Fonterra raises 'dim sum' funds for China expansion
New Zealand dairy major Fonterra has raised RMB1.25bn (US$210m) through a five-year offshore “dim sum” bond issue to to repay debt and expand its operations in China.
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WhiteWave Foods secures Dunkin' Donuts Coffee Creamer license
WhiteWave Foods has entered into a licensing agreement with Dunkin’ Donuts to manufacture and market Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Creamers.
Saputo to expand fluid milk business through Scotsburn deal
Saputo has moved to increase its presence in Atlantic Canada through the acquisition of the Scotsburn Cooperative Services’ fluid milk business.
‘Important implications for protein formulations’: Leucine-enrichment can boost low-protein beverages for muscle growth
Supplementing low-protein beverages with leucine can produce the same level of muscle synthesis in young men as a beverage with five times the protein levels, says a new study.
Cutting the calories: Study backs whey protein for fat and starch replacement
Micro-particles of whey protein could help manufacturers cut calories in food products by replacing starch and fat, suggest researchers.