TasFoods to take over Pyengana Dairy
Australia’s TasFoods Group has announced the acquisition of the assets of Pyengana Dairy Company for a cash deal of A$1.55m (US$1.21m).
Archives for September 27, 2017
Serac to open an office in Dubai
Serac has seen growing success with Combox, its packaging production and filling technology in a single block unit, within dairy for cartons, pouches, cups and bottles.
Chr Hansen taps into billion dollar trends with fermented plant-based yoghurt cultures
Chr Hansen has developed cultures for lacto-fermented soy and coconut yoghurts with the taste, texture and healthiness of traditional dairy. ‘It’s still niche but we want to be the first innovators here,” the firm says.
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Milk formats and three-in-one removed from Philippines sugar tax draft
In the Philippines, a proposed excise tax on sweetened beverages will not cover milk and infant formula, as had been originally mooted.
Westland Milk Products breaks even for 2016-17
New Zealand’s second biggest dairy cooperative, Westland Milk Products, has recovered from a loss in the 12 months ended July 31, 2016, to post a break-even profit before tax for the 2016-17 financial year.