UK dairies taking 'wait and see' approach to Scottish independence
Muller Wiseman Dairies, Arla Foods, and First Milk appear to be taking a “wait and see” approach to the prospect of Scottish independence.
Archives for September 15, 2014
Australia-China
Minister: Australia’s “food bowl of Asia” no threat to Chinese farmers
Agriculture minister Barnaby Joyce has assured Chinese farmers that Australia is “not a threat” to their livelihoods on a day when two Far East investment groups established a A$3bn (US$2.7bn) fund to invest in Australian agriculture.
Consuming high-fat dairy slashes type 2 diabetes risk: Study
A high intake of high-fat dairy products such as cream could reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, a Swedish study suggests.
Age is just a number: Huge potential for protein in aging market, says DuPont
The rising aging population in the US presents an underexploited opportunity for food and beverage marketers—particularly in the already massive protein market, as older consumers are just as desperate for sustained energy as their younger counterparts.
Study compares 8 probiotic products' efficacy
Empty stomach: Probiotics professor clarifies findings of efficacy study
A soon-to-be-published UK study has questioned the efficacy of several on-shelf probiotic products after testing eight including giants Yakult and Danone – but the lead author tells us its key findings have been distorted in the press.