market that is able to more than double the shelf life of food products - including pasteurized dairy.
Malta Dairy Products Ltd., producers of Benna fresh milk and Benna fresh milk products, has updated its logo and launched a variety of products into the Maltese market.
The Israeli dairy industry prides itself on being cutting edge, which means that the industry itself is always evolving. For those both within and without Israel, it can be a lot to keep track of.
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has donated a portable motorized milking machine to FrieslandCampina WAMCO, while praising the company as the biggest investor in Nigeria’s dairy sector.
Chinese authorities may have introduced more stringent infant formula rules, but New Zealand exports are continuing to soar, with Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) economists forecasting they will soon top NZ$1bn for the first time.
Could skyr – which is higher in protein and lower in sugar – be as big as Greek yogurt, or is the ‘Icelandic’ segment of the dairy aisle likely to remain a quirky niche? Ten years ago, people were asking the same question about Greek yogurt, says the...
Global Dairy Trade (GDT) has welcomed a new seller, Polish Dairy to GDT Events, offering a range of ingredients products beginning from Trading Event 200 on November 21, 2017.
A roundtable organized by the Dairy Union of Kazakhstan and the National Chamber of Entrepreneurs and supported by the EBRD and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) was held in Astana recently.
Dannon-owned Oikos has said it will be ending its sponsorship deal with NFL quarterback, Cam Newton, over perceived “sexist” remarks he made to a female reporter during a press conference.
Ben & Jerry’s has agreed to implement the Milk with Dignity (MD) Program, a multi-year plan created by Migrant Justice in 2014, which aims to improve working conditions of dairy farm workers who supply the milk for the ice cream manufacturer.
Fonterra has confirmed that it has submitted a bid for Murray Goulburn, ending speculation that the troubled dairy co-operative will go without a suitor.
It has been a busy month with announcements at many companies and organizations in September, with perhaps the biggest being a change at the top of Dutch dairy giant FrieslandCampina.
Elanco Animal Health shifts dairy portfolio work to cover microbiome-based products, ways to protect or support animal health and a focus on addressing disease challenges.
DuPont in Japan says it is striving to spur innovation in the supplement and functional food space for the ageing population by launching 11 ‘smart ageing’ concepts at this week’s HI Japan show.
Preliminary clinical trial results have revealed that Tamarack Biotics’ milk-based TruActive MPC 85 ingredient has more than double the antibody response compared to a soy protein sample in individuals over the age of 60, the company said.
The US has endorsed the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam, a joint effort between the United States National Committee of the International Dairy Federation (US-IDF) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF), aimed at promoting the sustainable development...
Rich with lactoferrin and immunoglobulins, a new product on the market will bring finished product makers a protein powder that is nutritionally closest to raw milk, its maker claims.
The US dairy industry has asked Japan to cautiously review a list of geographical indications (GIs) proposed by the EU, which could prevent some cheese products from being sold in the Asian country under specific regionally-protected names.
Singapore supermarket chain FairPrice has launched a house-brand low-cost infant formula range in the wake of consumer and government complaints about the rising cost of branded milk products.
