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January 25, 2013

News for professionals in the dairy foods industry

Industry News

Unilever CEO touts Magnum growth
Unilever CEO Paul Polman told analysts that sales of ice cream brand Magnum have doubled in four years, to more than $1.34 billion. Such growth should appeal to investors, he said. Sales in the company's food category increased 2% last year, while volume decreased 1%. FoodNavigator (1/24)

Activists target N.Y. dairy proposal
A proposal in New York that aims to to help large dairy operations avoid high regulatory costs is facing opposition from environmental groups. Gov. Andrew Cuomo supports the proposal as a way to expand the dairy supply for Greek yogurt makers. SeattlePI.com/The Associated Press (1/24)

Other News

Fonterra CFO to step down
Australian Financial Review (1/25)

Check out the Social Buzz around Sirha
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The Market

Starbucks bucks trends, boosts global sales
Starbucks reported a 6% rise in global same-store sales, fueled by an uptick in drink and food sales at home along with rising sales and brand loyalty in key international markets. In China, "The reaction we are seeing is not unlike what we saw in the U.S. over time -- adoption of the Starbucks card, increased loyalty -- the brand really has snowballed as we continue to grow," said CFO Troy Alstead. The New York Times (tiered subscription model)/The Associated Press (1/24), The Wall Street Journal (1/24)

Health & Nutrition

Study: Eating yogurt can lead to healthier eating overall
People who eat yogurt tend to have healthier diets than those who don't, concludes a study published in the journal Nutrition Research. Yogurt eaters gravitate toward other healthy foods like whole grains, fish, fruits, nuts and vegetables, the report notes. MyHealthNewsDaily.com (1/24)

Cosucra sees opportunity in indulgent, healthier ice cream
Ingredient company Cosucra says it is seeing increasing demand for ice cream that promises indulgence with lower fat or reduced sugar. "Increasing concerns about weight management and diabetes have led manufacturers to develop products that help consumers to indulge without guilt by cutting calories, fat, and/or sugars," according to a Cosucra report, "Yummy & Healthy Innovations in Ice Creams." FoodNavigator (1/23)

Trends

Tetra Pak manager talks caps and closures
Caps and closures keep drinks fresh and safe and play an important role in the consumer experience, said Pietro Martini, Tetra Pak manager of primary packaging and openings. The company launched the DreamCap in 2011 based on research showing consumers want convenient packaging for consuming drinks on the go. FoodBev.com (1/25)

Other News

Specialty and gourmet drink-makers exhibit at Fancy Food Show
BevNet.com (1/24)

Government

New China dairy certificate praised by dairy industry
The U.S. government has negotiated a new dairy certificate with China, earning praise from the dairy industry. Uncertainty over the certificate has suppressed cheese sales by as much as 50%, estimates the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Farm Futures (1/24)

IDFA News

Dairy Forum opens Sunday: See you in Orlando!
Dairy Forum 2013 will kick off Sunday in sunny and warm Orlando, Fla., and we hope to see you there. Don't miss the Chairman's Lecture, Jan. 27 at 6 p.m., when Charles Brand of Tetra Pak International will discuss the trends and innovations that are shaping dairy's future direction. Learn more.

Invensys to sponsor IDFA webinar on Preventive Controls Rule
The Food and Drug Administration recently released the first major rule under the new Food Safety Modernization Act, the proposed Preventive Controls Rule. To help members understand the proposed changes and how they will they affect dairy processors, IDFA will present the Food Safety Modernization Act Preventive Controls Webinar on Feb. 20. The webinar, sponsored by IDFA Business Partner Invensys Operations Management, will be held 1-4 p.m. Learn more.

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World Markets

Solar-powered milk-chilling center opens in Sri Lanka
Fonterra's ninth milk-chilling center in Sri Lanka is a solar-powered facility in Colombo. "This is a model project and we are now exploring the possibility of installing this technology across more of our chilling centers across the country," Fonterra's Leon Clement said. Drinks Business Review (1/24)

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