Russia blocks more Ukrainian dairy products
Russia has banned more Ukrainian dairy imports, over alleged contamination and fatty acid content.
Archives for July 7, 2014
Chobani blasts “irresponsible” study on moldy yogurt; authors stand by their paper
Dr Alejandro Mazzotta - the microbiologist heading up food safety at Chobani - says he is disappointed by the publication of a “highly irresponsible” paper in the peer-reviewed journal mBio alleging that the fungal contaminant found in some of its...
Australia
Yoghurt lovers: frequently fruity but getting back to nature
From bush honey to vanilla bean, Australian dairy sections boast a wide range of yoghurt flavours. But over the last five years, the country’s yoghurt-eating habits have shown a gradual but undeniable shift away from flavoured or fruity yoghurts, and...
Attorney: Chobani could face more lawsuits over moldy yogurt, but they are very hard to prove
The publication of a paper alleging that the fungus in yogurts voluntarily recalled by Chobani last fall is more virulent than originally thought could prompt a new wave of civil lawsuits against the Greek yogurt maker, although product liability cases...
Camel milk company Desert Farms sees big potential
Camel milk chocolate, cheese and cosmetics – the future is bright for next ‘superfood’
Camel milk will be the next ‘superfood’ in the US, predicts the founder of Desert Farms, a company launched in January to offer the product to the American market.