| November 4, 2009 | News for professionals in the dairy foods industry |
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- Blue Bell chief says dairy programs are "outdated"
Paul Kruse, CEO and president of Blue Bell Creameries, told a Senate panel that "outdated dairy programs" are harming the industry by failing to manage price volatility and making expansion difficult. He said product innovation and increased global demand are creating opportunities, but policies are standing in the way. Western Farm Press
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- Illy's U.S. strategy relies on partnerships
IllyCaffè is forming partnerships with independent coffee shops in the U.S. as a strategy for building a following without having to rent or buy locations. The Italy-based coffee maker supplies Italian espresso machines, recipes, training and supplies, and the cafe promises to sell only Illy coffee for at least three years. The Wall Street Journal
(11/3)
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- 7-Eleven introduces wine line
7-Eleven launched Yosemite Road, a private-label value wine brand that will retail for about $4 and be released in the U.S. and Japan. The company already sells two higher-priced wines, Sonoma Crest and Thousand Oaks, which retail for $10. Google/The Associated Press
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- Study links fiber consumption with ovulation difficulties
Women who consume the recommended amount of fiber may ovulate less and have lower estrogen levels, research indicates. Though high-fiber diets have many health benefits, the study raises the possibility that women trying to become pregnant may have more success if they eat less fiber. Reuters
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- FrieslandCampina sells yogurt brands
 Royal FrieslandCampina has sold its Yogho! Yogho! and Choco! Choco! yogurt brands to Milcobel subsidiary Inza. The deal, which is not expected to affect staff, gives Inza control of the brands in the European Union, along with product recipes and related commercial operations. Food Business Review
(11/2)
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