| October 19, 2012 | News for professionals in the dairy foods industry |
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- Nestle invests in China R&D
Nestle is opening two research and development centers in China, one in Xiamen and another in Dongguan, to support its China-based companies Yinlu Foods Group and Hsu Fu Chi. The company operates 30 research and development centers around the globe. The Wall Street Journal
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- Danone reports 3rd-quarter sales growth
Danone reported a 9.4% year-over-year sales increase in the third quarter and said it's on track to meet its full-year targets after "solid" sales growth from its Baby Nutrition and Waters businesses. Danone had issued a profits warning in June because of declining demand for dairy products in Southern Europe. Strong sales in emerging markets and North America are helping to keep its outlook positive, the company said. NutraIngredients
(10/17)
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- Wegmans adds BPA-free toys made from milk jugs
Supermarket chain Wegmans has started selling the Green Toys line of toy trucks, tea sets and other toys made from BPA-free recycled plastic milk jugs. The toys, most of which sell for $24.99, are sold in recycled packaging and represent a significant energy savings, the company said. Supermarket News
(10/18)
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- Dietitian: It's time to tout milk's essential nutrients
Many consumers mistakenly believe that whole milk is the only type of milk that has Vitamin D, says registered dietitian Karen Giles-Smith. Dairy producers should not shy from promoting milk's nine essential nutrients in every kind of milk, including skim. Milk also offers nutrition at a bargain rate in terms of both calories and cents compared with many other foods, she adds. DairyFoods.com
(10/18)
- Lactose-free products may be antidote to slow European sales
Growing demand for lactose-free dairy products can be a good way for dairy processors to gain a leg up on the competition in the struggling Western European market, according to analysts from Euromonitor International. The trend is mostly fueled by a rise in self-diagnosis of lactose intolerance; global sales of lactose-free products totaled $900 million last year. DairyReporter.com (France)
(10/18)
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- Dairy sourcing presents challenges for global beverage brands
Beverage giants such as Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are likely to face big challenges in sourcing for milk powder and dairy drinks due to commodity pricing volatility and increasingly complex supply chains for emerging markets, says Ross Colbert, global strategist for the beverage sector at Rabobank. Increasing consumer awareness of environmental and labor issues is also putting pressure on brands to source ingredients sustainably to maintain brand value. FoodNavigator
(10/19)
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SmartWay Transport Webinar to Highlight Program Improvements
IDFA invites members to join representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency, IDFA and the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy for a free SmartWay Transport Webinar, November 14, at 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern time. They'll discuss ways to reduce company fuel bills and meet corporate sustainability commitments. Learn more.
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Nominations for 2013 NCI Laureate Award Are Due November 2
The National Cheese Institute will continue accepting nominations for its highest honor, the NCI Laureate Award, through November 2. Candidates should be business or academic leaders who have made significant, prolonged contributions to the development and growth of the cheese industry. The award winner will be recognized at a special ceremony during IDFA's Dairy Forum 2013, January 27-30, in Orlando, Fla. Learn more.
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- Exports to drive growth in Australian dairy industry, report says
Australian dairy exports are forecast to increase 14% in 2013 to 673,000 metric tons, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Rising international demand for dairy products as well as rising domestic demand are set to drive solid growth in the Australian industry in the coming years. "The end of a near decade-long drought in 2010, followed by two consecutive years of above-average rainfall in key dairy producing areas, has enabled the Australian dairy industry to successfully rebound," the report said. DairyReporter.com (France)
(10/16)
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