All news articles for August 2020

Saputo is merging its US divisions. Pic: Getty Images/Rowena Kong

Saputo merging US divisions

By Jim Cornall

Canadian dairy company Saputo Inc. has published its financial results for the first quarter of 2021, which ended on June 30, 2020.

Chr. Hansen made a donation to Dairy Without Borders.  Lars Dall Jensen, left, chairman of Dairy Without Borders, and Anne Katrine Irgens, senior commercial development manager, cheese enzymes, Chr. Hansen.  Pic: Chr. Hansen

Chr. Hansen coagulant secures donation for Dairy Without Borders

By Jim Cornall

Food ingredients company Chr. Hansen is donating €4,100 ($4,800) to the DK-based NGO Dairy Without Borders, a non-profit organization working to advance rural communities in selected developing countries through knowledge sharing, training and transfer...

The company brought in 95 A2 cows from Australia in June. Pic: Rhone Ma

Rhone Ma introduces A2 milk to Malaysia

By Jim Cornall

In Malaysia, Rhone Ma Holdings Berhad (Rhone Ma) is a homegrown dairy industry player that is introducing A2 milk to the local market.

Bears Nutrition was the competition winner in 2019.  Pic: CMAB

Snackcelerator 2020 launched in California

By Jim Cornall

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has announced the return of its dairy product innovation competition with the launch of the Real California Milk Snackcelerator to inspire new ideas integrating the flavor and functionality of California dairy...

The new ingredients are suitable for a instant beverages such as 3-in-1 coffee, ready-to-drink canned coffee, canned milk, flavored milk drinks, soups and sauces. Pic: Ingredion

New Ingredion starches support simpler labels

By Jim Cornall

Ingredion has launched new Novation Indulge 3620 and 3820 starches to meet consumers’ demand for clean and healthy eating while providing sensory attributes like smoothness, creaminess and a rich mouthfeel.

Cucumber ice cream, which didn’t even make the top 12 unusual Lithuanian ice creams, at Gray's House.  Pic: LithuaniaTravel

12 bizarre ice cream flavors from Lithuania

By Jim Cornall

It seems plain vanilla ice cream might soon be out of fashion in Lithuania, where chefs are experimenting with natural flavors, including plenty not normally associated with ice cream.

Brendish is leaving Westland, which was acquired by Yili just over a year ago.

Westland CEO steps down

By Jim Cornall

Slightly more than a year after Chinese dairy giant Yili took over the company, Westland Dairy Company Limited’s CEO, Toni Brendish, has announced she will leave the firm on Friday, August 7.

The Can Packaging site in Habsheim, France.

Sonoco acquires Can Packaging

By Jim Cornall

Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, has acquired Can Packaging, a privately owned designer and manufacturer of sustainable paper packaging and related manufacturing equipment, based in Habsheim, France, for total consideration...

Danone recently announced it was investing in its operations in China.

Danone issues first half financials

By Jim Cornall

Danone posted net sales of €12.19bn ($14.3bn) in the first semester, down 1.1% on a like-for-like (LFL) basis and down 3.6% on a reported basis.