| December 10, 2007 | News for professionals in the dairy foods industry |
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- Analysts: Milk prices should moderate, possibly decline
Rising milk prices have been tough on food companies that have been challenged on numerous fronts this year, but analysts say relief might be in sight. "Supply and demand are starting to get more back into balance," said Deborah Perkins, Rabobank's managing director for food and agribusiness research. "But (prices) are not necessarily going to fall as low as before." MarketWatch
(12/7)      
- Chr Hansen to supply ingredients package to improve whey drinks
Chr Hansen will launch My Whey, an ingredients package for manufacturers of whey-based drinks that will first enter the market in Germany. The mix, which includes probiotic strains BB-12 and LA-5 and the enzyme Ha-Lactase, can improve the flavor of whey for consumers, according to Ingrid Klinth Holm, marketing manager. NutraIngredients
(12/7)
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- McDonald's to assist franchisees with beverage initiative costs
McDonald's has announced that it will pay up to 40% of the expensive renovations needed for the launch of its specialty coffee program, which also includes a foray into smoothies and other high-end beverages. "McDonald's has offered us several contribution options that we can choose to most effectively implement [the beverage initiative] in our restaurants," said Don Armstrong, head of McDonald's franchisee association. Chicago Tribune
(12/8)
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- NASCAR, Coke rev up new 10-year marketing pact
Under a new 10-year deal, NASCAR has named Coca-Cola North America as its sole nonalcoholic beverage sponsor, and will provide an even more prominent platform within the sport for the soft-drink giant's brands, including Coke Zero and its latest offering, Glaceau vitaminwater. Brandweek
(12/10)
- American consumers get a taste of umami
Food manufacturers, including Nestle, Frito-Lay and Campbell Soup Co., are incorporating the Japanese culinary concept of umami into food products to lower sodium content without affecting flavor. The growing interest in umami, which has been popular in some parts of Asia for almost 100 years, has motivated researchers and developers to manufacture flavorings for the food industry. The Wall Street Journal (free content)
(12/8)
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- Researchers: Whole milk foods help guard against infertility
A team of doctors and researchers has come out with a number of dietary recommendations, called The Fertility Diet, designed to help women prevent and reverse ovulatory infertility. One of their findings is that "a daily serving or two of whole milk and foods made from whole milk-full-fat yogurt, cottage cheese, and, yes, even ice cream-seem to offer some protection against ovulatory infertility, while skim and low-fat milk do the opposite." Newsweek
(12/10)
- Products with "friendly" bacteria are safe, experts say
Probiotics, or "good" bacteria akin to those in the human digestive system, which can be found in products such as supplement pills, yogurts and cereals, are generally safe and can boost health in some cases, researchers say. Also beneficial are prebiotics, which have fiber and other nutrients that feed probiotic bacteria. More than 150 probiotic and prebiotic commercial food products are now available in the market, displaying significant growth in the sector, according to a market-research firm. The Washington Post/Associated Press
(12/9)
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- China launches children's nutrition and food-safety drive
In response to public health scares such as fake milk powder, China has implemented a campaign to increase food safety and promote nutrition among children. The campaign, which begins this month, targets small businesses in rural areas, where dietary knowledge is scant, and processed foods are typically mislabeled or made with substandard ingredients, according to state media. USA TODAY/Associated Press
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Deadline for Achieving Excellence Awards is this Friday
Entries are being accepted for IDFA's 2008 Achieving Excellence Awards program, which recognizes the very best in dairy marketing and is sponsored by Dairy Foods. Processors can choose to compete in more than 60 different award categories, from TV ads to packaging designs. The final deadline for submitting entries is this Friday, Dec. 14, at 5 p.m. EST. For more information on categories and how to enter, click here.
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