RPC launches Modul milk bottle made from sugar cane
Swedish dairy company Skånemejerier has partnered with RPC on its Modul bottle for non-homogenized milk, made from a non oil-based bio polymer produced from sugar cane.
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This week Down Under
Study: Dairy avoidance in Australia is reaching dangerous levels
One in six adult Australians choose to avoid milk and dairy, three-quarters of whom do so to relieve cramps, bloating or wind.
NUTRITION LABELLING IN THE US AND EUROPE
Should Europeans be told how much sugar is added to their food?
Nutrition labels in the US will now have to tell consumers how much sugar has been added by manufacturers and how much is naturally occurring. Is it time Europe introduced similar measures so consumers know whether the food they are eating is healthy?
Does chocolate milk really help with post-workout recovery? For most athletes, the answer is yes
Chocolate milk has been touted by marketing campaigns and the health fitness industry as a natural sports recovery drink, and a healthier alternative to carbohydrate sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade.
Germany backs proposal for legal definition of vegetarian and vegan food
Germany has formally adopted a proposal for a legally binding definition of vegan and vegetarian food - but will it spur the Commission into finally drawing up an EU-wide definition or will it be another barrier to trade for EU manufacturers?
Parmigiano Reggiano authenticity targeted by researchers
A method to determine Parmigiano Reggiano authenticity has been developed by researchers.
Sales fall 1.3% at R&R Ice Cream
R&R Ice Cream has posted a 1.3% drop in sales for the first quarter of 2016 as its acquisition of Nestlé’s South Africa business, fluctuating exchange rates, and tough European trading conditions hit like-for-like performance.
World Milk Day – A celebration for some, a cause for action for others
June 1 is World Milk Day, and more than 30 countries around the world are taking part with events and the promotion of milk.