Dairy

(Not just) India, China driving Australian dairy demand, report

20-Feb-2012 By Ankush Chibber

The global demand for Australian dairy products is set to grow annually by 2.4% over the next five years, according to a Rabobank study.

Goodman Fielder net profits drop 77% as it refines operations

16-Feb-2012 By Ankush Chibber

The Australian food giant Goodman Fielder faced another quarter of declining profits and revenues even as the company prepares to sell assets in both Australia and New Zealand.

Raw milk products could be sold in Australia and New Zealand

13-Feb-2012 By Ankush Chibber

Raw milk products could finally enter the Australia and New Zealand market if the region’s food standards body gives a positive decision this March.

Tate & Lyle: Monk fruit sweetener attracting most interest in dairy and beverages

07-Feb-2012 By Elaine Watson

Dairy and beverages are proving the most popular application areas for monk fruit sweetener Purefruit, says Tate & Lyle.

Pengxin gains extension on Crafar buyout

02-Feb-2012 By Ankush Chibber

China-based Shanghai Pengxin Group has been granted an extension until February 7 to finalise the purchase of New Zealand Crafar Dairy farms, KordaMentha, the farms’ receivers announced today.

Indians altering dietary habits, says Nielsen

26-Jan-2012 By Ankush Chibber

A new survey by global research firm Nielsen reveals India’s urban citizens are altering their dietary habits as lifestyle changes send obesity rates rocketing.

Unilever takes on Australian watchdog over ad ban

23-Jan-2012 By Ankush Chibber

Unilever has called out the Advertising Standards Board of Australia over its recent order to remove a TV advertisement for the company’s popular milk-based frozen dairy snack.

Chinese infant formula company will not recall alleged lethal product

13-Jan-2012

China’s infant formula giant Synutra will not recall its products, despite media reports linking its product to a baby’s death.

Nestlé invests to upgrade China’s dairy industry

12-Jan-2012 By Jennifer Phang

In a bid to develop modern dairy farming practices in China, Nestlé China has joined forces with local government, investors and farmers to create a training institute in Shuangcheng, in the Heilongijiang province.

Most milk sold in India adulterated

10-Jan-2012 By Ankush Chibber

A national survey in India has revealed almost 70% of the milk sold and consumed in India is adulterated by contaminants such as detergent and skim milk powder. But water was the biggest contaminant.

Timely entrance into Vietnam for Baskin-Robbins

10-Jan-2012 By Kacey Culliney

US ice cream brand Baskin-Robbins has timed entrance into Vietnam carefully via a franchise with a local food company amid a snowballing economy and emerging middle class with a taste for luxuries, the company said.

New Zealand can triple exports over next 15 years: Report

09-Jan-2012 By Kacey Culliney

New Zealand’s food and beverage sector does have the growth potential to reach government targets of tripling exports over the next 15 years, with opportunities in processed foods and beverages, according to report.

Mengniu fall out will not indefinitely benefit Nestlé or Danone

09-Jan-2012 By Kacey Culliney

China’s latest milk contamination scandal involving local player Mengniu will cause consumers to switch to other brands in the short-term, but not necessarily to Nestlé or Danone, says an analyst.

Tainted milk won’t taint Mengniu long term, say analysts

04-Jan-2012 By Jennifer Phang

The aflatoxin-tainted milk scandal that has gripped Mengniu Dairy since the end of 2011 is damaging short term, but China’s biggest dairy is unlikely to suffer long term damage in its sales and share price, say analysts.

India extends Chinese milk ban

02-Jan-2012 By Ankush Chibber

China will have to wait another six months before it can export its milk products across the Himalayas after India extended the ban on these food items.

India ponders sugar deregulation in 2012

22-Dec-2011 By Ankush Chibber

The Indian Ministry of Food is in discussions with state governments and associated ministries to remove controls over the country’s sugar industry in the new year.

Danisco invests in China’s dairy and supplements sector

15-Dec-2011 By Kacey Culliney

Danisco will expand production of its Live Culture Inoculant (LCI) cultures in China to meet the growing demand for fresh dairy products and dietary supplements in the country.

Exclusive

Japan baby formula radiation fears raised as early as mid-November

14-Dec-2011 By Nilpa Shah

Following the discovery of radioactive substances in its baby milk formula, it has now emerged that Meiji Holdings Co. was contacted about possible contamination three weeks before it decided to recall the products.

Amul slams Nestlé over trademark infringement

12-Dec-2011 By Ankush Chibber

Nestlé India has been threatened of court action by Amul, India's largest dairy cooperative, over the Swiss food major infringing on the latter's trademarks in the country.

Australian consumer groups attack dairy colours use

08-Dec-2011 By Ankush Chibber

A leading consumer advocate in Australia says milk product manufacturers in the region are using harmful colouring additives, despite knowing about their effects on children.

Indian dairy sector reviews microbiological standards

05-Dec-2011 By Ankush Chibber

India is looking to revise microbiological standards for milk and milk products in an attempt to better ensure food safety across the supply chain in the country’s growing dairy sector.

Synlait launches premium infant formula in China

28-Nov-2011 By Ankush Chibber

Synlait Milk has launched its first infant formula product in China with the goal of targeting the fast growing middle class.

Indian dairy sector to be worth US$100bn by 2015, says report

24-Nov-2011 By Ankush Chibber

Thanks to a rapidly rising demand for milk and milk products, India’s dairy sector is expected to be worth US$100bn by 2015, said a study released by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).

Cartel in Indian dairy sector? Watchdog may investigate

21-Nov-2011 By Ankush Chibber

The Indian dairy sector was rocked by the news last week that the country’s top watchdog might investigate the country’s major dairy producers over the possibility of a cartel.

FrieslandCampina Domo invests €130m to meet Asian infant nutrition boom

21-Oct-2011 By Shane Starling

Growing demand for infant nutrition products in the Asian region have spurred Dutch dairy group FrieslandCampina Domo to splash €130m to upgrade two of its plants with completion expected by November 2013.

Kiwi dairies keen on buying Indian farms, but obstacles remain

13-Oct-2011 By Ankush Chibber

New Zealand’s dairy firms, including Fonterra, are looking to buy up farms in India’s burgeoning dairy sector, but may not find going down that road free of bumps, a new government report indicates.

Danone launches new kids brand in India

10-Oct-2011

Danone has launched a new brand of fortified, milk-based products for children throughout India.

Dispatches from FI India

Taking stock of the latest trends in India

06-Oct-2011 By Caroline Scott-Thomas and Ankush Chibber

Innovative new products, a strong focus on health and wellness, and regional dairy tastes were all on the agenda at FI India in Mumbai this week - and FoodNavigator-Asia's journalists were there, taking stock of what the latest trends mean for the...

Indian demand for reduced lactose on the rise, says Novozymes

04-Oct-2011 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Indian awareness of lactose intolerance is growing rapidly, leading consumers to seek reduced reduced lactose and lactose-free products without compromising on taste, according to a Novozymes South Asia executive.

Beetroot extract could provide natural replacement for carmine: Synthite

26-Sep-2011 By Nathan Gray

A newly developed natural food colouring made from beetroot extracts could be a solution to replacing carmine colours made from insects, according to ingredient producer Synthite.

Danisco: Freeze-dried cultures and value-added ingredients range to satisfy Indian dairy market

23-Sep-2011 By Kacey Culliney

Danisco has developed a new range of freeze-dried cultures for the Indian dahi market and has also targeted its health and nutrition ingredients range for use in the country’s dairy products.

'Record' results see Fonterra secure ingredients for overseas success

22-Sep-2011 By Ben Bouckley

Improved performance within Fonterra’s ingredients businesses worldwide has seen the firm announce a record turnover of NZ $19.9bn (€11.6bn) in 2010/11.

German fund buying up NZ dairy farms

20-Sep-2011 By Ankush Chibber

A German fund is buying up acres of New Zealand farm land meant for dairying, saying that its is extremely bullish on that sector in the country, thanks to the spiking demand from developing economies.

Australian milk and cream industry to grow at slow rate

20-Sep-2011 By Ankush Chibber

The milk and processing industry in Australia will see industry revenue increase by an annual 2.2 per cent to reach AU$8.2bn over the next five years, a new industry report suggests.

Premium Ingredients cuts casein with new pizza products

16-Sep-2011 By Ben Bouckley

Spanish ingredients company Premium Ingredients is poised to launch two new pizza topping ingredients targeted at cutting casein levels to reduce end product cost.

DSM releases new dahi culture range for India

12-Sep-2011 By Kacey Culliney

DSM is extending its Delvo Fresh dairy culture line with the launch of a dahi culture range, developed to meet local consumer preferences in India, says the company.

Nestle's take two on probiotic curd market in India

08-Sep-2011 By Ankush Chibber

In an attempt to rebrand its pitch to Indian customers who are yet to transition towards healthier food products, Nestle India Ltd has phased out its existing probiotic dahi (curd) product in India for a new brand.

China Dairy Summit: China needs to walk before it can run

06-Sep-2011 By Kacey Culliney

China still has a long way to go in developing its dairy industry to international standards, according to the China Dairy Summit.

Australian dairy export future may not be so rosy: Analyst

02-Sep-2011 By Ankush Chibber

A new report raises serious doubts about the future prospects of Australia’s dairy exports, citing various reasons why the country's production levels will not be able to keep pace with demand for dairy.

Gourmet NZ yoghurt may hit Japanese stores

31-Aug-2011 By Ankush Chibber

Demand for gourmet yoghurt has seen a small yoghurt maker from New Zealand attract interest from a multi-million dollar player that would see its products on shelves in thousands of stores in Japan.

Powdered milk demand in China driving Abbott's expansion

29-Aug-2011 By Ankush Chibber

Abbott has said it will invest US$230m to build a new nutrition manufacturing facility in China, representing the company's largest investment in China to date.

Dairy prices to soften, says Glanbia

24-Aug-2011 By Helen Glaberson

A modest weakening in dairy prices is expected, forecast Glanbia, as the company posted a profit jump in its half year results.

Fonterra cuts dairy suppliers to save struggling organic business

23-Aug-2011 By Helen Glaberson

A reduction in dairy farmers and a focus on emerging markets are two strategies Fonterra is adopting in a bid to save its struggling organic business.

Regulator assesses code change for raw milk in Australia

19-Aug-2011 By Helen Glaberson

Food safety authorities are calling for public comment on changes that would allow raw milk (non-pasteurised) products to be processed and sold in Australia.

Mayonnaise better than butter? India’s Amul says not

16-Aug-2011 By Ankush Chibber

A spat has arisen between two leading food giants in India over the use of certain advertising that portrays mayonnaise as being better than butter.

Nestlé to double dairy output in Pakistan

12-Aug-2011 By Helen Glaberson

Food giant Nestlé has announced plans to double its dairy output in Pakistan, where there is growing consumer demand for branded milk, according to Mintel.

Dairy in NZ first to get new food safety standard

11-Aug-2011 By Ankush Chibber

A dairy co-operative based out of the town of Waikato in New Zealand has become the first company in the country to achieve a new international food safety standard.

Indian milk products to see price rise

11-Aug-2011 By Ankush Chibber

The price of milk and milk-based products in India is set to surge on the back of a variety of natural and human factors, including a shortage of rainfall in the monsoon months.

China cracks down on food safety

09-Aug-2011 By Ankush Chibber

In a major demonstration of its commitment to the safety and quality of food made in China, the country’s regulators have cracked down on law-breaching businesses and people in the food industry.

Feihe sells dairy farms in China

08-Aug-2011 By Ankush Chibber

Feihe International Inc., formerly known as the American Dairy, has announced that it intends to sell its two dairy farms in China to a Chinese Investment Company.