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13 Feb 2024 --- Researchers at the food tech start-up Yali Bio, supported by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), have utilized precision fermentation to create a fat compound identical to... Read More

22 Jan 2024 --- Texas-based Ever.Ag has launched Cheese Yield Optimization, its latest solution making use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to help cheese manufacturers maximize... Read More

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07 Mar 2018 --- Fonterra’s ingredients division NZMP is innovating in both superior performance dairy powders and sports nutrition. Dominic Cranfield, Product Manager Milk Powders at Fonterra says: “We took our instant whole milk powder and we conducted research into the variability that we see at different plants. At the same time, we talked to our customers about what they are looking for in a product. We came up with a couple of areas. The first is around reconstitution performance, which we tightened it up. We also looked like the powder appearance, which is important from a consumer experience perspective.” 

20 Dec 2017 --- Fonterra’s ingredients brand NZMP offers a broad range of ingredients, delivering solutions across the five key product groups Powders, Dairy Fats, Cheese, Proteins and Specialty Nutrition. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke with Gillian Munnik, Marketing Director Global Ingredients at Fonterra, about the importance of trust and consistency for the brand, as well as its current interest in the proteins space.

14 Jul 2017 --- Fonterra’s NZMP presents its SureProtein ingredients for sports and active lifestyles beverages.NZMP SureProtein solutions can be used in a wide variety of applications, including protein-enhanced yogurts, beverages and bars for the healthy aging and sports nutrition markets, nutritional supplements for use in medical and pediatric nutrition products, and into a variety of dairy food products and snacks including processed cheese and bakery items.

17 Jan 2017 --- Fonterra have introduced a dry form galactooligosaccharides (GOS), a lactose-based prebiotic, widely used in infant formula GOS product for infant formula. Matt Cushing of Fonterra says: “Human breast milk contains a range of oligosaccharides that are not available in bovine cow’s milk, so in order to more closely mimic human breast milk in a formula we need to supplement with something like GOS. Unfortunately GOS normally comes in a serum format, which has difficulties when using in a powder/dried blend formulation. Recently, Fonterra has been working with partners in Europe to manufacture GOS in a dried powder format, which does come with challenges as the serum is sticky and difficult to dry. So it requires a more knowledge of how to dry the product, humidity and how to change the composition slightly."

07 Dec 2015 --- Fonterra has launched a heat stable whey protein. David Isherwood, Technical Director EMEA at Fonterra discusses the new ingredient technology and possible applications. 

18 Oct 2017 --- Over the last 10 years, butter consumption has increased 1.7 million metric tons per annum. In recent years we’ve seen the world adopt a better understanding of the health benefits of butter. While historically experts advised people to reduce their fat intake, they now agree that fats are actually beneficial for people’s health – especially natural dairy fats.   In Asia, disposable income is increasing and consumers are looking for more premium food options. According to Fonterra, consumers are willing to pay 15 percent more for bakery products made with butter compared to margarine. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke to Fonterra’s Regional Foodservice Director Stanley Goh who discussed the changing needs of butter.  

27 Sep 2017 --- With the Asia protein ingredients market forecast to grow by 11.5 percent from 2016 to 2020, NZMP – Fonterra’s dairy ingredients business – are leading the way as one of the key players for high protein food launches. Earlier this month, the company were showcasing some of their latest protein products in various beverage formats at FIA Thailand.  NZMP believes that Asian consumers are increasingly seeking specific nutritional benefits to support their growing interest in health and active living. FoodIngredientsFirst spoke to Ingredients General Manager for South East Asia, Hamish discussed the current trends and opportunities within Asia for dairy and protein ingredients.  

07 Mar 2017 --- Fonterra’s dairy ingredients business NZMP has an expertise in consumer milk powder that dates back to the 1970s. NZMP is now offering a new protein ingredient that delivers at least 10 per cent more protein than other standard whey protein offerings. Robin Wyers spoke with Kelvin Wickham, Chief Operating Officer of NZMP. He began by asking him about business plans at the company and the launch of this new and innovative ingredient… The full interview with Kelvin Wickham will appear in the March 2017 issue of The World of Food Ingredients.

21 Dec 2016 --- Capsugel has been sold to Swiss pharmaceutical company Lonza Group AG for $5.5bn. Lonza has bought Capsugel from private equity firm KKR, after it won out in an auction against a number of undisclosed rivals. In recent years, Capsugel has transformed its business model to become a speciality CDMO that designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of innovative dosage forms for the biopharmaceutical and consumer health and nutrition industries. Other companies mentioned are Monsanto, Fonterra and Danone. 

29 Aug 2016 --- The UK High Court has given the green light to a proposal from SAB Miller to ease investor concern over its $104m takeover by AB InBev by splitting its shareholders into two groups. Shareholders BevCo and Altria Group, which own around 40 percent of SABMiller's shares, will be hived off into a separate entity from other shareholders when the deal is voted on September 28.For the deal to be approved, both votes would need approval from 75 percent of shareholders. Other companies mentioned are Arla, USDA and Fonterra.