Dairy giant Saputo has called on authorities in California not to increase the price paid by processor for raw milk in the state, after posting results “negatively impacted” by a previous price hike.
The US market for dairy“remains largely untapped”, according to PepsiCo, which is pumping $206m into a new US facility to make yogurts and other dairy products as part of a joint venture with Müller.
Dutch-based food research firm NIZO has evolved a wild plant isolate of Lactococcus lactis (L.Lactis) that it says could open the floodgates to fermented dairy products with new functionalities.
Better nutritional education may help improve attitudes towards dairy products and serve as a useful tool for public health campaigns seeking to increase intake levels, according to a new Australian research study.
It is vital to counter negative public perceptions of dairy products amidst world consumers, according to the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF’s) scientific programme chair.
The perceived texture, but not flavour or method of consumption, has a modest but ‘highly consistent’ effect on satiety expectations of dairy products, according to new research.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has highlighted the importance of marketing of dairy products to children, claiming that without it, US consummation could fall below recommended levels.
New research suggests the consumption of dairy products could reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome (MetS), a heart condition which encompasses disorders such as type 2 diabetes.
Nitrate-tainted milk has killed three people and made 35 others ill in the latest food safety scandal to hit the Chinese dairy industry, according to state media.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a reminder to local authorities and dairy businesses on the rules governing the sale of raw milk after some UK farmers were found to have been swapping ear tags that mark out cows infected with tuberculosis (TB).
Holland Colours said its new white colourant additive for monolayer PET bottles for milk and dairy products allows for greater lightweighting, extends shelf-life and increases flexibility of resin sourcing.
New research suggests that increasing dairy consumption from three to five servings a day in the context of a reduced calorie diet can help fight obesity.
ColorMatrix is launching new light barrier colourants at Drinktec for PET dairy packaging that promises effective light protection and good visual appearance at low addition levels.
Dairy manufacturers could have to provide more information about the origin of ingredients on dairy products if a Greek proposal is adopted Europe-wide.
Swiss over-50s need appealing new dairy products to encourage increased calcium intake and reduce osteoporosis risk, says a new survey that identifies the tastes and preferences of this important consume groups.
Cheese continues to dominate growing global dairy product demand, which has risen by 15 per cent to 40.9 million tonnes in the last five years, though the product’s dominance may yet be challenged, suggests a new report.
As dairy processors and farmer continue to fret over declining profitability in their operations, the European Commission may be forced to reconsider its position on loosening regulation of the market, says a new report.
After having two of three health claims submitted for European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessment rejected, the Irish dairy industry says it is unsure of its next move in the uncharted new EU system.
Monsanto has found a buyer for its bovine somatotropin growth hormone, despite growing concern in the US over the use of such products in dairy cattle, as manufacturers continue to face commodity price uncertainty.
Europe is the largest market for dairy products worldwide with an
estimated 42 per cent of the worldwide market in 2007, though it
will become increasingly reliant on innovation in the industry to
meet further growth, according to...
An increased intake of calcium and vitamin D from non-fat dairy
could reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, suggests
new research from Harvard.
A UK-based nutrition group has this week kicked off a new scheme
designed to promote the consumption of dairy products like cheeses
and milk as a key element of good dental health.
Milk and cheese products are more than twice as expensive in the
rest of the 27 European countries than in Eastern Europe,
according to a Eurostat report.
A mature US yoghurt market does not mean there is no room for
growth, according to a new report, which identifies huge expansion
possibilities particularly in the area of probiotic and prebiotic
yoghurt products.
Fonterra's suppliers have set a new record for the just-completed
production year, bringing more dairy ingredients on to an already
competitive market.
The demand outlook for the EU's meat and dairy processors is
increasingly positive, but with tight supplies processors will have
to increasingly rely on more expensive sources, reports Ahmed
ElAmin.
Russian dairy firm Wimm-Bill-Dann, under fire from rising costs,
has opened the door to longer life products and taken a step closer
to achieving greater export markets in the EU by further
modernising its milk processing plant in...
The UK Milk Development Council has received a £1.5 million (€2.1
million) grant from the European Commission which it will use to
tackle the growing misconceptions surrounding dairy consumption,
Tom Armitage reports.
France's biggest dairy producer Lactalis is set to acquire fellow
French dairy producer Pochat, another acquisition aimed at
strengthening its branded, consumer dairy product line-up, Tom
Armitage reports.
Chilled dairy products will remain one of the most important
product segments for the world's biggest food company Nestlé as it
tries to strengthen its position in the market for healthy and
nutritional foods, and move away from...
A new study from the US has yet again made the link between dairy
consumption and weight loss. Dairy products' health benefits have
been debated for decades, but this new research is one of the first
to suggest that they are...
Vietnam Dairy Products (Vinamilk) has been given approval by
Vietnamese authorities to merge with Saigonmilk. Vietnam Dairy
Products already holds a 20 per cent stake in the company which
manufactures both soy and milk products.
The EU has made no secret of the fact that it is now looking into
sourcing dairy products from Russia. Simon Pitman spoke to
the Russian Ministry of Agriculture to find out about how
under-utilisation of production facilities in both...
Nurses in the UK are calling for an educational campaign outlining
the health risks of dairy foods. Researchers from Imperial College
London believe that in an attempt to increase yield, farmers are
artificially increasing a growth...
Leading Czech dairy producer Madeta, has announced that it will
invest CK150 million (€4.6 million) to expand production and
modernise its existing plant in Cesky Krumlov, southern Bohemia.
Adolescent girls who consume a moderate amount of dairy products
are not likely to have a higher body mass index or experience an
increase in percentage of body fat, concludes a new study.
With the booming trend in health products, and dairy manufacturers
under pressure to innovate, there is an impressive number of
healthy dairy products being launched each month. We take a look at
some of the latest entries, from market...
The price of dairy products across the globe are expected to rise
moderately over the course of the next few months due to the
prolonged drought in Australia.
