All Dairy articles – Page 243
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Hearty traditional fare retains its appeal
Traditional snacks based around meat and cheese retain their hold on men, while women want something healthierAdults, in particular men, are considerably more important to the lunchbox category than children. According to TNS,...
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Probiotic pluses aimed at kids
One-shot probiotic drinks are no longer the preserve of adults with the launch of a version aimed specifically at children by Yoplait Dairy Crest.Petits Filous Plus is a daily-dose yoghurt drink that contains bacteria to help keep children’s...
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Galbani lightens up with Ricotta
The trend towards lighter and healthier cheeses has inspired Galbani to come out with the first spreadable Ricotta.Santa Lucia Ricottine is available in a variety of Italian flavours including Naturale, Pomodoro with sun-ripened tomatoes and...
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A low-fat cheese ‘with character’
Fayrefield Foods reckons it has nailed low-fat cheese with a version it says does not sacrifice on taste or texture.Heartfelt is a new 5% fat brand (rsp: £1.99 for a 250g block) in trendy, bright pink packaging. It is aimed at dieters, those...
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Crohn’s disease not caused by drinking milk say UK scientists
Dairy products do not cause Crohn’s disease, according to new research.Scientists at the University of East Anglia said there was no link between the consumption of pasteurised milk and the onset of the disease, which causes inflammation of the...
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Bath cheese the best
A west country farmer has been given a national listing in Tesco stores after winning the retailer’s coveted Cheese Challenge.Alex Dunbar of Bath Soft Cheese looked stunned last week as he was given news of his coup by Tesco commercial director...
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The Acid Test
>>consumers and buyers give their views on the latest product launchesProduct: Soft cheese & cranberry brunchettas Company: kerry foodsPrice: £1.69 per portionSoft Cheese & Cranberry...
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Serious about growing Strong
Lactalis UK is extending Seriously Strong Cheddar with spreadable and sliced versions as part of its ambition to turn it into the biggest cheese brand in the next three years.In his first big interview since the company bought Seriously Strong...
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SPILT MILK
Six years on from a major industry investigation, milk producers and processors are still locked in battle over milk prices, in spite of retail initiatives to increase the price in-store. Chris Walkland reportsWho would have predicted...
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Yoghurt with healthy fats
Essential fatty acids are finding their way into more everyday products, this time in Greek yoghurt.Total Probiotics Omega-3 and Omega-6 Greek yoghurt contains added fibre as well as essential fatty acids and only 2% fat. It is launching...
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More pulled into Arla supply fold
Arla Foods has secured a 50% increase in the amount of milk sourced through its Arla Foods Milk Partnership direct supply arrangement. The development means that from September, AFMP will supply 75% of Arla’s milk requirements, or 1.65 billion...
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FSA ‘ignoring’ advice on salt cuts in cured meat
The Food Standards Agency is riding roughshod over meat and cheese manufacturers in a desperate bid to meet its targets for reducing salt consumption, it has been claimed.Disgruntled industry insiders have told The Grocer that FSA officials are...
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Cravendale gets flavour of adults
Arla Foods’ Cravendale brand is entering new territory with an added-value milk for adults.Cravendale Hint Of will come in two varieties, Wild Strawberry and Vanilla, and the white-coloured liquid will be targeted as an alternative to regular...
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Research Notes
>>household spend is upThe UK butter and spreads market is showing 3.9% growth. The average household is now spending £1.30 more than the previous year. The multiple grocers are driving this increase with Somerfield, Tesco and...
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On the Campaign Trail
>>Maltesers for sitcom fans… Kiss for new onken yoghurt… Malibu keeps it in perspective… Bernard Matthews goes beyond essentials…Budget £1m Manufacturer MasterfoodsMaltesersChocolate bitesize brand Maltesers...
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The return to farmhouse butter
Speciality butter is winning consumers over thanks to its premium image, and the appeal of taste and natural qualitiesSpeciality butter sales continue to rise, partly due to endorsement by celebrity chefs and a growing consumer desire...
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But I do like a little bit of…
British consumers have become enthusiastic about premium spreads, while regular lines are in the doldrums. Jackie Mitchell reportsThe UK’s love affair with butter shows no sign of abating.Once the whipping boy of health campaigns...
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Cross-border quota bids looming
Milk quotas may soon be traded between EU states, a move that could leave processors in the UK desperately short of raw material.Farmers across Europe are gearing up to test the mettle of Brussels by attempting to buy quota cross-border....
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Lulu’s making a hullabaloo about health
Consumers are responding as manufacturers boost brand equity with positive and trusted health messagesIn March, Unilever relaunched its Flora brand with Omega-3 and 6 oils in its recipe with a new logo and packaging as part of a £9m...
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Moo makes lunchbox links
Milk Link Beverages is the latest dairy company to step up innovation in branded milk with the launch of Mini Moo cartons for kids and Moo Organic.The UK’s biggest supplier of long-life milk is releasing two variants of its long-life milk...