Archives for February 3, 2014

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EU heart health group backs sterols-stanols

By Shane STARLING

Two grams of plant sterols or plant stanols per day in functional foods can help manage cholesterol for those with moderate heart disease risk and who are taking statin drugs, the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) has said.

NZX granted US dairy derivatives trading approval

By Mark ASTLEY

The New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) has taken "another vital step" towards becoming a global player in the dairy industry by securing status as an authorised dairy trader in the US.

Rip that top off your Tetra Pak!

By Ben BOUCKLEY

Tetra Pak has launched its Tetra Top with Separable Top globally after successful trials in Scandinavia but admits its consumer reception will vary according to the local recycling culture.

Manure may have caused explosion

By Rachel Arthur

Researchers at Wageningen University and Research Centre (Wageningen UR) believe an ‘explosive mixture’ of manure and organic matter was the cause of a blast in a German dairy shed, not gas from flatulent cows. 

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The new got milk? MilkPEP unveils ‘next 20 year campaign’

By Mark ASTLEY

The Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP), the organization behind the famous got milk? campaign, has unveiled two new national marketing programs, including one it believes will become its “next 20 year campaign.”