Tetra Pak has launched new best-practice lines for yogurt products - a suite of services to support a variety of yogurt innovations to address growing consumer demand.
An offshoot of the Chobani Incubator program, the Food Tech Residency (FTR) is working with two new dairy startups that have technological solutions to food supply chain challenges.
Global dairy markets are expected to remain firm through mid-2020, but Rabobank predicts that the second half of the year will be tighter in the face of a possible global recession.
This week’s Dairy Dialog podcast includes an interview related to the upcoming Process Expo in Chicago, and with SIG on their Cartons for Good project in Bangladesh.
The University of Applied Sciences, Vienna has updated its Circular Packaging Design Guidelines ‘given the challenges of certain packaging for recyclability’.
Mondi, BASF and COROOS, a European company in the preservation of fruits, vegetables and pulses have produced a stand-up pouch that is safe for food contact, partly made with raw material, derived from chemically recycled plastic.
‘Your guess is as good as mine on Brexit’, said Joseph Muscat, the Prime Minster of Malta, at the opening of the ECMA Congress 2019 last week (September 19-20), ‘But what is obvious, is during the next few days there needs to be a meaningful engagement’.
Nounós Creamery says its yogurt is made with an authentic Mediterranean-style rather than ‘Greek inspired’ methods. A recent investment has it poised for substantial growth in the US.
Antimicrobial resistance in animals and humans could render antibiotics useless in the future. Cytophage pitched its solution for natural bacteriophage products at FoodBytes! this week.
Shelf-stable cheese snack brand Moon Cheese has refreshed its packaging and is building its portfolio for greater transparency and communication with customers.
Brexit, the Circular Economy, sustainability challenges, national converter developments and the future of purchasing are just of the topics to be discussed at this year’s ECMA (European Carton Makers Association) Annual Congress in Malta (September 19-20).
Each cup of Greek yogurt generates more than three cups of acid whey waste, which is expensive to dispose of sustainably. Startup Capro-X says it offers more cost-effective, creative solutions to the problem.
Incorporation of hygienic design standards is one of the most effective food safety strategies a company can employ to deal with problems that continue to arise in the food industry today, e.g., risk of recalls, lawsuits, bad reputation, according to...
Chlorate and other chlorine DBPs (disinfection by products) are a growing concern in modern-day food production with stringent regulations, which may affect production practices throughout the entire dairy production chain, according to Teagasc, Agriculture...
The Innovation Center for US Dairy is now accepting nominations for the ninth annual Sustainability Awards to honor dairy farmers, businesses and partnerships.
Wells Enterprises has announced its purchase of light ice cream company Halo Top. Wells already manufactures popular dessert brands like Blue Bunny, Bomb Pop and Chilly Cow.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019 (Sept. 23–25; Las Vegas Convention Center) co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019, will unite machinery suppliers together with end users across vertical industries for the largest packaging event of the year.
Over the weekend, US president Donald Trump put into effect a new round of tariffs on Chinese goods, while the US Dairy Export Council (USDEC) visited Chinese officials to preserve its relationship with China.
For the first time, Maple Hill Creamery will offer its organic, grass-fed milk in single serve SIG carton packs that have ‘minimal impact’ on the environment.
The University of Idaho has planned the largest research dairy in the US, set to break ground in 2021. A demonstration farm and agro-tourism center will accompany the 2,000-cow dairy on Idaho’s campus.
Dairy protein ingredients company Milk Specialties Global has released its first corporate social responsibility report, outlining new tactics for how it will reduce its carbon footprint and recycle water.
Alfa Laval has unveiled a new version of the Alfa Laval ThinkTop, the company’s valve sensing and control unit for hygienic valves used in the dairy and other industries.
AptarGroup has partnered with Nippon Closures Co. (NCC) in Japan to cross-license technology for tethered beverage closures, Flip Lid and StrapBand, with plans to expand into other areas.
More milk production is happening on fewer farms, and large-scale operations have expanded into non-traditional markets. Rabobank’s latest report on the changing US dairy landscape examines the biggest challenges.
The European Union’s effort to take sole ownership of common cheese terms based on origin has ended in an agreement, protecting the fate of ‘mozzarella’ around the world.
This week’s Dairy Dialog features three guests, Simon Evans, health and safety leader, at Parker Bioscience Filtration about their expanded facilities in the UK; Tasia Malakasis, Belle Chevre CEO, on the artisan goat cheese company’s latest launch, and...
‘A closer look at refrigerated shelves or confectionery departments of supermarkets shows paper-based packaging has the potential to stand out from competing products,’ according to Bosch.
Every August, parents return to lunch packing for a new school year and the US dairy industry gets involved in the process with a few timely snack launches.
The dairy industry generates about half of Wisconsin's annual industrial agricultural revenue, according to a new report from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The podcast this week features two interviews. The first is with Thomas Bailey, executive director of dairy research at Rabobank North America, talking about Rabobank’s latest report, ‘Making Milk Cool Again.’
After competing in the 2018 Sprint Accelerator and winning last fall’s Foodbytes! competition in NYC, SomaDetect is cementing its future with significant funding.
The curdled, cultured dairy product quark has a huge presence in Europe and Asia, but little to no competition in the US. For five years, Wünder Creamery has been trying to change that.
Nestlé, Lactalis and Danone continue leading the global dairy industry, but could see some shakeups in the future, according to a new analysis from Rabobank.
Alfa Laval has launched OptiLobe rotary lobe pumps, which the company says are cost-effective, reliable and versatile alternatives for general applications requiring gentle product treatment and easy serviceability.
This summer, the Dairy Business Association (DBA) has hosted ‘policy picnics’ in collaboration with the Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative. The member events brings together the dairy community during a time of economic stress.
Cargill's 2019 annual report was released this week, highlighting its recent efforts to be more environmentally friendly and continue growing sustainably.