Ireland dishes out funds for dairy research
A range of development projects, from functional dairy proteins to cheddar cheese, will benefit from a multi-million euro investment in Ireland's dairy industry, the country's government has announced.
Archives for April 19, 2007
Tension marrs Irish dairy sales rise
Rising commodity prices in the second half of 2006 helped the Irish Dairy Board to a five per cent sales rise for the year, but producers warn they are not reaping the benefits.
Exclusive interview
Inside Nestlé's R&D world
In the first of a new series of exclusive interviews, Professor Peter van Bladeren, Nestlé's director of science and research, tells Stephen Daniells how collaboration is key to innovation at the Nestlé Research Center.
Salt reduction may slash heart disease risk - study
Cutting salt intake may slash the long-term risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 35 per cent, says a new multi-centre study from a group of leading US universities.
Irish court judges in Glanbia's favour in probiotic case
The Irish Commercial Court has judged that the Yoplait Essence brand does not infringe on Danone's Essensis trademark, and that the French dairy giant's trademark should be revoked, as it is not a genuine market brand.