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Brits continue to embrace plant-based milk

Brits continue to embrace plant-based milk

22 Jul 2019

From almond to oat and coconut to pea, plant-based milk alternatives are causing something of a stir, as latest research from Mintel reveals Brits are branching out in their milk tastes.

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Perfect Day debuts flora-based ice cream

Perfect Day debuts flora-based ice cream

15 Jul 2019

Perfect Day has announced the launch of its limited edition ice cream, allowing people for the first time to taste a product featuring Perfect Day's flora-based, animal-free dairy protein.

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Lactalis makes fourth U.S. acquisition

Lactalis makes fourth U.S. acquisition

11 Jul 2019

Lactalis Group has acquired Ehrmann Commonwealth Dairy, the U.S. yogurt business of Ehrmann AG, the Bavaria, Germany-based dairy company.

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Chobani announces Milk Matters program

Chobani announces Milk Matters program

9 Jul 2019

Chobani has announced what it describes as a comprehensive, groundbreaking program to further its commitment to positive transformation of its milkshed—supporting the economic, environmental, and social impacts of its #1 ingredient: fresh milk from loc...

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Kerry opens €20 million India facility

Kerry opens €20 million India facility

27 Jun 2019

Kerry Group has officially opened its new €20 million production facility in Tumkur, India.

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Firmenich takes an interest in ArtSci

Firmenich takes an interest in ArtSci

25 Jun 2019

Firmenich has formed a strategic partnership with ArtSci Biology Technologies, taking a minority equity stake in the Chinese flavour company.

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Exploring innovation in dairy cultures

Exploring innovation in dairy cultures

25 Jun 2019

The market for dairy cultures is bursting with innovation as the sector responds to growing demand for low sugar, lactose-free, plant-based and probiotic-enriched products.

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Parmela Creamery receives $1 million investment

Parmela Creamery receives $1 million investment

24 Jun 2019

Parmela Creamery has raised over $1 million in a Series Seed financing round led by 25Madison. Other investors include Gather Ventures and Luke Abbott.

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Fonterra: playing field is still tipped

Fonterra: "playing field is still tipped"

10 Jun 2019

Fonterra has responded to the New Zealand government’s review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA), saying that the proposed changes will bring some improvements to the sector, but it also represents a missed opportunity to better support New...

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Arla to shed jobs in Middle East move

Arla to shed jobs in Middle East move

7 Jun 2019

Parts of the production at three Arla Foods sites will be moved to newly acquired site in the Middle East as part of the farmer-owned company’s aim to bring new commercial opportunities to customers as well as its ongoing efforts to make its supply cha...

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Exploring options for natural low sugar dairy

Exploring options for natural low sugar dairy

21 May 2019

Natural sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit extracts may be one route to clean label dairy, but ingredient suppliers and researchers have developed a range of natural options beyond sweeteners.

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Chr. Hansen launches dairy culture to reduce added sugar

Chr. Hansen launches dairy culture to reduce added sugar

15 May 2019

Chr. Hansen has launched Sweety Y-1, which it claims is the first culture in the world to allow dairy manufacturers to create naturally sweeter products while reducing added sugar.

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