News & Analysis on the Dairy Industry & Markets
Asian drinks conglomerate San Miguel (SMC), currently embroiled in a bidding war with New Zealand dairy co-operative Fonterra for Australia's National Foods, is being lined-up as a potential buyer for New Zealand Dairy Foods, Tom Armitage reports.
Finnish plant sterol maker Raisio has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Polish dairy Obory that will allow it to launch new Benecol products in the emerging market.
Acrylamide, a harmful chemical identified in baked and fried foods, does not increase the risk of breast cancer in women, say US and Swedish researchers, writes Lindsey Partos.
Packaging firm Ilapak is targeting cheese processors with an innovative range of packaging solutions at this year's Interpack show in Dusseldorf.
Danisco protects market position in Asia, completing a joint venture deal in China to ramp up production of its xylitol sweetenener, writes Lindsey Partos.