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Danone launches ‘new category’ of yogurt for Spanish market
Danone has launched a “new category” of yogurt to Spanish consumers – offering the experience of eating ice cream with the nutritional benefits of yogurt.
‘Radical efficiency’ savings could see Arla cut supplier numbers
Arla Foods is taking ‘radical’ cost-cutting steps to keep pace with rivals and told DairyReporter.com that fewer suppliers might have to offer lower prices for packaging and other materials.
Greek yogurt and ‘better-for-you’ products set to drive 2012 US dairy sales
The ever-growing popularity of ‘better-for-you’ organic and functional food is set to drive US dairy sector sales in 2012, according to an industry trends report.
Top 5 US yogurt brands - Chobani wins while Danone, Yoplait brands lose out
US yogurt consumers showed their taste for Greek indulgence in an influential 2012 research poll by Harris Interactive, reporting higher satisfaction levels with major brands such as Chobani and surprise below average scores for products including Dannon Activia.
Dairy processor Murray Goulburn facing union lawsuit over workforce cuts
Australian dairy processor Murray Goulburn Cooperative (MG) is facing legal action over plans to reduce its workforce by over 300 in an effort to reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
Australia approves raw milk cheese sale proposal
Australia looks set to okay the sale of non-pasteurised hard cheeses after food safety authorities approved a proposal to sell raw milk products in the country.
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Sexier mice eat probiotic yogurt: researcher hints at human implications
The co-author of a research paper that found that mice fed probiotic yogurt displayed 'mouse swagger' and better sexual performance has told DairyReporter...
Yoplait agreement will ‘solidify’ Canadian yogurt industry position - Ultima Foods
Ultima Foods has signalled its intention to “solidify” its leadership of the Canadian dairy industry through a double edged agreement that will see it continue to produce Yoplait brand yogurt and launch of its own brand of yogurt products...
Glanbia dismisses Dairy Ireland spin-off ‘speculation’
Demand for whey products underpinned a strong first quarter for Glanbia with analysts hailing an ‘encouraging start’ to the year, but the firm has dismissed talk that it plans to spin-off its Dairy Ireland business as 'speculation'...
Declining raw milk prices support ‘strong’ Dean Foods Q1 results
US processor Dean Foods has reported 'stronger than forecasted' results for the first quarter of 2012 – citing the declining price of raw milk and solid growth across its segments as defining factors...
Food solution integration costs hit otherwise satisfactory GEA Q1 results
GEA said continuing strong demand for food processing technology meant it was “satisfied” with performance in the first quarter of 2012 even as one-off integration costs for its food solutions unit were largely responsible for its year-on-year operating profits tumbling by almost €30m...
Carbery explores flavours for ageing consumers
Carbery is exploring the potential of flavours to make protein-fortified products more palatable to ageing consumers, according to head of research and development Aine Hallihan...
Global Industry News
Kellogg’s revamps brand, but significantly?from BakeryAndSnacks.com
Global cereal giant, Kellogg’s is investing in a ‘significant’ revamp of its 106-year-old brand in a bid to resonate better with today’s tech savvy consumers, but analysts say it won’t be anything significant.
Food-based natural nanoparticle discovery opens debate on safetyfrom FoodQualityNews.com
Indian researchers have discovered carbon nanoparticles (CNPs) in foods such as bread, corn flakes and caramel – increasing the likelihood that consumption of nanoparticles in food is safe.
Emotions hit fever pitch as PepsiCo draws fire for Michael Jordan Gatorade advertfrom BeverageDaily.com
PepsiCo says it is ‘reviewing’ the Public Health Advocacy Institute’s letter to the US Federal Trade Commission, attacking the firm for claiming that Gatorade helped basketball star Michael Jordan win a key match whilst ill, and asking whether film had been doctored to show him drinking it.
Crown appoints new European presidentfrom FoodProductionDaily.com
Crown Holdings has announced a senior management shake-up in its European division – including the appointment of a new president for the region.