China uncovers more melamine-tainted milk powder
Employees from a Chinese dairy company have been taken into police custody on suspicion of selling tonnes of melamine-tainted milk powder.
Archives for December 11, 2009
Emmi invests in French and Italian cheese markets
Swiss dairy processor Emmi is expanding its cheese business, buying stakes in packaging specialist Diprola in France and Venchiaredo, an Italian fresh cheese and mozzarella maker.
Martek signs omega-3,-6 supply deal with Fonterra
Omega-3 specialist Martek has signed an agreement with Fonterra to become its sole source supplier of DHA and ARA for infant formula and milk drinks aimed at young mothers and pregnant women.
Big changes needed to make diets sustainable, report
Reducing meat and dairy consumption, eating fewer fatty and sugary foods, and wasting less food are the three changes to consumption habits that will have the biggest impact on making diets more sustainable, says a new report.
Stanpac relocates Texas packaging operation
Dairy packaging specialist Stanpac is relocating its Dallas operation to Brenham, Texas, in a move that strengthens its partnership with Blue Bell Creameries.
FrieslandCampina plans 942 job losses in production shake-up
Dutch dairy co-operative FrieslandCampina has announced six site closures and 942 fresh job losses a year after its formation.
Dispatches from NI Health Claims Conference 2009
Danone seeks clarity on claims timetable
Danone is calling for a clear health claims regulatory timetable to be implemented over the next few weeks because the current lack of clarity is “restricting the competitiveness of businesses”, reports our sister publication Food Manufacture.