| November 6, 2009 | News for professionals in the dairy foods industry |
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- Smart Balance rolling out enhanced milk
Smart Balance is introducing enhanced milk products that it claims support healthy cholesterol levels and provide more calcium and protein than whole milk. The line includes fat-free and low-fat milk enhanced with omega-3, vitamin E and natural plant sterols. Food Business Review
(11/3)
     
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- 2 FreshBerry cafes slated for North Carolina
North Carolina is getting its first two FreshBerry Frozen Yogurt Cafés, in Charlotte and Mooresville, through an agreement between parent company Beautiful Brands International and licensed franchisee Matthew Ganis. The chain has seven cafes open and more than 255 in development. QSRMagazine.com
(11/4)
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- Good Humor packaging rings a bell with consumers
Revamped packaging for Unilever's Good Humor line builds on consumer fondness and nostalgia for the brand. The company worked with Anthem to create consistent packaging showing an ice cream truck and images of the frozen novelties, plus the words "Good Humor" in blue. Packaging Digest
(11/5)
- TEEKANNE tea company offering spa getaway
Three winners of a TEEKANNE Herbal Wellness Teas sweepstakes and their guests will receive a "rejuvenating wellness weekend" in Las Vegas and a chance to spend time with tennis star Steffi Graf. The brand is the top fruit and herbal tea in Europe, and is working to raise its profile in the U.S. Progressive Grocer
(11/5)
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- Milk proteins show promise against hypertension
In a study, a combination of milk proteins appeared to slow the development of salt-induced hypertension in rats with Type 2 diabetes. Scientists found reductions in blood pressure when combining isoleucine-proline-proline (IPP) and valine-proline-proline (VPP), with or without plant sterols. DairyReporter.com
(11/4)
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- Kraft sets sights on dairy market in India
Kraft Food officials are surveying the dairy market in India and meeting with distributors, marketers and other experts. "We are looking at expanding our footprint in developing markets and exploring new geographies," the company said. "India is emerging as an important consumer market." MoneyControl.com (India)/CNBC-TV
(11/5)
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