Latest News in the food Industry

2 Apr 2018

DuPont Nutrition & Health and Inbiose have announced regulatory approval of their first human milk oligosaccharide (HMO) ingredient for infant formula in the European market.

30 Mar 2018

Nestlé UK and Ireland has unveiled Milkybar Wowsomes, which it claims is the first chocolate bar in the world to use Nestlé’s innovative sugar reduction technique.

20 Mar 2018

DSM has launched Maxilact Smart, which it claims is the fastest lactase enzyme on the market, enabling a significant increase in production efficiency and capacity.

16 Dec 2016

First Milk has released its financial results for the six months to 30 September 2016.Operating profits were up to £9.2 million (vs. £1.2m in the prior year) and profits before tax were up to £6.8 million (vs. a loss of £2.4m in the prior year).

22 Nov 2016

Fonterra has increased its 2016/17 forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 75 cents to NZ$6.00 per kgMS, making the forecast total payout available to farmers $6.50 to $6.60 before retentions.

11 Nov 2016

DSM has introduced a new range of freeze-dried cultures for set yogurt formats. The new Delvo cultures are said to allow for more texture and flavour variations in set yogurts and result in reduced levels of liquid whey over shelf life.

10 Nov 2016

Proposals designed to secure a sustainable future for Britain’s biggest fresh milk and ingredients business have been confirmed by Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI), involvomg an investment of £60million.

10 Nov 2016

Canada’s Agropur Cooperative, in partnership with the Quartier de l’innovation de Montréal, AgBioCentre and NineSigma, launched Inno Challenge, an initiative to create new dairy products through open innovation.

3 Nov 2016

Reinventing cheese as a naturally-healthier snack is the biggest growth opportunity for dairy companies, according to New Nutrition Business in its new report, 10 Key Trends in the Business of Dairy Nutrition.

2 Nov 2016

Chr. Hansen has launched a new coagulant - CHY-MAX Special – which it describes as a true game changer for soft cheese manufacturers and the food service sector by eliminating undesired bitter notes developing throughout shelf life.

31 Oct 2016

Fonterra’s research and development team has received an innovation award for their work in milk lipids and their role in supporting the nutritional value of maternal and paediatric nutritional products.

26 Oct 2016

The Bel Group is to acquire a majority 65% shareholding in the MOM Group from LBO France in a deal valuing MOM at €850 million. MOM’s management will hold the remaining 35% of ordinary shares.