US dairy company Dean Foods has reported that its net earnings increased to $167.5m for the fiscal 2012, compared to a loss of $1.58bn for the same period in 2011. For the year ended 31 December 2012, the company reported 2% decline in ...
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Acquisitions abroad boosted annual sales at Swiss dairy group Emmi in 2012, figures releases today (7 February) showed. The company booked a 9.6% increase in revenue last year to CHF2.98bn. However, on an organic basis, which excludes M&A ...
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US-based AB SCIEX has released a new testing method for laboratories to screen for and quantify dicyandiamide (DCD) in dairy and other protein-rich foods products. This new method increases the accuracy and reduces the amount of time to ...
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Dairy Crest has pumped 1.1M into new facilities at its Foston site in Derbyshire to promote greener ways of working. The new building provides an automated link between the firm's milk bottling site and the adjacent factory that makes ...
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Axon, a division of Pro Mach, will unveil the stainless steel version of the Aurora, a series of in-line mandrel-style shrink sleeve applicators at West Pack from 12-14 February 2013 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. ...
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Canada-based Guelph Food Technology Center has merged with US-based certification services provider NSF International. GFTC stated that the move will benefit its customers from NSF food safety training, auditing and certification services ...
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Nestlé India has entered into an agreement to acquire 26% stake in dairy company Indocon Agro and Allied Activities, which is engaged in milk collection business in Western India. According to the company, the deal is expected to ...
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India-based manufacturer of branded milk and ice cream Hatsun Agro Product plans to establish a milk processing facility in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu with an investment of INR500m ($9.39m). The plant is expected to process 2.5 lakh liters ...
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India-based Moksha Yug Access (MYA) has unveiled a new milk brand, MILK ROUTE. MILKROUTE brand will feature liquid milk product range including pasteurized toned milk, UHT toned milk and UHT low fat milk in various packing options. This ...
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Hygiena International Ltd has further developed their highly successful ATP bioluminescence system to specifically measure bacterial contamination, giving results within a working day or shift. The development involves their low cost but ...
TruMoo Chocolate Milk is a ready-to-serve milk and contains milk, cocoa and natural sugar. One serving of TruMoo chocolate milk offers 30 calories more than plain low-fat white milk. It also does not contain high fructose corn syrup. ...
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Marks and Spencer has raised the price it pays farmers for milk under its Milk Pledge+ payment model, which is linked to the cost of production. The company will increase milk payments by 1.322ppl, effective today (1 February). The move ...
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Mead Johnson has booked an increase in full-year earnings, as sales from Asia and Latin America offset declines in Europe and North America. The company said yesterday (1 February) its 2012 net earnings totalled US$604.5m, or $2.95 per ...
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Better4U Foods, a US-based producer of natural gluten-free and thin crust pizzas, has announced that Whole Foods Market will carry a range of its thin crust pizzas in 31 stores across Northern California. The Whole Foods Market will sell ...
Business leaders have issued an urgent call for a new ‘Entrepreneurs’ Fund’ to be set up to help new food and drink manufacturers make the next step in their growth. Paul Wilkinson: DEFRA should launch an ...
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