Archives for June 22, 2018

From lassi to laban, straggisto to skyr: Danone brings exotic fermented foods to the yoghurt aisle

Tapping into the trend for both exotic flavours and healthy, fermented foods, Danone has launched a range of dairy products including lassi, laban, straggisto, skyr and ayran.

Safety first during CO2 shortage, say trade bodies

With Europe facing a shortage of carbon dioxide, trade and food safety organisations are highlighting the importance of using reputable providers and gas of the appropriate food grade.

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Six affected in foodborne botulism outbreak in Denmark

Denmark is investigating an outbreak of foodborne botulism with six confirmed cases.

UK firm claims to have first commercially viable scale-up process for brazzein

Magellan Life Sciences says its patent-pending fermentation process to scale up the sweet-tasting protein brazzein will make it the first company to market the natural, zero-calorie sweetener.

Russian meat industry set to suffer from potential VAT hike

The Russian Government’s decision to raise VAT from 18% to 20% from 2019 could hit prices and profitability in the domestic meat market.

Danish Crown’s DAT-Schaub enters US market with plant acquisition

Danish Crown subsidiary DAT-Schaub has acquired a pharmaceutical plant in Iowa, US, that produces crude heparin for drugs used to thin blood.