Nestlé’s unveils new technology that reduces intrinsic sugars
Nestlé has introduced a new technology that lowers intrinsic sugars in key ingredients such as milk, malt and fruit juices. The technology utilises an enzymatic process to reduce naturally occurring sugars in a variety of ingredients. Nestlé says that the process has minimal impact on the flavour and texture of the ingredients, which can be…
Casein – A Protein found in milk speeds up wound healing
Bandages infused with casein, a protein that occurs naturally in cow’s milk, significantly improved wound healing in rats compared to those in control groups, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study, published today in Interface, is the first to test casein’s reputed healing benefits on an animal model. The promising results suggest that…
Fonterra slashes milk price forecast as demand slumps
Fonterra has slashed its forecast milk price for the 2023/24 season by $1 as demand slumps. On Friday the co-operative announced a revised farmgate milk price range of $6.25 to $7.25 per kilogram of milk solids, with a mid-point of $7 per kgMS. In May Fonterra said it expected to pay farmers between $7.25 and $8.75…
Parag Milk bets big on sports nutrition, to expand pride of cows
One the leading private dairy companies Parag Milk Foods plans to focus more on the sports nutrition segment and health besides expanding the reach of its “Pride of Cows” single source liquid milk. Akshali Shah, Executive Director, Parag Milk Foods, said, “There is a huge gap in meeting the demand for whey protein and we…
Food industry impacted by high commodity prices : Britannia Ind
FMCG major Britannia Industries Limited said that the food sector in which it operates has been significantly impacted by high commodity prices, rising interest rates and due to the fall out of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The long term effects of these factors continue to be felt extensively, the company said in its annual report for…
Amrutha Dhare milk bank has helped over 1.5k infants
Amrutha Dhare, the first state-run human breast milk bank set up at Vani Vilas Hospital in Bengaluru, is giving many newborns a fresh lease of life. “More than 1,500 infants have benefited from the donated milk available at Amrutha Dhare since its inception,” said Dr Savitha C, medical superintendent of the hospital. The beneficiaries include babies who have low birth weight…
Milma’s TRCMPU to Give Incentive of Rs 2.50 Per Litre on Milk
Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has announced an incentive of Rs 2.50 on each litre of milk procured from dairy farmers in four southern districts during Onam. TRCMPU Administrative Committee Convener N Bhasurangan said the incentive, which will be shared between dairy farmers (Rs 2) and the respective cooperative societies (50…
Empty supermarket shelves for dairy amid high production in Israel
The milk shelves in Israeli supermarkets have been less than full in recent months. While the more expensive milk and dairy products can be found in abundance, regular 3% milk has been available sporadically. The price of this milk is regulated by the state and has become increasingly unprofitable to manufacture, with consumers paying the…
Heritage Foods: Margin trajectory likely to improve
The Q1FY24 results of Heritage Foods were in line with expectations. Highlights: Growth in value-added products Raw material prices have softened Higher advertisement spends Investors with higher risk appetite can accumulate stock on declines The Q1FY24 results of Heritage Foods (HFL; CMP: Rs 247; Market capitalisation: Rs 2,293crore) were in line with expectations. Milk procurement…
The curious case of lactose intolerance
Having to rush to the toilet in the middle of a movie, with a tummy that is producing audible, rumbling sounds can be an embarrassing experience. “Not to mention the endless ribbing from friends that you have to put up with,” says Pramod, a marketing executive. “A group of us friends had met up for dinner…