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DuPont, Inbiose get approval for HMO ingredient
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.
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Nestlé launches first product with new sugar reduction technique
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.
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DSM launches "fastest lactase enzyme on the market"
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.
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First Milk profits rise
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).
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Fonterra raises forecast Farmgate Milk Price
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.
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DSM intros yogurt cultures
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.
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Müller to invest £60m, close location
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.
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Agropur launches dairy innovation competition
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.
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Cheese snacks are an opportunity
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.
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Chr. Hansen launches cheese coagulant
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.
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Fonterra gets milk lipids award
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.
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Bel gets 65% of MOM
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.
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