Borealis and Borouge launch LDPE packaging grade
For the first time, Borealis and Borouge have jointly manufactured a product at one single location to sell globally.
Archives for October 30, 2017
Homogenizers are expanding into areas besides whey, milk and yogurt
Homogenization is used to increase the shelf life of milk, reduce the use of stabilizers and other emulsifiers in low fat products such as low-fat mayonnaise, and give structure to products such as yogurt.
Yoghurt soars as China develops new dairy foothold
Cheaper production costs and higher quality products have led foreign companies to dominate most Chinese dairy markets, but high margins and booming demand have put local firms in pole position in the yoghurt market.
Saputo to take over Murray Goulburn for $1bn
After many rumors over the potential sale of Australia’s Murray Goulburn Co-Operative Co. Limited, Canadian dairy company Saputo Inc. has emerged as the company that will take over the cooperative.
Bio-Rad targets Enterobacteriaceae detection in hours
Bio-Rad Laboratories has introduced a real-time PCR kit to detect Enterobacteriaceae in three hours following a single enrichment in non-selective buffered peptone water.
Grupo Lala completes Vigor Alimentos acquisition
Grupo Lala has completed the acquisition of a 99.9% share of Brazilian dairy company Vigor Alimentos, S.A. in a deal worth $1.3bn, aligning with the company’s strategy of expanding its value-added dairy business in South America.