| December 3, 2012 | News for professionals in the dairy foods industry |
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- TreeHouse buys cheese, pudding operation
Illinois-based TreeHouse Foods has purchased Associated Milk Producers' cheese and pudding business, a move that, with its recent purchase of sauce-maker Naturally Fresh, will give TreeHouse an additional $100 million in annual sales, said CEO Sam Reed. The aseptic cheese and pudding, made by Associated Milk Producers, is sold to retail outlets and food service firms. Food Business Review
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 | Tetra Therm Aseptic™ VTIS: Longer shelf life with less product losses
Extending shelf life without loss is possible. More than 40 dairy processors have done it in North America. A Tetra Therm Aseptic™ VTIS will give your dairy product the shelf life it needs, and a fresh taste, all while significantly reducing product loss. The secret behind it? More than 50 years of experience to perfect the best technology and a team of over 100 engineers in North America. |
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- Smartphones bring retail changes
A report from Perception Research Services notes that 54% of shoppers now own smartphones and use them to compare prices and gather product information. "While the digital age has changed the retail landscape, it does not mean the end of all brick and mortar stores as we know them," said Jonathan Asher, executive vice president at PRS. "It does, however, mean that retailers and manufacturers need to adapt to a world in which shoppers are armed with a tremendous amount of information at their fingertips (literally)." Progressive Grocer
(11/30)
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- Higher fruit, vegetable intake may not prevent weight gain
Participants who incorporated fruit juice in their diets for eight weeks gained between 3.5 and 5 pounds, while heavier participants who had higher fruit and vegetable intake also showed weight gain. The study in the International Journal of Obesity suggests that increasing fruit and vegetable consumption may not reduce hunger or carry long-term weight-loss benefits, researchers said. Reuters
(11/30)
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- At c-store show, a thirst for functional drinks
Beverage brands with functional aspects were highlighted at the annual show of the National Association of Convenience Stores. Nawgan promises mental focus, Xyience Xenergy is a hydrating energy drink, and Modjo offers sports drinks with coconut water as their base. Coca-cola showed off a number of offerings, including its Core Power, a milk protein drink made from low-fat,lactose-free milk and honey that is available in select markets. GroceryHeadquarters.com
(12/1)
- Unilever still selling off food businesses, CEO says
Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever, said the company is not done selling off food businesses as it sharpens its focus on personal care products and emerging markets. "You've seen us do divestitures, but there is still a little bit more to be done," he said. The company's food brands, including Hellmann's and Knorr, account for about 30% of sales. Bloomberg
(11/30)
- Ethical Coffee to debut brewing machine
Ethical Coffee,which makes Nespresso-compatible pods, will introduce a coffee-brewing machine that will be compatible with the single-serve pods used in Nespresso and other machines. The machine will make both espresso and milk-based drinks. Bloomberg Businessweek
(12/3)
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- Dairy Forum adds Fun Run/Walk to networking activities
IDFA's 2013 Dairy Forum, Jan. 27-30, will include a new networking activity this year -- a Fun Run/Walk sponsored by the Milk Processor Education Program. Scheduled for 6 a.m. on Jan. 30, the MilkPEP Fun Run/Walk will benefit Move For Hunger, a nonprofit organization that works to strengthen the efforts of the nation’s food banks. Have you registered yet?
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- Five regional food safety workshops scheduled for 2013
Save the date for one of these 2013 "Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop for Large Enterprises" sessions: February 12–13 in Rosemont, Ill.; March 26–27 in Minneapolis, Minn.; June 4–5 in Baraboo, Wis., August 6–7; and November 5–6, in in conjunction with the International Dairy Show in Chicago, Ill. Registration is open for the February, March and June workshops.
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- Fonterra opens new production facility
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has opened a new production facility in Darfield that will allow it to make milk powder for Asian and Mideast export. The company also has launched live-share trading among its farmers, a move meant to stabilize the firm's funding base. Drinks Business Review
(12/3)
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