Ingredients

Infant formula sales slump at Biostime but firm bullish over future growth

26-Aug-2016 By Gary Scattergood

Sales at Chinese infant nutrition firm Biostime dropped by 14% in the first half of 2016 to RMB1.46bn (US$220m), with the Biostime brand – which accounts for 86% of the company’s sales – down 5.4% and the value brand Adimil down 65.7%.

ESSNA set to strike on protein spiking

17-Aug-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) will in weeks finalise its guidance on so-called ‘protein spiking’ - the controversial practice of falsifying product protein content via nitrogen manipulation.

EU Commission raises concerns over Dow DuPont merger

12-Aug-2016 By Jenny Eagle

The European Commission says it has opened an investigation to see if the proposed merger of Dow and DuPont is in line with the EU Merger Regulation.

Cold War thaw? ASA upholds Taywell Ice Cream complaint from rival Perfect World

10-Aug-2016 By Eliot Beer

Ice cream maker Taywell breached health claim rules according to the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), in what was the conclusion of a dispute between Taywell and rival ice cream producer Perfect World.

Irish dairy campaign packs protein punch in hard times for sector

03-Aug-2016 By Eliot Beer

Ireland’s National Dairy Council has put protein at the heart of its new Powered by Dairy marketing campaign, targeting sports enthusiasts and supporting value-added products such as protein milk.

Chocolate ice cream flavor overtakes vanilla for the first time in eight years

03-Aug-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Nearly 22% of ice cream products launched in the UK in the past 12 months were chocolate flavored, compared to vanilla at 18%, caramel or caramelized flavors at 13% and strawberry at 12%, according to Mintel.  

Bemis sees ‘Afresh’ trend as next big thing for flexible packaging

02-Aug-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Packaging supplier Bemis is tapping what it describes as the ‘Afresh’ trend - growth from fresh and organic products.

The results are in - International Cheese Awards 2016

29-Jul-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Treur Kaas' Jerseyhoeve Schorren; Arla Foods' Double Gloucester from Taw Valley Creamery; and Wyke Farms' Nige-the-Nose, were recognized at The International Cheese Awards 2016 this month.

Scientists to trial cockroach milk as a future protein supplement

28-Jul-2016 By Douglas Yu & Jenny Eagle

Scientists have discovered cockroach milk is four times more nutritious than cow's milk with a protein that releases energy slowly over a long period of time.

Consumers to test black ice cream 'that changes the color of your tongue'

27-Jul-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Rossi Ice Cream is trialing a Black Vanilla Ice Cream that tastes like vanilla, but is black in color, and changes the color of your tongue, this weekend.

UK criminalises infant formula marketing offences

26-Jul-2016 By Annie-Rose Harrison-Dunn

The UK government has introduced legislation that would make a company’s failure to fall in line with EU infant formula and baby food marketing laws a criminal offence subject to fines.

Protein ice cream: The Red Bull of the freezer aisle?

21-Jul-2016 By Lynda Searby

Rising protein ice cream brand WheyHey isn’t stopping at being the 'Red Bull of the freezer aisle'; it wants to provide an alternative to the 'rubbish' food companies are serving up in every category, co-founder Damien Kennedy tells...

Summer Fancy Food Show 2016

Scottish dairy looks to US market as Brexit causes trade uncertainty

15-Jul-2016 By Douglas Yu

American consumers can now buy a variety of Scottish dairy products that are united by a logo that says “made with 100% Scottish milk,” as the Scottish Dairy brand was launched at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.  

Calcium linked to reduced breast cancer rates: Meta-analysis

09-Jun-2016 By Ursula Arens

A review of 26,000 cases has found consuming more calcium-rich foods such as milk and cheese as well as supplements may slightly reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.

Bitten: Long-awaited sugar replacement tooth claim enters EU law books

07-Jun-2016

Almost three years after winning a positive EFSA opinion linking sugar replacement and tooth health, the claim has been written into EU law books.

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IPA & Probiota Americas partnership set to break records this week

31-May-2016

Chicago will witness the biggest ever meeting of experts from the global pre- and probiotics industry, running today (May 31) until Thursday (June 2). The combined IPA World Congress and Probiota Americas event will unite more than 270 academics, business...

European infant formula makers: We don't need more regulation

27-May-2016 By Aurélie Perrichet

With the World Health Organisation (WHO) and respected British journal The Lancet recently calling for tighter regulation and enforcement to better control infant formulae marketing, Aurélie Perrichet executive director of sector group Specialised Nutrition...

Special edition: Omega-3s

Omega-3 hits €28bn in 2015 – growth predicted

26-May-2016 By Shane Starling

The global omega-3 finished product market was worth €28 billion in 2015 and is set for pan-sector growth in the coming years to add €5bn by 2018, despite sustainability and scientific challenges.

Price of butter futures jumps by 13%

25-May-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Low milk prices and a cold, wet spring across Europe have combined to push butter futures prices upwards, according to Greenfields Ingredients, the UK division of Greenfields Ireland.

Infant formula marketing: The Lancet calls for total social media ban

23-May-2016 By Shane STARLING

Respected British medical journal The Lancet says global infant formula marketing regulations need tightening – including a complete ban on social media channels.

Probiotics expert: 'Disband EFSA' and end destructive category confusion

25-Apr-2016 By Lynda Searby

A leading probiotics academic has called for EFSA to be “disbanded” saying that the effect of the EU’s central food science agency’s treatment of probiotic claims has been “confusion in Europe”, and that the EU could learn from the Canadian approach to...

From science to shelves: the development of MacuView

Study says MacuView helps with eye health and AMD

20-Apr-2016 By Jim Cornall

A recent study published in the Journal of Ophthalmology has shown the benefits of consuming a dairy drink, MacuView, containing lutein-, zeaxanthin- and DHA-enriched egg yolk.

Canadian gov backs 40 centime probiotics to reach 1m Africans; invests €1.25m

20-Apr-2016 By Shane Starling

A 40-centime probiotic powder sachet project that is permitting people to make 100 litres of nutrient-rich probiotic yoghurt or milk is boosting infant and child nutrition across sub-Saharan Africa, and has received fresh financial backing to bring it...

No new legislation needed on ‘growing up milks’, says long-awaited Commission report

18-Apr-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

There is no need for new legislation specific to so-called ’growing up’ milks, the European Commission has said in a report rebuked by industry and NGOs alike.

NIZO looking at the future of cheese through microCheese and DNA

15-Apr-2016 By Jim Cornall

There is a great deal of cutting-edge research taking place in the cheese industry.

Arla Food Ingredients launches Maximum Yield to increase profits and cut waste

12-Apr-2016 By Jim Cornall

Arla Foods Ingredients has launched Maximum Yield, a new drive to raise awareness of the ways whey protein ingredients can enable dairy companies to maximize output, increase profits and cut waste.

3D Food Printing Conference 2016

Wageningen University & FrieslandCampina researching 3D printing of milk protein structures

12-Apr-2016 By Jenny Eagle

3D food printing gives academics an opportunity to explore the functionality of ingredients and how we can delay the process to get a solid structure and build challenging shapes, according to Dr Maarten Schutyser, professor, Food Process Engineering,...

Valio and Fazer join forces to reduce salt with ValSa

08-Apr-2016 By Jim Cornall

Globally, salt is seen as one of the most significant risk factors for high blood pressure and reducing salt intake has become a priority.

Chr Hansen posts strong Q2 results – but nutrition growth ‘modest’

Downturn in yoghurt probiotic use propped up by supplements: Chr Hansen CFO

07-Apr-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

Chief financial officer (CFO) for ingredients giant Chr Hansen says there has been a downturn in use of probiotics in yoghurts over the last five years due to the EU’s ban on the term – but food supplements are weathering the storm. 

Emerging companies set to drive non-dairy beverage market, says Industry Arc

06-Apr-2016 By Mary Ellen Shoup

The dairy alternative beverage market is estimated to grow at CAGR rate of 15.5%, reaching $14.5bn by 2021, according to a report by research and consulting firm Industry Arc.  

IDF combining cheese and milk ingredients symposia in Dublin

06-Apr-2016 By Jim Cornall

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Parallel Symposia 2016 takes place in Dublin, Ireland, from April 11-13.

Novozymes launches Saphera lactase to help lactose-free dairy

31-Mar-2016 By Jim Cornall

Danish-based biotechnology company Novozymes has launched a new product, Saphera, a lactase enzyme that the company says sets a new standard for production and quality of a wide range of lactose-free products.

Special edition: Getting more from your milk

Arla Foods Ingredients adapts to individual markets

30-Mar-2016 By Jim Cornall

Arla Foods Ingredients highlights the importance of local knowledge during new product development.

High protein diet has 'intriguing' double benefit of weight loss & improved sleep: Study

25-Mar-2016 By Will Chu

Consuming a high-protein diet while dieting may improve sleep in overweight and obese adults, according to a new research.

Minerva Dairy launching Amish Roll butter to tap artisan market

24-Mar-2016 By Douglas Yu

The oldest family-owned dairy in the US, Minerva Dairy, is releasing its new Amish Roll butter in May this year, the company announced. 

Special edition: Protein perspectives

Whistle stop tour: Protein global

24-Mar-2016 By Shane STARLING

Western Europeans are numero uno when it comes to per-capita protein consumption; bread is surprisingly the most popular protein medium; and protein has well and truly invaded the healthy snacking category.

Go Veggie upgrades Vegan Shredded Cheese, looking to unlock foodservice channels

20-Mar-2016 By Douglas Yu

Go Veggies, a Galaxy Nutritional Foods brand, has upgraded its Vegan Shredded Cheese, the company has announced.

Whey, pea protein suppliers team up for line of functional proteins aimed at sports nutrition

17-Mar-2016 By Hank Schultz

For sports nutrition blending proteins to achieve customized delivery profiles is the big trend, and two companies, one from the plant world and the other from the animal kingdom, have joined forces to bring new ingredients to market.

Danone omega-3 medical drink shows early Alzheimer’s benefits: RCT

17-Mar-2016 By Shane STARLING

Souvenaid, the high-dose omega-3 based medical drink Danone-Nutricia launched three years ago, can help pre-dementia sufferers, a 2-year clinical trial has found.

Swedes form probiotic partnership on 2 (+2) strains

11-Mar-2016 By Shane Starling

Swedish probiotic leader Probi has licensed two strains from fellow Swedish firm Probac with dairy and functional food applications in mind.

Study says special infant formula promoting allergy protection has no effect

08-Mar-2016 By Jim Cornall

Hydrolyzed baby formula does not reduce allergy risk - despite previous claims - according to research led by Imperial College London.

First EU-wide data offers ‘firm evidence’ of vitamin D deficiency

08-Mar-2016 By Annie Harrison-Dunn

An estimated 13% of the EU population are vitamin D deficient, an EU-funded project providing the first internationally comparable data has found.

Nitropod expects to enlarge its manufacturing plant

03-Mar-2016 By Douglas Yu

The California-based liquid nitrogen ice cream company, Nitropod Industries Inc., plans on expanding its manufacturing plant and increasing the production this year, the company’s CEO, Scot Rubin, told DairyReporter. 

Cash available for NZ-China dairy research

01-Mar-2016 By Jim Cornall

New Zealand Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce has announced a call for proposals for three multi-institution New Zealand-China Research Collaboration Centres to be supported as part of the new Catalyst Fund international research program.

Dispatches from Probiota 2016

Must read: Many, many things you need to know about probiotics until 2020

25-Feb-2016 By Shane STARLING

The global probiotics market is worth €32bn according to latest Euromonitor data and analysis presented recently at Probiota in Amsterdam – and that excludes fermented sour milks worth another €5.8bn.

Dispatches from Probiota 2016

Recent risk-reduction claims ‘have not been positive,’ say EFSA.

23-Feb-2016 By Will Chu

Earlier this month at Probiota in Amsterdam, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) stated that microbiota changes should be linked to physiological or clinical outcomes of which a direct effect on human health can be attributed to a specific mechanism...

Shredded Parmesan market growing despite wood pulp controversy

21-Feb-2016 By Douglas Yu

After various media outlets reported that much of the shredded 100% Parmesan cheese in the US contains wood pulp this past week, sources told DairyReporter that the shredded Parmesan cheese is safe, and that the market will continue to grow.

FrieslandCampina Domo and Glycosyn partner for new infant nutrition ingredients

16-Feb-2016 By Jim Cornall

FrieslandCampina Domo and US-based Glycosyn are entering into a global partnership to develop new infant nutrition ingredients.

Breastfeeding exclusively may not be best strategy for bone health: Study

15-Feb-2016 By Louisa Richards

Breastfeeding exclusively may not be the best strategy for bone health, results from the 5000-strong Generation R study have suggested. 

ISM & ProSweets 2016

Barry Callebaut to push the limits of chocolate in dairy drinks

12-Feb-2016 By Jenny Eagle

Barry Callebaut wants to push the limits of chocolate and sees drinks as an exciting category where consumers will see a lot of innovation over the next few years.