Archives for November 13, 2007

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Friesland ups capacity for healthy whey

By  Jess Halliday

Friesland Foods Domo has invested €6M in its whey protein plant in Workum, The Netherlands, allowing it to increase production of infant formula ingredients and produce its new low-fat ingredient for dairy applications.

Robert Wiseman boosts turnover 12 per cent

By  Ahmed ElAmin

Helped by a global shortage of raw milk, Robert Wiseman Dairies beat back increased input costs to raise margins and boost turnover by 12.2 per cent for the six months ended 29 September.

Phytobase makes healthy chocs with superfruits

By  Jess Halliday

Phytobase is introducing a new organic dark chocolate bonbon at Whole Foods stores in the US that contains healthy ingredients at the cutting edge of the functional foods trend.

CNI brings healthy fibre to food makers

Colloides Naturels International targets natural market demand with a combination of a wheat fibre and an acacia gum fibre that provides non-soluble and soluble fibre for a wide variety of food applications.

Metro Group completes Europe's largest RFID rollout

By  Ahmed ElAmin

The Metro Group has upped the ante in Europe's move toward using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, completing the roll out of its use to 180 additional stores and warehouses in Germany.

Organic milk profits on health claims

By  Neil Merrett

Sales of organic milk within the UK are up by about 11 per cent to 200m litres a year, boosted by studies linking the product with a number of health benefits, a leading dairy processor claims.

Natural antioxidants for dairy, beverages launched

By  Charlotte Eyre

A basic pack of antioxidants on the market today targets beverage and dairy companies looking to meet the rising demand for healthy products derived from natural ingredients.

Pea protein poised as soy alternative

Food and beverage makers can benefit from the nutritional profile and positive clean label message behind pea protein extracted by a clean water process, claims Roquette.