Dairy-based ingredients

Yakult Light probiotic drink makes US debut

02-Aug-2012 By Elaine WATSON

Japanese probiotics pioneer Yakult has launched a light version of its fermented dairy drink in the US.

US academic urges Dean Foods to remove omega-3 DHA reference

31-Jul-2012 By Mark Astley

A US academic has called on Dean Foods to remove a reference to research she conducted on the intake of omega-3 fatty acids from cartons of its DHA-enriched milk range.

Yogurt expertise and US consumer knowledge will differentiate us – Müller Quaker Dairy

12-Jul-2012 By Mark Astley

Müller Quaker Dairy believes tapping into Müller’s yogurt manufacturing expertise and PepsiCo’s strong American legacy will differentiate it from other brands in the expanding US dairy market.

Do probiotics work in outer space? Yakult launches mission to find out...

09-Jul-2012 By Elaine Watson

How do our gut bacteria handle a prolonged stint in space? And do probiotics work in the same way up there vs down here on earth?

General Mills aims to make up for lost time through US yogurt innovations

29-Jun-2012 By Mark Astley

Yoplait manufacturer General Mills is set to launch a “strong innovation line-up” over the coming year in an effort to reclaim a greater share of the Greek-dominated US yogurt market.

Coke takes first US dairy steps with ‘next generation’ beverage brand

21-Jun-2012 By Ben Bouckley

The Coca-Cola Company has confirmed to BeverageDaily.com that it has signed a deal to distribute dairy-based sports recovery beverage Core Power as it targets early stage growth in an ‘exciting’ category.

Self-diagnosed lactose intolerance driving lactose-free dairy sales - analyst

14-Jun-2012 By Mark Astley

Sales of lactose-free dairy products have doubled over the last five years, with an increase in self-diagnosed cases of lactose intolerance in the US and Europe driving $900m sales.

General Mills’ Greek yogurt is ‘not yogurt at all’, lawsuit claims

12-Jun-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

A class action lawsuit filed in California claims that General Mills’ Yoplait-brand fat-free Greek yogurt is misbranded because it contains milk protein concentrate (MPC), which is not listed as a permitted yogurt ingredient under FDA regulation.

Danone and Chobani lead ‘two horse’ US Greek yogurt race - analyst

08-Jun-2012 By Mark Astley

Danone and Chobani have taken a clear lead in what has become a “two horse race” to dominate the US Greek yogurt market, Wall Street analysts have claimed.

California raw milk producers deserve whey more from processor pricing - campaign

06-Jun-2012 By Mark Astley

California-based dairy producers have called for an increase in the price paid to them for raw milk by cheese processors, in an effort to collect a greater share of the market value of whey protein.

Dean Foods forecasts dairy segment growth as raw milk price stabilises

01-Jun-2012 By Mark Astley

Dean Foods is projecting double digit operating income growth in 2012 for its fresh dairy segment as raw milk commodity pricing becomes more “stable.”

FDA urged to enforce identity standards to prevent dairy product ‘imitation’

29-May-2012 By Mark Astley

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been urged by three members of the US Senate to increase its enforcement of regulations that prevent the “imitation” of standardised dairy products.

US raw milk cheese manufacturing safety regulations ‘appear adequate’ - study

28-May-2012 By Mark Astley

Current US regulations governing the manufacture of cheese made using unpasteurised milk “appear adequate” for producing microbiologically safe products, a study has claimed.

Chobani facing lawsuit over ‘evaporated cane juice’ labelling violation

28-May-2012 By Mark Astley

Yogurt manufacturer Chobani Inc. is facing legal action in the US over claims that its use of the term ‘evaporated cane juice’ on its Greek yogurt products violates federal and state food labelling laws.

General Mills 2013 focus on ‘still developing’ US yogurt market

18-May-2012 By Mark Astley

Food processing giant General Mills has outlined plans to expand its presence to meet the demands of the “still developing” US yogurt category.

Could it be second time lucky for low-cal bulk sweetener Tagatose?

18-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

Belgian firm Nutrilab NV is preparing to introduce low-calorie, low glycemic bulk sweetener Tagatose to North and South America later this year, six years after dairy giant Arla Foods pulled the plug on the ingredient claiming it was not commercially...

Greek yogurt success expanding beyond the refrigerator

16-May-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Food companies are getting creative with Greek yogurt, expanding it into new categories and formats, as they seek to profit from its meteoric rise.

Greek yogurt and ‘better-for-you’ products set to drive 2012 US dairy sales

15-May-2012 By Mark Astley

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.

Dispatches from the 6th Annual Food Technology & Innovation Forum, 2012, Chicago

Novel digestive health ingredient targets big guns in food and beverages

15-May-2012 By Elaine Watson

Wild Flavors is in advanced negotiations with leading food and beverage firms about using a novel milk-based digestive health ingredient claimed to help maintain and repair the lining of the gut wall.

Yoplait agreement will ‘solidify’ Canadian yogurt industry position - Ultima Foods

11-May-2012 By Mark Astley

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.

Declining raw milk prices support ‘strong’ Dean Foods Q1 results

10-May-2012 By Mark Astley

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.

US ice cream and frozen dessert market tops $25bn

07-May-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Sales of ice cream and frozen desserts in the United States were worth $25.1bn last year, according to a new report from Packaged Facts – representing a 2.4% rise over 2010, following two years of flat sales.

Industry should promote meat and dairy substitutes ‘like digital technology’, says ex-World Bank adviser

23-Apr-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The food industry could promote meat and dairy substitutes ‘like digital technology’ to tackle climate change, suggests former World Bank environmental adviser Robert Goodland.

Yakult's first US manufacturing plant to open in the fall, 2013

20-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

The first bottles of Yakult will start rolling off the production line at the Japanese probiotic pioneer’s first US factory in Fountain Valley, CA, in the fall of 2013.

Meat and cheese driving higher retail prices, says AFBF

17-Apr-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Meat and cheese were the strongest drivers of higher retail food prices during the first quarter, according to an informal survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF).

Whey protein lent healthy ageing opportunity with new research: Volac

12-Apr-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Europe’s largest whey protein supplier Volac claims that new scientific research backs the ingredient’s healthy ageing benefits for older consumers, and the need for ‘tailored nutrition strategies’ to meet their demands.

US dairy exporters have ‘huge’ opportunity to tap world market for medical nutrition: USDEC

11-Apr-2012 By Ben Bouckley

US dairy exporters have a huge opportunity to tap rising demand in a $23bn global market for medical nutrition products in emerging nations such as China as well as mature markets like Japan, according to US Dairy Export Council (USDEC).

Danone threatens Chobani Greek yogurt bandwagon with legal action

06-Apr-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Danone has confirmed that it is taking legal action to strike down a one-year Canadian import permit allowing US Greek yogurt sensation Chobani to pay greatly reduced duty of just five per cent on products imported into the country, citing the need for "fair...

Severe allergic reactions to Odwalla dairy-based beverage spark mass US recall

06-Apr-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Odwalla has issued a ‘nationwide allergy alert’ in the US and is recalling dairy-based chocolate beverages that it warned could cause‘serious or life-threatening’ reactions in nut allergic consumers.

No more US feta or salami? Generic food names under threat, claims new consortium

29-Mar-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The use of generic food names like parmesan cheese, bologna, feta, provolone, and salami could be under threat, claims the Consortium for Common Food Names, a newly formed alliance seeking to prevent naming restrictions for international producers.

Risks of slashing sodium levels in cheese could outweigh benefits, US researcher

21-Mar-2012 By Ben Bouckley

A prominent US researcher says that government pressure to cut sodium in cheese could have serious food safety, taste and labeling consequences, and questions the necessity of such a move given minimal evidence of positive health effects and muted consumer...

New dairy analog antibiotic could improve food safety, US researchers find

20-Mar-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Researchers at the University of Illinois say they have discovered a new antibiotic that, as an analog of milk peptide nisin, has potential for use both as a food preservative and for treatment of bovine mastitis.

Nature’s One CEO savages ‘flawed’ baby formula arsenic study, but author defends work

16-Mar-2012 By Ben Bouckley

US organic baby formula manufacturer Nature’s One has attacked recent research suggesting that arsenic levels in its toddler formulas were a cause for concern, but the study’s lead author defended the work, even stating that new data published by the...

Fage USA: Meteoric Greek yogurt growth showing no signs of slowing down

15-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

The momentum behind Greek yogurt in the US is showing no signs of slowing down, according to the company that first introduced US consumers to the product.

Chobani considers third North American factory - in Canada

14-Mar-2012 By Elaine Watson

Greek yogurt maker Chobani's third production facility in North America will be in Canada, FoodNavigator-USA has learned.

Kraft claims US category first with real milk granola bar launch

06-Mar-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Kraft Foods is launching what it claims is a category first, as it rolls out new MilkBite Milk & Granola bars in the US that contain real milk in a granola bar form.

US and Canada compromise on organic equivalency for certain meats, dairy

02-Feb-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The United States and Canada have taken another step toward organic equivalency, with US organic standards for dairy, beef, sheep, goat and bison now considered equivalent to Canadian requirements.

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act hits low-fat flavoured milk

01-Feb-2012 By Ben Bouckley

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published regulations governing US school meal programmes that will eliminate low-fat flavoured milk from reimbursable meal options for children.

Glanbia to open new HQ in Twin Falls, Idaho

26-Jan-2012

Glanbia Foods has said it will open a new cheese innovation center and corporate offices in downtown Twin Falls, Idaho at a cost of about $15m, with construction due to begin later this year.

‘Cheese makes you chubby’ New York billboards scream

20-Jan-2012 By Ben Bouckley

The US-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) has taken shock tactics to consumers by posting two huge billboards in New York warning of what it claims are the obesity-related dangers of eating cheese.

DRI president leads 2012 dairy charge to spotlight ‘total nutrient package’

18-Jan-2012 By Ben Bouckley

Reflecting on a successful last year in research terms, US Dairy Research Institute (DRI) president Gregory Miller told Dairy Reporter.com about the key challenges facing the industry in 2012.

Experts clash over how to measure livestock’s impact on GHG emissions

17-Jan-2012 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Debate is heating up over how to calculate the proportion of greenhouse gas emissions from meat and dairy production, with ongoing disagreement among academics over varying study methodologies.

Canadian listeria cheese warnings reiterated in US

05-Jan-2012 By Mark Astley

US health authorities have issued a warning in relation to a variety of cheese and dairy products potentially contaminated with listeria monocytogenes – weeks after Canadian officials recalled the same products.

US dairy sector beat fiscal doldrums in 2010, IDFA

03-Jan-2012 By Ben Bouckley

2010 world dairy market prices recovered from lows caused by the world financial crisis the year before, according to a new report from the US-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).

Study shows cheese cuts cholesterol compared with butter equivalent

16-Dec-2011 By Ben Bouckley

Cheese intake lowers LDL cholesterol when compared with butter intake of equal fat content, and does not increase said cholesterol levels compared with a normal diet.

Most Americans eat like MyPlate for just a week a year

14-Dec-2011 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

The average American diet comes close to matching up with the USDA’s MyPlate icon just 2% of the time, according to a new report from the NPD Group.

Chavez ramps-up rhetoric as Parmalat apologises for 'milk hoarding' response

02-Dec-2011 By Ben Bouckley

Parmalat has issued a public apology to Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez in the wake of a row over the company’s initial response to accusations of dairy product hoarding in the country.

Consuming non-dairy calcium alone does not fill nutrient gaps, US study

01-Dec-2011 By Ben Bouckley

Consumers can meet intake requirements for nutrients such as calcium via non-dairy sources, but these are not a ‘nutritionally significant equivalent’ for dairy foods, according to a new US study.

Kraft counts cost of fighting controversial Canadian cheese regulations

29-Nov-2011 By Ben Bouckley

Kraft Canada says it is 'disappointed' that the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has rejected its appeal calling for judicial review (JR) of controversial federal rules on cheese composition.

Low fat dairy consumption lowers diabetes risk in postmenopausal women, study

18-Nov-2011 By Ben Bouckley

A diet high in low-fat dairy products is associated with lower diabetes risk in postmenopausal women, particularly those who are obese, according to a new US research study.