Chobani confirms then denies Canada pull-out
Greek yogurt giant Chobani has confirmed, then denied, that it is pulling out of Canada “for the time being” following the postponement of its nationwide launch in the country.
Archives for January 18, 2013
Australian cheese listeria outbreak linked to two deaths
A listeria outbreak from cheese in Australia has been linked to the death of two people and has led to 18 cases nationally.
Nanotechnology delivers anti-fouling surface for food factories
Scientists have successfully used nanotechnology to create a contaminant-resistant surface for stainless steel, which they claim can increase production efficiency and productivity and safeguard food safety.
Yoplait targets tweens with Pro-Force Greek yogurt
Yoplait is expanding its portfolio in the fast-growing Greek yogurt sector with a new product targeting tweens.
Mengniu brand value plummets in 2012 as the Yili brand soars
Mengniu saw its brand value plummet by more than 30% in 2012, as Chinese public concern over the safety of domestically-manufactured dairy products continued to turn consumers towards ‘safer’ international brands.
Callebaut ups Scandinavian capacity with $36m Carletti acquisitions
Barry Callebaut has acquired Sweden’s ASM Foods from Carletti and has taken over additional operations from Carletti in Demark to up its production capacity in Scandinavia.
Canadian milk supplier in the dark over delayed Chobani construction plans
Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) has been offered no “further details” of Chobani’s Canadian manufacturing plant construction plans - despite being lined-up to supply the Greek yogurt giant’s proposed new facility.