Dairy-based ingredients

Got Chocolate Milk? Olympic campaign will 'extend product equity'

13-Dec-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

The new Built with Chocolate Milk campaign, the flavored, mustache-free sister of Got Milk?, will provide the US dairy industry with an opportunity to develop the "brand and nutritional equity" of milk, the organisation behind it has claimed.

Chobani ramps up production at monster plant in Idaho as its Greek yogurt sales rise 32% in year-to-date

12-Dec-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Chobani's yogurt factory in Twin Falls, Idaho - the largest in the world - has reached “optimal production capability”, churning out a million cases a week less than a year after launch.

Organic milk higher in heart-healthy omega-3: US study

12-Dec-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Organic milk contains significantly higher concentrations of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to milk from conventionally-managed dairy cows, US researchers have found.

WhiteWave Foods enters produce aisle with Earthbound Organic acquisition

10-Dec-2013 By Maggie Hennessy

Consumer packaged food and beverage firm WhiteWave Foods has acquired organic food brand Earthbound Farm from its existing shareholders led by Kainos Capital and founders Drew and Myra Goodman, for approximately $600 million in cash.

Chobani goes head to head with Yoplait Greek 100 with new all-natural Simply 100 Greek yogurt

09-Dec-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Chobani is going head-to-head with Yoplait Greek 100 with the launch of Chobani Simply 100 Greek Yogurt, a 100-calorie authentic strained Greek Yogurt sweetened with monk fruit, stevia leaf and evaporated cane juice.

Innova: More than a third of new yogurt launches in US feature protein claims

03-Dec-2013 By Elaine WATSON

More than a third of new products launched in the US yogurt market in the year to September 2013 featured protein claims, according to new data from Innova Market Insights.

Relaxation ice cream ahead of its time?

Relaxation beverage founder betting on sleepy time ice cream supplement

02-Dec-2013 By Maggie Hennessy

Ever found yourself unable to shake off the stress of the day even while enjoying your evening bowl of ice cream? Bebida Beverage Co. (BeBevCo), the manufacturer of Koma Unwind relaxation drink, hopes to address the roughly 100 million consumers who either...

Dispatches from #FIE2013

Protein has a big ‘ordinary’ future, says Glanbia

27-Nov-2013 By Shane STARLING

Irish dairy ingredients specialist Glanbia Nutritionals once filled its sights almost exclusively with the sports nutrition sector, but the explosion of interest in protein means the ‘ordinary’ mainstream food industry is a bigger and bigger target.

Chobani begins UK withdrawal ahead of 'locally sourced' yogurt relaunch

26-Nov-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Chobani has begun pulling its strained yogurt range from shelves in the UK ahead of a "locally sourced, locally crafted" product relaunch in 2014 or 2015.

FAO backs dairy to raise nutrition among poorest people

26-Nov-2013

Dairy products have an important role to play in improving nutritional levels among the world’s poorest people, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says in a new book.

Live from #FIE2013 in Frankfurt, Germany

Irish firm offers (cheaper) heat resistant probiotics for infant formula

20-Nov-2013 By Shane STARLING

Irish biotech start-up AnaBio Technologies is in advanced negotiations with major infant formula makers interested in its encapsulation technologies that can blend probiotics and minerals into heat treated products at cost-effective prices.

BRAND CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF COKE INVESTMENT

‘We're selling the sex appeal of vitality’: Coke-backed dairy drinks brand Core Power

19-Nov-2013 By Ben BOUCKLEY

The CEO of Core Power – the first US dairy brand Coke invested in directly – says his firm is selling the ‘sex appeal of vitality’ with its high protein shakes, and plans further product launches.

LIVE FROM THE INTERNATIONAL DAIRY SHOW

Conservative North American dairy more 'open to innovation': Chr Hansen

12-Nov-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

The typically “conservative” North American dairy industry is becoming increasingly "open to innovation", natural ingredients supplier, Chr Hansen, has claimed following the launch of its cheese color, WhiteWhey.

Moo Mixers Syrups CEO: Want your kids to drink milk instead of juice and soda? Try this...

11-Nov-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Milk is a great source of calcium, protein, vitamin D and potassium. But kids’ consumption levels have been falling steadily for three decades. So how can food marketers make milk fun again?

General Mills makes health gains across US categories

31-Oct-2013 By Maggie Hennessy

General Mills has improved the health profile of 73% of its U.S. retail sales volume since 2005, with more than 20% improvement in fiscal 2013 alone. 

Stonyfield packaging overhaul highlights absence of ‘toxic pesticides’

28-Oct-2013

Organic yogurt maker Stonyfield is rolling out new packaging hammering home its organic credentials with a new logo featuring the phrase ‘no toxic pesticides used here’ following research suggesting 74% of Americans would like to eat food produced with...

Panel of experts proposes monograph system to regulate probiotics claims in US

22-Oct-2013 By Hank Schultz

A paper written by a group coordinated out of the University of Maryland proposes significant changes to the way probiotics are regulated, including using a monograph system similar to what regulators use in Canada to govern the use of the organisms.

Potential in gluten-free market significant for egg replacers: Arla

16-Oct-2013 By Maggie Hennessy

As egg white prices continue to rise on the heels of continual popularity in foodservice applications, egg replacement firms like Arla Foods Ingredients are seeing growing interest in egg white replacements, in particular the gluten-free arena, given...

Chobani seals Cornell University partnership with $1.5m donation

15-Oct-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

New York-based Greek yogurt manufacturer Chobani has teamed up with Cornell University to promote food science and innovation in the dairy industry.

Arla launches whey proteins in US bakery market

11-Oct-2013 By Kacey Culliney

Arla Foods Ingredients is focused more on functionality than ‘all natural’ for the US launch of its whey proteins for bakery, its global sales manager says.

General Mills unveils sustainable sourcing commitments for 10 core raw materials

26-Sep-2013 By Elaine WATSON

UPDATED - General Mills has unveiled a commitment to sustainably source 10 key ingredients, representing 50% of its raw material purchases, by 2020. 

Cow Wow 'cereal milk' hits the big time... with a touch of help from Jimmy Kimmel

24-Sep-2013 By Elaine WATSON

The beverage aisle is easily one of the most dynamic parts of the store, with new energy drinks, teas, waters and fruit drinks entering - and exiting - almost daily. But when it comes to flavored milks, why is there just chocolate, strawberry and vanilla?

General Mills: ‘Our Q1 Greek yogurt sales grew nearly 100%, more than double the growth rate of this segment’

20-Sep-2013 By Elaine WATSON

US sales of General Mills’ Greek yogurt business “continue to significantly outpace the segment”, said CEO Ken Powell during the firm’s first quarter earnings call this week.

Chobani made people sick through its negligence, alleges California plaintiff

18-Sep-2013 By Elaine WATSON

A California resident has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Chobani accusing it of negligence and breaching the implied warranty of merchantability for its yogurts following the recent mold outbreak.

Chobani issues recall notice for moldy Greek yogurt following 'illness claims'

05-Sep-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Chobani has issued an formal voluntary recall for one batch of its branded Greek yogurt in the US following reports of illness - just days after the company discovered mold in the product lot.

Nestlé 'stands by' Gerber infant formula probiotic health claims

29-Aug-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Nestlé Nutrition has reiterated its belief in the immune system-related benefits of its Gerber brand probiotic-enriched infant nutrition products, after a US District Judge threw out a lawsuit that branded its claims "misleading."

High intakes of dairy are associated with a significant decrease in the risk of type 2 diabetes, says meta-analysis

20-Aug-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Can consuming dairy products reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? The answer, according to a systematic review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition last week, is a qualified YES. 

What's a bored, hypoglycemic lawyer to do? Start a natural label, low sugar ice cream company, of course!

24-Jul-2013 By Hank Schultz

For Justin Woolverton, founder and CEO of premium ice cream brand Halo Top Creamery, life had become too sweet and too sour at the same time.  A dissatisfaction with his career path and a dietary restriction landed him in the freezer aisle.

Mooofins & DayBreakers: Student concepts give ‘excellent thought starters’ for innovative dairy-based breakfast products

11-Jul-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Dairy-based, quiche-like muffins and an American twist on gulabjamun took the top two spots on the Dairy Research Institute’s New Product Competition podium, as the product developers of tomorrow provided ‘excellent thought starters’ to the product developers...

Saputo challenges Kraft over ‘unauthorised’ use of ‘Toppers’ cheese trademark

10-Jun-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Saputo Cheese USA – the US subsidiary of Canadian dairy giant Saputo – has filed a lawsuit against Kraft Foods alleging trademark infringement, competition law violation, and false advertising over its “unauthorised” use of the term ‘Toppers’ to market...

'Acid whey' issue highlights 'inefficiency' of Greek yogurt production methods - AFI

05-Jun-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Arla Foods Ingredients (AFI) has waded into the current debate on the environmental impact of Greek yogurt by-product ‘acid whey’ by claiming that the issue “highlights the inefficiency” of traditional manufacturing methods.

Got milk? Not any more, according to NHANES data showing fluid milk consumption continues to fall

05-Jun-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Despite concerted efforts to promote the consumption of low-fat dairy products from the industry and the government alike, Americans are drinking less and less milk, according to new research.

Victory for Dannon, General Mills and Cabot in ‘frivolous’ yogurt identity lawsuits

15-May-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Dannon, General Mills and Cabot have emerged victorious in a legal wrangle over the definition of ‘yogurt’ as the latest in a flurry of lawsuits alleging they used cheap ‘filler’ ingredients not permitted by the FDA has been dismissed.

Greek yogurt popularity drives Dannon's Oikos brand to top spot among 2012 food launches

19-Apr-2013 By Hank Schultz

The popularity of Greek yogurt in the US market has powered Dannon’s Oikos  brand to the top position among new food and beverage launches in 2012.

Health and wellness goals will continue to drive US yogurt demand - Mintel

10-Apr-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

The health and wellness aspirations of US consumers will continue to drive demand for spoonable drinkable, and frozen yogurt for the “foreseeable future,” leading market research company, Mintel, has claimed.

National Dairy Council blasts 'sensational' PETA ‘Got Zits?’ anti-dairy campaign

10-Apr-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

Animal rights group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has debuted its new ‘Got Zits?’ anti-dairy campaign billboard in the US – a move the National Dairy Council (NDC) has branded as "sensational."

The rise and rise of Greek yogurt. But is the growth sustainable?

09-Apr-2013 By Elaine WATSON

From a standing start in 2007 - when it accounted for just 1% of refrigerated yogurt sales in the US food, drug and mass channels excluding Walmart (FDMx) - Greek yogurt now commands a whopping 35% share of the market, according to a new report from Packaged...

PepsiCo seeks to patent novel high-protein nutrition beverages in 4floz ‘hydration units’ as protein craze gathers pace

05-Apr-2013 By Elaine WATSON

An international patent application filed by PepsiCo last September - and published yesterday - reveals the firm is seeking to patent high-protein nutrition beverages in 4floz ‘hydration units’ containing alpha-lactalbumin, whey protein hydrolysates,...

Industry giants keeping an eye on Greek ‘brogurt’ category – Powerful Yogurt

03-Apr-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

US yogurt “industry giants” are keeping a close watch on the development of the market for high-protein, low-fat Greek yogurt products for men, US 'brogurt' manufacturer, Powerful Yogurt, has claimed.

Awareness of probiotics growing worldwide, expert says

29-Mar-2013 By Hank Schultz

Probiotics and their benefits have wide recognition in Europe and Asia, and awareness is growing.  This situation bodes well for growth in the US, while it will serve to buoy manufacturers and marketers of these products in difficult regulatory times...

Couple brings German-style quark to US market

28-Mar-2013 By Hank Schultz

Quark, latest entrant to the North American dairy case, had a long journey, from northern Europe by way of India to a kitchen in Southern California. 

Amway bases new weight management plans on in-home genetic test

15-Mar-2013 By Hank Schultz

Network selling giant Amway has launched an integrated weight management program based on genetic testing.  The program uses a simple test kit to help consumers determine which of several weight loss regimens will work best for them.

New York the ‘natural fit’ for USDA Greek yogurt pilot scheme – state governor

11-Mar-2013 By Mark ASTLEY

New York State – the home of Chobani, Fage and Muller Quaker Dairy - would be the “natural fit” for a scheme to trial the inclusion of Greek yogurt in the US National School Lunch Program, New York governor Andrew Cuomo has claimed.

Soy industry: FAO protein findings only useful in malnourished populations

07-Mar-2013 By Shane Starling

The European soy sector says a UN report that found dairy proteins offer a superior amino acid profile to plant proteins is only meaningful for the malnourished.

Dairy Farmers of America facing court over alleged ‘manipulative’ dairy trading

05-Mar-2013 By Mark Astley

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) is facing court over allegations that it manipulated trading in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Cheese Spot and Milk Futures markets to drive up the price of dairy products across the US.

EnWave, partner to use drying technique to launch line of crunchy cheese snacks

01-Mar-2013 By Hank Schultz

EnWave Corp. the developer of a microwave/vacuum drying technique, has formed a 70/30 partnership with Lucid Capital Management to use the technology to manufacture and market a line of dried cheese snacks for sale in US markets.

Organic sector pinched by GMO tainting in seed and feed, Organic Valley CEO says

28-Feb-2013 By Hank Schultz

Organic Valley recently announced a plan to distribute more than $1 million in grants to fund research, education and advocacy on the production of organic foods.  The grants have long term goals and a near term objective, with one of the biggest individual...

Special edition: New trends in weight management

Datamonitor: ‘Marketers are avoiding the word ‘diet’ like the plague’

19-Feb-2013 By Elaine WATSON

While obesity in America has reached epidemic proportions, manufacturers seeking to help us battle the bulge are avoiding the word ‘diet’ like the plague; cutting sugar, fat and salt by stealth; and instead promoting more positive messages about food...

Gatorade G Series Fit failed because it offered 'entry level products to advanced users at high prices’, says Euromonitor

14-Feb-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Growth in the US sports nutrition market has been pretty explosive in recent years, but the failure of high profile launches such as PepsiCo’s Gatorade G Series Fit range shows that even the biggest players sometimes get things badly wrong, says one market...

Big Interview: Michael Shoretz, founder and CEO, Enlightened Ice Cream (Beyond Better Foods LLC)

Enlightened Ice Cream CEO: Our ice cream is actively good for you, not just ‘less bad’ than the rest

11-Feb-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Can ice cream actually be good for you - as opposed to just a little less bad for you? And if it can, will it sell? One man on a mission to find out is Michael Shoretz, founder and CEO of Beyond Better Foods, the start-up behind new market entrant Enlightened...