Lactose
Digestive health key to consumer wellbeing
Consumers see digestive health as key to their health and wellbeing, according to new research from Beneo.
Innovation benefits cheese market
The global retail market for cheese returned to its long term growth trend in 2015, rising by an estimated 1% to 11.5 million tonnes, according to a new report from Zenith International.
Non-dairy drinks market expands
While dairy alternative drinks account for a relatively limited 6% share of total global dairy launches recorded by Innova Market Insights in 2015, the market has seen ongoing penetration outside its more traditional Asian market.
Candy kings
I have just returned from a very manic – but very productive – trip to Cologne, Germany, where I was attending the ProSweets and ISM shows.
Innovation at Anuga
Innova Market Insights has published a review of the most innovative product launches seen at last month’s Anuga show, held in Cologne, Germany.
New opportunities for aseptic bottle
Aseptic carton bottle Tetra Evero Aseptic is now available to pack products with oxygen sensitive enrichments.
Report urges sugar reduction
There has been mixed response to the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition’s (SACN) final report on carbohydrates.
€35m extension for Cargill’s Belgian plant
Cargill has opened its extended chocolate facility in Mouscron, Belgium.
Demand for artificial ingredient-free yogurt
DSM has published a Global Insight paper, stating that consumers demand dairy products such as yogurt prepared with simple and familiar ingredients. Based on a survey, carried out in countries as varied as China, US, Brazil and Turkey, the results reveal that consumers are actively looking for these ‘clean label’ products made with fewer, more […]
New whey protein factory
Arla Foods Ingredients is investing €38 million in a new factory in Denmark to meet booming demand for whey protein hydrolysates. The investment will further strengthen the company’s position as a global leader in natural whey ingredients. The manufacturing plant is to be located next to Arla Foods Ingredients’ existing whey protein facility in Videbæk, […]
Whey and lactose site in motion
Production has begun at a new whey and lactose production facility that is a joint venture between Denmark’s Arla Foods Ingredients and German dairy co-operative Deutsches Milchkontor (DMK). The factory, which cost more than €50 million to build, is operated by ArNoCo, an organisation created by the two companies to produce ingredients for the food […]
Rebel Kitchen expands range of dairy-free coconut ‘mylk’ drinks
Rebel Kitchen is expanding its range of dairy-free coconut ‘mylk’ drinks. ‘Mylk’ for kids was launched earlier this year, and this new range has since been developed for an older demographic. The range features three flavours including Chocolate, Matcha Green Tea and Chai and is available in 330ml cartons retailing at £1.89 each. The new […]
DSM’s new patent ensures absence of off-flavour in lactose-free dairy
DSM’s patent application for Maxilact lactase, which is free from arylsulfatase, has been granted in Europe. Maxilact enables dairy producers to formulate lactose-free dairy products without any off-flavours. The patent relates to a lactase enzyme, which is free from arylsulfatase. Arylsulfatase is an impurity found in lactase that converts components naturally present in milk to […]
Whey filtration system turns waste into income
Tetra Pak has launched Tetra Alcross RO Lite, a filtration system that helps small and medium sized dairies extract value out of whey. A common by-product of cheese production, whey is often dumped as waste. With Tetra Alcross RO Lite, it can now be turned into profit. Whey is only valuable when concentrated, but the […]