Dairy Products

'Tightening' health claim rules slowing omega 3 dairy launches: Innova

10-Jan-2014 By Mark ASTLEY

The proportion of dairy product launches featuring omega 3 health claims has fallen in recent years as a result of “tightening" health claims legislation, Innova Market Insights has claimed.

FAO backs dairy to raise nutrition among poorest people

26-Nov-2013

Dairy products have an important role to play in improving nutritional levels among the world’s poorest people, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says in a new book.

High intakes of dairy are associated with a significant decrease in the risk of type 2 diabetes, says meta-analysis

20-Aug-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Can consuming dairy products reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? The answer, according to a systematic review published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition last week, is a qualified YES. 

Increasing global income will have ‘big implications’ for dairy sector - FAO

07-Nov-2012 By Mark Astley

The expected increase in disposable income – particularly in developing countries – will have “big implications” for the international dairy sector, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) has claimed.

Saputo opposes raw milk price increase after ‘negatively impacted’ FY 2012 results

06-Jun-2012 By Mark Astley

Dairy giant Saputo has called on authorities in California not to increase the price paid by processor for raw milk in the state, after posting results “negatively impacted” by a previous price hike.

PepsiCo: US dairy products market is ‘nowhere near its full potential’

28-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

The US market for dairy“remains largely untapped”, according to PepsiCo, which is pumping $206m into a new US facility to make yogurts and other dairy products as part of a joint venture with Müller.

Texture not flavour determines satiety, says study

31-Aug-2011 By Nathan Gray

The perceived texture, but not flavour or method of consumption, has a modest but ‘highly consistent’ effect on satiety expectations of dairy products, according to new research.

Fish enzymes show potential to boost dairy flavors: Study

10-Jun-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Enzymes from salmon and hoki may enhance the flavor profile of dairy products, like specialty cheeses, suggests a study from Canada and New Zealand.

Five dairy servings a day can trigger weight loss, says study

23-Oct-2009 By Guy Montague-Jones

New research suggests that increasing dairy consumption from three to five servings a day in the context of a reduced calorie diet can help fight obesity.

Growth hormone buyer eyes milk supply potential

21-Aug-2008 By Neil Merrett

Monsanto has found a buyer for its bovine somatotropin growth hormone, despite growing concern in the US over the use of such products in dairy cattle, as manufacturers continue to face commodity price uncertainty.

EU, US heading for conflict over dairy taxes

14-Mar-2008 By Chris Jones

The European Commission's ambassador to the United States, John
Bruton, has strongly criticized proposals that would tax imported
dairy products to pay for US promotional programs.

Ohio rbST rule causes fears for national marketing

12-Mar-2008 By Jess Halliday

A law implemented in the state of Ohio last month that seeks to set
a level playing field on milk labeling, whether or not it comes
from cows supplemented with recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST),
is causing fears that it could...

Bioactive dairy protein focus for Manitoba-Australia team-up

07-Mar-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Canadian and Australian scientists are teaming-up to explore the
potential of bioactive proteins from dairy to impact chronic
disease prevention and management.

Dairy may protect against metabolic syndrome

12-Jul-2007 By Stephen Daniells

Increased intake of milk and other dairy products may reduce
metabolic syndrome and should be recommended as part of a healthy
eating pattern, says new research from Wales.

Functional foods pave the way for probiotics

08-Mar-2005

A new report suggests that Americans are waking up to the health
benefits of cultured dairy products - and in particular probiotic
shots - as part of the wider trend towards functional foods,
reports Jess Halliday.

Dairy for health, says industry

17-Oct-2003

US dairy associations are rolling out a new 'Healthy Weight with
Dairy' advertising campaign next week to tout scientific research
linking dairy consumption with reduced body weight.