Archives for June 2, 2003

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Fermented milk solution

Researchers in the US believe that fermented milk may eliminate or drastically reduce symptoms related to lactose intolerance in people with the allergy.

Dairy Crest to close facility

The steep decline in world prices for dairy commodities such as skimmed milk powder has forced UK group Dairy Crest to close one of its main production facilities as part of an effort to refocus its core markets.

Preventative measures

Allied Bakeries has reached an agreement with industrial equipment supplier APV Baker to cover equipment service and maintenance for more than 50 key processing units in five plants.

Bel turns to Galaxy for dairy alternatives

Not content with being one of Europe's largest suppliers of branded cheeses, French group Fromageries Bel is now seeking to gain a foothold in the fast-growing dairy alternative market via an agreement with Galaxy Nutritional Foods.

Fibre-powered drinks

Soluble fibre, the rising star of the ingredients world, has traditionally been found and consumed in solid foods such as cereals, vegetables and fruits. A new generation of soluble fibres - formulated by a number of ingredients companies in Europe...