With consumer preference for healthy and functional food continuing to grow, so too is the market for probiotic yogurts. The associated digestive health benefits are accepted by consumers – to the point that they want more. Dairy manufacturers are challenged...
Danish researchers have developed ‘cell factories’ that can produce food ingredients from the by-products of food production that would otherwise be wasted.
Westland Milk Products says it is working with milk suppliers to encourage more production suitable for its new NZ$22m (US$14.4m) segregation plant at its Hokitika production facility, exploring market opportunities and developing logistics to cater for...
A global dairy commodity update from Maxum Foods Pty Ltd shows improving expansion in milk supply for December 2019 and a slowing in trade in milk powders. US cheese retailers are contributing with holiday promotions.
Arla Foods Ingredients has developed a special protein ingredient for skyr, allowing manufacturers to deliver products that meet consumer preferences on taste, mouthfeel and appearance.
Avoiding cow's milk formula and exclusively breastfeeding in the first three days of life helps reduce later lactose intolerance, according a Japanese clinical trial.
The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) issues a series of recommendations designed to reduce infant formula contamination.
Earlier this month, the first accelerator sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) saw presentations from nine dairy finalists, driven by fluid milk innovation.
In the Greek yogurt company’s biggest brand expansion to date, Chobani will roll out oat beverages, oat yogurt substitutes, oatmeal dairy yogurt, and dairy creamers in the coming months.
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) sponsored Real California Milk’s inaugural accelerator competition, which wrapped up last week with more than $450,000 worth of prizes.
GEA has launched its new nitrogen freezing pilot plant for bacteria, giving dairy processors the opportunity to trial the new technology in their own plants before investing in production-scale equipment.
The 11th NIZO Dairy Conference took place in The Netherlands last month, to discuss recent scientific developments in the field of milk protein functionality.
Nutrition experts are recommending that infant and follow-on formula contain the same amount of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids as they say new regulatory standards do not go far enough.
DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences has launched what it says is its new flagship dairy enzyme – DuPont Danisco Nurica – which facilitates up to 35% total sugar reduction while generating prebiotic dietary fiber in situ through the natural conversion of...
Friesland Campina’s revamped operational structure will help better meet the needs of North American customers, an executive said at a recent trade show.
Tetra Pak has announced the opening of a €25m ($27.8m) site in Poland with sales, engineering and manufacturing facilities for cheese production solutions.
Fonterra and By-Health Co. Ltd., a global vitamin and dietary supplements (VDS) enterprise, have entered into a strategic R&D partnership to focus on developing innovative nutritional solutions for the health and wellness market.
SupplySide West (SSW) returns to Las Vegas this week, bringing together more than 17,000 ingredients buyers and suppliers. Arla Foods and NZMP will showcase proteins for use in dairy and dairy alternative products.
Nine dairy startups promoting everything from whey protein-packed probiotic drinks to indulgent dessert-inspired dairy beverages will square up in San Francisco on November 7 in a competition designed to identify novel applications for fluid milk with...
Dairy companies at this year’s National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) show highlighted protein products, though cheese snacks at the US convenience store haven’t changed much in the last decade, with sticks and bars still ruling the aisles.
This week Chobani launches a limited edition Greek yogurt flavor in honor of National Farmer’s Day on October 12. A portion of the proceeds will help protect America’s farmland.
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.
On this week’s Dairy Dialog podcast, we speak with FrieslandCampina Ingredients about two recent launches at the FiAsia event, and have two interviews about the One Planet Business for Biodiversity (OP2B) coalition. We also have our weekly look at the...
Antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high levels of salt in the diet, according to a new Penn State study.
American dairy has been on a charm offensive in Southeast Asia recently, in a bid to persuade more food companies to feature its protein and permeate ingredients in their products.
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.
Shelf-stable cheese snack brand Moon Cheese has refreshed its packaging and is building its portfolio for greater transparency and communication with customers.
Seniors and their families want to invest in healthy ageing and happy later life. Finnish dairy cooperative Valio said with its most recent innovations, food manufacturers can add the benefits of phospholipids on cognitive health and create desirable...
Swedish company AAK is set to become one of the world’s leading suppliers of speciality lecithin after acquiring a majority stake in UK-based Soya International.
The Innovation Center for US Dairy is now accepting nominations for the ninth annual Sustainability Awards to honor dairy farmers, businesses and partnerships.
Milk from one cow individually packaged is the vision with which project ‘ElkeMelk’ responds to the growing interest in local products from known origins.
As the internet and direct selling channels prove popular routes to market for sports nutrition brands in Colombia, we explore the segments and players leading the landscape and the challenges they face, with market research provider, Euromonitor International.
