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Danisco Expands Culture Capacity

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:32:47 +0000

With the growing demand for dairy cultures all over the world, Danisco is all set to meet a lot of it by expanding its culture capacity all over the world. They announced that their expansion plans are in the region of over € 60 million. At their Dangé-Saint-Romain plant in France, they are going to further invest in protective and ripening cultures which will be DVI or Direct Vat Inoculants. These cultures will go to both the dairy as well as the meat industries – from cheese ripening to protective cultures for fermented milk products to surface cultures for use in meat products. Danisco has always been in the forefront when it comes to cultures and now with these specialized ones, it hopes to lead the way.

The Kraft-Cadbury Juggernaut Kicks Off

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 08:03:32 +0000

The first product after the sensational tie-up is out and it’s a Cadbury offering. It is called the Dairy Milk Bar of Plenty and it is being supported by a total advertising blitzkrieg, comprising print, outdoor and digital ads. The bar is being introduced in Toffee Apple and Roast Hazelnut, Berry Fruit & Vanilla Shortcake & Honey Roast Cashews.
So who is being targeted with this new bar in these three flavours? According to sources, it’s the 30 to 40 year old woman who is looking for the ultimate chocolate experience. The ads have been created by Fallon.

Cadbury’s Workers Protest In Bournville

admin — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:05:19 +0000

That there would be a reaction was to be expected. The takeover of an institution like Cadbury obviously set off some strong protests from its workers, especially since many of them had been around in the company for many years and can’t bear to think of the company being taken over by the giant American corporation.
The village green at Bournville was filled with the protesters and it was evident that there was a sense of uneasiness at what the future might hold and what changes would be made in the company. There was also a sense of frustration and anger that the company started by George Cadbury and standing for chocolate for so long should belong to another company.

World’s Largest Candy Company: Kraft And Cadbury

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:30:35 +0000

With Kraft taking over Cadbury for $19.5 billion, the world’s going to see the largest candy company to date. Together, there will be major global gum and candy products that exceed 40 in number and with this acquisition, Mars-Wrigley will have to retreat to second place. Kraft beat Hershey’s to the deal and the new company will build towards being the largest global snack and confectionery producer. While the move would make the company more US-centric, it would also make it the largest beverage and foods company in Europe. In growing markets like South America and India where Cadbury has a strong presence, this could be the entry for Kraft which till now has had a negligent presence.

E Coli Scare At Nestle’s Virginia Plant

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:35:47 +0000

When two cookie dough samples at Nestle’s US plant in Virginia tested positive for E Coli, the company was left with no choice but to shut down its plant for a while. The threat was too dangerous for them to even think of anything else. The great thing was that as soon as the company realized what had happened, they informed the food authorities and made sure all the dough that was tainted was destroyed.

There will probably be a two-week closure so that the whole place and every process can be thoroughly cleaned so no trace is left of the infection. There was an incident last year when consumers complained after eating some of their dough and they had to recall all the products in that line. They have instituted rigorous tests since then and this time around, the dough did not even leave the plant.

And Now, Fresh Goat’s Milk Skin Care Range

admin — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:01:55 +0000

Dagmar Breeden decided that her range of Dagmar’s products made with goat’s milk should have something more – so she’s using goat’s milk that comes from her own farm. In an age where people are very conscious of additives and preservatives in products, even those they use on their skin, this could just be a very profitable move on the manufacturer’s part. So now, you can use them, knowing they are not made from canned or powdered goat’s milk but from the real, fresh stuff.

The range is for all skin types and it is also advertised for skin problems like acne, eczema and psoriasis. The range is made with fresh milk and cold-pressed oils together with other natural ingredients like flower essences and herbs.

Canadian Poutine Making Waves In America

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:32:44 +0000

Now whoever heard of the Americans getting excited over anything Canadian when it came to food? There’s one dish that seems to have been the exception and it’s called ‘poutine’ – it’s cheese curds mixed into French fries and gravy and it’s creating a stir with taste buds across the borders.

It began with one man who moved to the US and opened a restaurant with this dish being the star of the service. Never mind that the dish is filled and overflowing with calories, it’s a hit and this particular restaurant serves up twelve variations of the dish. Even the ones who were hesitant to try something new and unheard of were hooked once they tasted it. It’s fast becoming a fad and even some news channels have picked it up. Looks like Canadian poutine is going places!

Bega Cheese Wins Best Manufacturer Award Again

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:47:31 +0000

The 2009 award for Best Manufacturer of the Year went to Bega Cheese of Australia, with the company winning it for the second time. In the last 8 years, the company has grown a lot and as the supply chain general manager of the company says, this could happen not because of the technology but because of the planning strategy and the people with all the effort they have put in. This is a business where relationships are as, if not more important than technology and the company has managed to handle both areas very successfully.2009 award for Best Manufacturer of the Year went to Bega Cheese, with the company winning it for the second time. In the last 8 years, the company has grown a lot and as the supply chain general manager of the company says, this could happen not because of the technology but because of the planning strategy and the people with all the effort they have put in. This is a business where relationships are as, if not more important than technology and the company has managed to handle both areas very successfully.

Whole Foods Signs Non-GMO

admin — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:17:01 +0000

The non-profit organization, the non-GMO Project has a new member – Whole Foods. This is a collaboration that is made up of farmers, breeders, producers, processors, distributors, retailers and consumers and they all have one thing in common – they all vow to use the non-GMO verification on their labels.

The organization firmly believes that consumers should know – and they have the right to make a choice after knowing. So it is up to the people who market products to ensure that information like this is printed on the label. What this group would ultimately like is for customers to be provided with choices that are all non-GMO.

Greek Gods Introduce Honey-Strawberry Yogurt

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:56:31 +0000

There’s yet another exotic flavour that’s been added to the American Greek Gods range of yogurts and not only does it have five different strains of dairy cultures, one of them is a probiotic strain. The yogurts are all made from hormone-free as well as gluten-free milk and they all contain a lot of calcium. The other products that Greek Gods offer include other Greek favourites like ice cream made in the Greek tradition and a kefir-cheese yogurt called Lebni which can be spread.