Emerging Markets

The new test allows dairy farms and companies to test their cows to detect the A1 beta-casein allele and identify A2 milk-producing cows. Pic: SwissDeCode

Swiss company launches rapid test to identify A2 milk-producing cows

By Jim Cornall

Swiss foodtech company SwissDeCode is launching the DNAFoil A2 Cow Test, a rapid kit that allows dairy farms and companies to test their cows independently and on the spot, in order to detect the presence of the A1 beta-casein allele and identify A2 milk-producing...

Lloyd's Register said more retailers are expected to commit to selling healthier foods, and manufacturers must be prepared to adapt. Pic: Getty Images/cyano66

Food and beverage manufacturers urged to make healthier products

By Jim Cornall

Food manufacturers should prepare for increased scrutiny over nutritive claims, according to global food safety certification company, Lloyd’s Register, following growing commitments from retailers to move towards selling healthier products.

A Vinamilk milk production line. Pic: Vinamilk

Vinamilk exports first large batch of milk to China in 2021

By Jim Cornall

The Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) has exported 10 containers of seed milk to China early this year and is expected to ship five more containers of sweetened condensed milk products to China in the near future.

A DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences survey investigated how certain target groups perceive the yogurt category. Pic: Getty Images/cyano66

Dairy ingredients make nutrition personal

By Jim Cornall

Consumer surveys point to a growing market for personalized nutrition. The dairy sector is perfectly placed to make a splash – with innovative ingredient combinations and clear communication.

The company has set itself a total of 13 specific sustainability targets by 2026.

Ekosem-Agrar adopts sustainability strategy

By Jim Cornall

Ekosem-Agrar, the German holding company of Russian milk producer EkoNiva Group, has completed the development of a sustainability strategy initiated in 2020.

NGS signed a vendor agreement with US medical distributor IMCO for the US distribution of Healthy Height. Pic: NGS

NGS expanding in US with nutritional shakes

By Jim Cornall

Nutritional Growth Solutions, Ltd. (NGS) has signed a new agreement to take its pediatric nutritional height-boosting solution, Healthy Height, to the US medical market.

Fabrice Cavallin, Nestlé’s managing director, donating a mini cooler to a Sri Lankan Nestlé dairy farmer. Pic: Nestlé

Nestlé helping Sri Lankan dairy farmers

By Jim Cornall

In Sri Lanka, Nestlé has facilitated the first commercial silage enterprise in the North Western Province, to help dairy farmers in the region have uninterrupted access to feed and improve the quality and supply of local milk.

The pandemic has affected trends for 2021, and probably beyond. Pic: Kerry

Kerry publishes 2021 Taste Charts predictions

By Jim Cornall

Kerry, the taste and nutrition company, has released its annual Taste Charts for 2021, uncovering flavors and ingredients it believes are set to inspire innovation and taste excellence across the food and beverage landscape.

Dairy Dialog podcast 114: Tetra Pak, DSM, University of Reading.

Dairy Dialog podcast 114: Tetra Pak, DSM, University of Reading

By Jim Cornall

There are three interviews on the last Dairy Dialog podcast of 2020. We had conversations with Ben Rutten, global business manager for milk at DSM; Dr Afroditi Chatzifragkou, lecturer in food processing at the Department of Food & Nutritional Sciences...

The sale will result in a one-off charge of around CHF 15m ($16.9m) to EBIT in the 2020 financial year for Emmi. Pic: Emmi

Emmi sells Spanish goat cheese company

By Jim Cornall

As part of its focus on a growth and margin delivering international business, Swiss dairy company Emmi is selling its 80% majority stake in Spanish company Lácteos Caprinos S.A., which specializes in the production of goat’s milk products, to Lácteas...

Food Union launched more than 100 products in 2020 and increased exports into South East Asia. Pic: Food Union

Food Union sees 2020 sales increase

By Jim Cornall

Food Union (Europe), a global ice cream and dairy producer and distributor headquartered in Latvia, will wrap up 2020 by posting strong financial results and delivering outstanding commercial performance despite the global uncertainty caused by the covid-19...

Max Rye and Fengru Lin from Turtle Tree Labs. Pic: Turtle Tree Labs

TurtleTree Labs raises $6.2m for cell-based milk technology

By Jim Cornall

TurtleTree Labs, the biotech company pioneering the method to produce milk using cell-based technology, has announced the close of an oversubscribed $6.2m Pre-A funding round from new and existing global investors including Green Monday Ventures, Eat...

ColdSnap for Business machines use a patented rapid freezing technology to instantly freeze ambient temperature product in single-serving recyclable ColdSnap Pods.  Pic: ColdSnap

ColdSnap for Business launched

By Jim Cornall

US company Sigma Phase, Corp. has announced ColdSnap for Business, a rapid freezing appliance with personalized single servings of ice cream, frozen yogurt, frozen cocktails, smoothies, and frozen coffee in about 90 seconds.

The company's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) rose by 85%. Pic: Ekosem-Agrar

Ekosem-Agrar earnings grow for the first nine months of 2020

By Jim Cornall

Ekosem-Agrar AG, the German holding company of Russian milk producer EkoNiva Group, continued to expand its operating activities in the first nine months of 2020. Sales revenues increased by around 27% to €338.7m ($411.8m).

The new Chobani Probiotic yogurts and yogurt drinks have a blend of probiotic strains with multiple benefits for immune, digestive and gut health. Pic: Chobani

Chobani debuts new products with probiotics and expands oat line

By Jim Cornall

Chobani, US maker of Greek yogurts, oat milks, probiotic drinks, and creamers, announced the debut of the new World of Chobani Probiotics, a full portfolio of probiotic yogurts and drinks, kids pouches and shakes, and non-dairy functional beverages with...

Greenfields is a leading brand in the fresh pasteurized milk and the stirred yogurt categories in Indonesia.   Pic: Getty Images/SB

Japfa set to sell 80% of dairy business to TPG and Northstar for $236m

By Jim Cornall

Asian agri-food company Japfa Ltd has announced an agreement with TPG, a global investment firm, and Northstar Group, a private equity investor in Southeast Asia, to forge a strategic partnership that is expected to strengthen its position as a branded...