Milk and cheese remain staples of diet in most parts of the world,
but yoghurt continues to be the main engine for growth in the
global market, not least because of its versatility as a functional
product, according a recent report...
Another milk marketed to help consumers sleep better goes on sale
in the UK this week, where a third of all adults are said to be
affected by sleeping problems.
Dutch firm Lipid Nutrition has received confirmation from the US
Food and Drug Administration that its Betapol lipid, a human milk
fat replacer, is safe for use in infant formula.
Infant formula with added probiotic bacteria appeared to reduce
irritability in infants and lowered the frequency of antibiotic
use, report US researchers.
Dairy innovator Valio has extended its lactose-free milk drink to
Switzerland through its first licensing agreement for the
technology with the Swiss firm Emmi.
Smokers who breast feed should take iodine supplements, say Danish
researchers, who found that smoking could impact the transport of
iodine in human milk and could reduce iodine levels - a lack of
which could impact thyroid hormone...
Millions of dollars in investment poured into a new technology may
pay off for US food manufacturer Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings.
Targeting the low-fat market, the company said that it has
developed a revolutionary "slow...
Finland's National Food Agency is to investigate the marketing of
infant formulae and draw up an action plan to ensure compliance
with regulations after feedback from consumers prompted concern.
As 10 countries prepare themselves for accession to the European
Union in April, a new report reveals food manufacturers entering,
and already present in, these countries might want to start pushing
high value dairy products.
Preliminary research in the US finds that soy isoflavones, found in
soy infant formula, do not disrupt infant development, despite
concerns from some scientists that the isoflavones could act like
female hormones in infants.
Europe's first international conference on folates, taking place in
Poland early next year, is expected to shed new light on folate
bioavailability in foods and help understand how to boost
consumption of this essential vitamin.
Experts meeting at a symposium on probiotics this autumn said that
further scientific support is needed to explore the strong
potential for health benefits of these bacteria.
When onlookers of the food ingredients industry claim that
consolidation will be a key trend in coming years they are
generally referring to mergers and acquisitions. But could it be
that consolidation in this increasingly competitive...
Premature infants fed breast milk made developmental gains equal to
or greater than those fed formula specially designed for
low-birth-weight infants, reports a team of international
researchers.
US dairy associations are rolling out a new 'Healthy Weight with
Dairy' advertising campaign next week to tout scientific research
linking dairy consumption with reduced body weight.
Adolescent boys who drank three servings of milk daily while taking
part in a standardised strength training programme had
significantly greater increases in bone density compared to those
who drank juice, finds a new study.
Research in Conneticut finds that three servings of milk a day
combined with a strength training programme helps adolescent boys
build greater bond density compared to those who simply drank
juice.
Sales of colostrum and a high-antibody milk have risen
significantly in key Asian markets following the outbreak of SARS
earlier this year, reports New Zealand dairy leader Fonterra.
Food and drink manufacturers are facing tougher competition as
category boundaries are blurred with the addition of beauty
ingredients to a range of foodstuffs, claims a new report.
Thriving global cheese production is likely to spur new
developments in whey processing, and combined with new process
technologies, offer significant growth opportunities for
specialists, reveals a new report.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has granted approval for a proprietary formulation of lactoferrin. The ruling paves the way for the commercial application of this new food safety technology.
DMV International, a division of dairy giant Campina, has entered
into an agreement with AgriMark, USA, for the production of its
bioactive protein lactoferrin.
Irish dairy ingredients group Glanbia sees profits fall in the
first half of 2003, with an exit from the prepared meat business
and adverse exchange rates both taking their toll on an otherwise
satisfactory performance.
Adolescent girls who consume a moderate amount of dairy products
are not likely to have a higher body mass index or experience an
increase in percentage of body fat, concludes a new study.
UK dairy farmers are planning to market the controversial A2 milk,
said to be better for the heart, and also claimed to help children
with autism, according to a report.
Increasing consumption of sodas and juices could be causing rickets
associated with calcium deficiency in North American children, as
children drink less nutrient-rich milk, suggest researchers.
The nutraceutical industry could soon be using ingredients recycled
from the waste produced by cheese makers and other food
manufacturers. Australian scientists have designed a patented
method to extract nutrients from whey and other...
Both the dairy sector and confectionery, considered reasonably
mature markets, are finding new ways of adding value to products -
the addition of functional ingredients. CLA yoghurts and
energy-boosting chocolate bars are among the...
Eating foods containing full milk fat appears to protect against
asthma among young children, concludes a new study, while there is
no association between fish, fruit or vegetables and the disease.
Finnish dairy company Valio has seen the launch of two infant
nutrition products this spring, both in Finland and abroad,
featuring the probiotic lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus
Gorbach & Goldin (LGG).
The value of dietary fibre in the adult diet is now recognised as
important but in a journal this month researchers suggest that
babies may also benefit from the effects on bowel health by adding
fibre to milk formula.
Drinking fermented milk appeared to eliminate or drastically reduce
symptoms related to lactose intolerance in people with the allergy,
report US researchers on a small study.
The UK Dairy Council is launching a campaign to try to improve the
image of milk. A survey found that women are not eating the
recommended three portions of dairy products a day and many believe
the fat content of milk to be much...
Are perceptions of whey products as more than a milk powder
substitute changing? According to a new report from market analysts
Zenith International, yes, as processors increasingly looking for
added value start turning towards...
Europe's largest dairy group Arla Foods and German sugar
manufacturer Nordzucker have finally begun production of Gaio
tagatose. The sweetener is said to look and taste like sugar but
with a third of the calories.
The Food Standards Authority of Australia and New Zealand confirms
that milk is safe and nutritious, despite arguments suggesting that
some types of milk can lead to diseases such as autism and
diabetes.
Annual results from Irish dairy ingredients group Glanbia reflected
the weak international dairy markets, but the company said its
nutritional activities helped sales and the new business unit is
showing good growth potential.
Belgian soyfoods maker Alpro is set to launch a major marketing
campaign in the UK in an attempt to attract new customers, without
food intolerances, to its products. But Datamonitor analysts
highlight some key problems with this...
Milk, it seems, is the next product to get the major marketing
makeover. For years a staple product in most western diets, milk
has become increasingly important in recent years not least because
of growing awareness of the health...
As the European consumer becomes more health-conscious, dairy
companies are finding new ways of tapping into the trend. And with
recent figures showing that butter and cheese sales in western
Europe continue to grow, it seems that...
The European Commission today cleared the joint venture between
Swiss food group Nestle and New Zealand's dairy cooperative
Fonterra to produce and distribute dairy products in North and
South America.
