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Dairy
Perfect Day’s animal-free dairy protein earns Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status
13 May 2020
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a “no objections” letter for the animal-free dairy company Perfect Day’s β-lactoglobulin protein. The letter certifies that the protein has attained Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status.
Read morePlant-Based butter: the new star in the dairy aisle
8 May 2020
First, there was meat, then there was milk. Now, butter is shaping up to be the new darling of the plant-based offerings as consumers look toward more sustainable alternatives for their diets.
Read moreCatered foodservice meals in the UK to have 20% less meat
24 Apr 2020
Public sector caterers serving schools, universities, hospitals and care homes have pledged to reduce the amount of meat served on their menus by 20%. There is simultaneously a focus on reducing overall red meat offerings.
Read moreHochdorf reports "year of transformation"
26 Mar 2020
2019 was a year of transformation for the Hochdorf Group, it says, caused in particular by acquisitions in recent years that did not develop as hoped.
Read moreNovozymes launches lactase enzyme
25 Mar 2020
Novozymes is launching Saphera Fiber, a new lactase enzyme to increase the content of fibres while also reducing sugar in fermented and non-fermented dairy products.
Read moreFonterra reports upturn for 1H2020
20 Mar 2020
Fonterra has announced its 2020 Interim Results, which show the co-operative’s financial performance has improved with increased underlying earnings and reduced debt.
Read moreInnova: ice cream balance changing
16 Mar 2020
Pleasure is still the driving force behind ice cream purchases, with consumers naming its taste, the fact that it’s a treat and makes people feel happy as the top three reasons for buying it.
Read moreFrieslandCampina sees OP rise, revenue decline
3 Mar 2020
For 2019, FrieslandCampina hs reported that operating profit increased by 26.3% to €432 million. Profit rose by 36.9% to €278 million mainly as a result of one-off gains and improved operating profits in Consumer Dairy and Dairy Essentials.
Read moreValio to set science-based climate targets
2 Mar 2020
Valio says it is the first Finnish food company to set climate targets in line with the Paris Agreement
Innova: dairy industry also focusing on health and pleasure
27 Feb 2020
The influence of Innova Market Insights Top Ten Trends for 2020 is, it says, clearly apparent in the dairy category, which is facing key challenges in remaining viable amid changing consumer tastes. This is particularly apparent because of the strong ...
Read moreArla Foods reports "strong global growth"
25 Feb 2020
The Arla Foods Group has announced what it describes as strong global growth for 2019, with a slight revenue increase in the UK, driven by continued growth in the company’s branded sales.
Read moreDanone launches Baby Formula Track & Connect
21 Feb 2020
Danone has launched Baby Formula Track & Connect which it describes as an innovative, data-driven service for consumers and retailers giving greater transparency on the product’s farm-to-fork journey.
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