A major UK dairy and ingredients supplier has completed a facility
renovation after being awarded a Welsh government grant to upgrade
its plant while making it more environmentally friendly.
This week, Glanbia says it expects to offset dairy cost pressures
by meeting full year growth, and Fonterra is expected to target
expansion in Australia.
Food makers face fresh research on optimal iron levels in infant
formula as new study suggests extra iron may delay development in
infants that already have sufficient levels.
A calcium-fortified cheese powder is targeting beverage and food
manufacturers with a claim that it has resolved the chalky
mouthfeel typically associated with calcium fortification.
Danish dairy group Arla Foods is increasing its investment in
Argentina by a further US$10 million to boost its processing
capacity and target new markets.
Unilever has withdrawn its soy juice - AdeZ - in the UK, after
little more than 18 months on market after consumers failed to
connect with its health messaging.
Fonterra is launching a new online sales channel for its dairy
commodities which will allow it to respond more quickly to price
changes - and may spur the development of an international dairy
futures or derivatives market.
Greater acceptability for soy beverages could be achieved by
formulating with peanut proteins and flavour masking with
chocolate, suggests a new study from the US.
A 'soft landing solution' for the abolition of milk production
quotas within the EU is expected to ensure a smoother transition
for the industry than abruptly scrapping the system, according to a
new report.
Ohio's ongoing regulatory debate about how best to label milk
derived from cows treated with growth hormones has taken another
turn with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) revising a rule
that restricted 'free from'...
Unilever has joined the growing number of manufacturers exploring
new ways of delivering probiotics by launching an iced lolly aimed
at children in the UK.
Monsanto is continuing to fight attempts across the US to allow
milk produced from cows that have not received its Posilac growth
hormone to be labeled as such.
Ingredients company Danisco is responding to growing markets in
India with the opening of two new manufacturing units focusing on
functional systems and enzymes.
Friesland Foods' strategy of developing value-added ingredients
from dairy instead of supplying bulk commodities looks to be paying
off, as its industrial division saw a 24 per cent increase in
revenue in 2007.
Calls by a UK-based dairy cooperative for the implementation of a
"fair trade" style price system for the country's milk
farmers to avoid a potential supply crisis, have not been backed by
the European Dairy Association...
Sales of protein ingredients are expected to top the $18bn mark by
2010, mainly on account of their association with a healthy
lifestyle, according to new research from Global Industry Analysts
(GIA).
Arla Foods is expanding its capacity of whey protein concentrates
through an agreement with Norwegian dairy firm TINE, under which it
will sell WPC produced as a by-product of TINE's cheese production.
Proliant, a manufacturer of proteins for the food and nutrition
industry, has announced its re-entry into the burgeoning dairy
ingredients market with the construction of a new whey-based
permeate plant in the US.
This week, Fonterra reveals its milk supply concerns, Saputo posts
profit growth from its North American focus, and Parmalat says it
is meeting its financial expectations for the year.
Food formulators looking for novel gelling agents may soon be
offered whey protein isolates and concentrates modified by
supercritical carbon dioxide, suggests a new study.
Canadian dairy cooperative Agropur has set its sights south of the
border with its acquisition of Trega Foods to enable company
growth, impossible in Canada where competition is stifled.
Organic milk production in the EU market could become increasingly
constrained during 2008, as rising feed costs are forcing some
farmers to quit the market, says an industry expert.
Reflex Nutrition is on the verge of trialing its whey protein drink
through a mainstream food wholesaler in the UK, which if successful
could be a shot in the arm for further whey products on the market.
A modified whey protein concentrate (mWPC) combined with calcium
could enhance the control of food formulations, especially under
cold processing conditions, says new research.
Construction has started on a new plant that will focus on the
production of a "healthy" dairy ingredient, announced the
Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation (CATI).
Friesland Foods and Campina revealed today that exploratory talks
are underway to merge into a global dairy giant - and
Campina CEO Justin Sanders is standing down "to give the
talks more chance for success".
A probiotic concept for whey drinks from Chr Hansen will help meet
consumer demand for healthy foods and is also claimed by the firm
to be the first of a kind aimed at drinkable whey shots.
A report has listed some 3,000 violations by a dozen infant
nutrition companies who it says are breaking rules on marketing set
by the World Health Assembly.
Campina has announced its intention to acquire Satro from Germany's
Humana Milchunion, to boost growth in value-added ingredients and
make it stronger in the face of price issues.
The whey protein industry looks set to profit from the functional
beverage trend as manufacturers say they have seen a surge in
demand for their ingredients.
ADM has launched a new line of soya proteins for use in place
of expensive dairy ingredients or to extend milk supply, in the
light of high prices that caused manufacturers' costs to escalate
this year.
Friesland Foods Domo has invested €6M in its whey protein plant in
Workum, The Netherlands, allowing it to increase production of
infant formula ingredients and produce its new low-fat ingredient
for dairy applications.
Two new soy-based ingredients could allow
processors to replace higher-priced dairy
counterparts without significantly affecting nutrition and
taste, their manufacturer claims.
Scientists have found that the evolutionary distance of animal
proteins to human proteins determines how likely they are to
trigger a food allergy - research that could help with the
development of free-from foods and allergy therapies.
Freisland Foods Domo and Nandi Protiens are introducing a new range
of whey protein concentrates for low-fat yoghurt and other food
categories - the fruit of a partnership to leverage new protein
technology to quickly meet new market...
Nestlé officially completed its acquisition of baby food brand
Gerber, bringing the company one step closer to achieving its
evolving aspiration to be the world's leading nutrition, health and
wellness company.
Cost recovery and the on-going development of a stream-lined,
customer-oriented working method led Kerry's ingredients division
towards a first half 2007, on both sides of the Atlantic.
A cheese containing a Chr Hansen probiotic has been launched in
Italy, a move which reinforces the growing trend for
companies to use probiotics outside of the traditional yoghurt pot.
Organic milk was not seen to be richer in vitamins or selenium than
conventional milk, found a new study presented this week that
contradicts the conclusions of an earlier, similar study.
Drinking fat-free milk after resistance exercise has a greater
effect on helping to increase lean body mass compared to soy or
carbohydrates in young male weightlifters, a study has concluded.
The recent price and supply pressures facing users of dairy
ingredients have spurred National Starch Food Innovation to launch
a promotion platform for its new and existing dairy replacement
ingredients.
Drinking skimmed milk after exercise may promote recovery and
rehydration better than water or an isotonic sports drink, suggests
a new study from the UK.
European ingredients firm Cognis is using the IFT event in Chicago
this week as a platform to launch a variety of new products on the
US market, including emulsifiers, aerating agents and a 'natural'
mold inhibitor.
A study of the nutritional benefits of goat milk, compared to cow
milk, at preventing iron deficiency could prove to be a huge
benefit to human health.