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After more than a decade since its original approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Monsanto’s recombinant protein hormone — formulated to help dairy cows produce more milk — is under fire. The hormone, Posilac, is a form of recombinant bovine somatotropin. BST is naturally produced in dairy cows as a trigger to produce milk. Posilac was approved for use in dairy cows to get more milk during their natural lactation cycle. The use of the rBST originally was...
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The ability to milk over 300 cows an hour is the result of a new milking plant installation at Grove Dairy Farm in Castlederg, Ireland. Since completing his studies at Greenmount Agricultural College, Antrim three years ago, John Mitchell has taken over the management of the family owned dairy farm, while his sister, Lisa Surphlis, is responsible for processing and packaging milk that comes not only from the 350 strong Grove Farm herd, but also from their uncle's 300 cow herd. And the...
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The metabolic fate of deuterium-labeled choline in gestating and lactating Holstein dairy cows
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A three-year project designed to test the safety of producing cheese from unpasteurised milk has been announced by the Campden Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA). The study, funded by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), will focus on the effects of strains of Mycobacterium bovis and E. coli pathogens in unpasteurised milk when used to make cheeses. The findings from the project, which kicked off on 1 September this year, could have major implications for cheese...
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A new line of freeze-dried and frozen cultures for yoghurt production offer a cost effective replacement for milk solids, while also retaining taste and texture, their manufacturer claims. Danisco claims that by using its new Yo-Mix cultures, yoghurt manufacturers can reduce the milk solid content of their products by one per cent, while retaining viscosity in the final product. The launch of the cultures could offer yoghurt processors a cost effective alternative for...
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Food waste left over from cheese processing could soon be as much of a money-spinner as the finished product itself under a new scheme being trialled in the US. The Fairview Swiss cheese plant in Pennsylvania, owned by John Koller & Son, will soon be powered partially from biogas made from food waste like whey, according to the Pennsylvania's agriculture departmant. As processors continue to face rising commodity and energy costs, a growing number of manufacturers are looking...
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A new filling machine technology specifically designed for chilled products like milk, can allow processors to step up productivity during packaging, its manufacturer claims. Tetra Pak claims that its Tetra Rex TR/27 XH filling machine can fill about 7,000 Gable top base packages per hour, whilst meeting an unprecedented level of hygiene standards compared to similar products. As processors look to capitalise on growing consumer demand for added-value goods with...
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Lesaffre has completed the acquisition of dsm-firmenich’s yeast extract business
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Time for tough action on dirty dairying, say Greens The cringe factor that stops councils from prosecuting farmers for environmental pollution must stop, says Green Party Agriculture Spokesperson Nandor Tanczos. "There is no excuse for turning a blind eye to the environmental vandalism committed by a large number of dairy farmers. We all know that agriculture is a major factor in our current economic boom. We all know that some farmers are indeed excellent stewards of the...
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A cold pasteurisation technique that uses ozone gas allows processors to create food without damaging healthy components, according to its developer. Pastair, a Sweden-based company, said the newly developed process would cut also down on energy costs compared to other sterilisation methods. "The great advantage with the new technique is that it opens up possibilities to create food without damaging important active biological and healthy components, in other words, the...
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Contented cows may be giving more than milk these days. Their manure could help to turn the lights on at farms, thanks to a project being undertaken by the Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas Cooperative Extension. The Institute received a grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to test an on-farm manure-to-energy conversion system for future use on Central Texas dairies. "This project is a little more than ‘the price of gas is high and we're trying to...
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The milk from cows injected with steroids may cause low immunity level in humans, leading to several diseases. Such animals are given steroids so that they can produce more milk. Also, steroid injections are known to speed up the process of fowl or calf birth in animals. Several cattle pen owners use this unnatural method to increase their profits. Sadly, this also leads to low infertility among cows and buffaloes. Generally, the owners of cattle pens...
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The metabolic fate of deuterium-labeled choline in gestating and lactating Holstein dairy cows
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A cheese containing a Chr Hansen probiotic has been launched in Italy, a move which reinforces the growing trend for companies to use probiotics outside of the traditional yoghurt pot. The Ciambello cheese will contain the bacteria BB-12, and has been aimed at the Italian market because of the countries interest in buying cheese and a growing public awareness of diet-related health benefits, Chr Hansen said. Dairy foods, including fermented milks and yoghurts, are among the best...
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Organic milk was not seen to be richer in vitamins or selenium than conventional milk, found a new study presented this week that contradicts the conclusions of an earlier, similar study. Scientists from the Swedish University of Agricultural Scientists analysed the vitamin and selenium content of milk from organically-reared cows and compared it to that of milk from conventionally-reared cows. They thought they may see some differences since nutrient levels are understood to be directly...
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High throughput cheese manufacturing for screening and testing is now possible with the development of a new manufacturing system in which as many as 600 micro cheeses can be made. The miniature cheeses can subsequently be tested and analysed for relevant attributes such as flavour profile and texture properties as well as bacterial activity and viability. The system, developed at NIZO food research, makes cost effective large scale screening a reality. During the 5th NIZO dairy...
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Leading dairy group Fonterra has hit out at new government legislation in its native New Zealand that will force it to supply local rivals with more milk over the next two years.
Agricultural minister Jim Anderton announced Friday that the company, which is estimated to control over 90 per cent of the country's dairy supply, must offer more milk at regulated prices to its domestic rivals for the next two years.
The system was put in place to ensure group's not affiliated with Fonterra...
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Lesaffre has completed the acquisition of dsm-firmenich’s yeast extract business
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Arla Foods is to step up both the amount of payouts to its suppliers and organic production in an attempt to adapt to a rapidly changing global dairy market.
The Danish co-operative group said yesterday that the current increase in world commodity prices stemming from dwindling supply had encouraged it to increase payments. It will also attempt to step up organic production to ensure supply could meet the predicted growth in demand over the coming years.
The decision comes as dairy...
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Milk production in the US is up from last year for the sixth month in a row, according to a new report.
The report, published by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), will come as a relief to dairy processors who are facing a world wide supply squeeze.
The US agency reported last week that milk production in the US during the second quarter came to 47.4 billion pounds (21.59 bn kilos), an increase of 1.1 per cent from the same period last year.
Milk yield in June totalled 14.2 bn...
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Chr. Hansen has launched a new line of spray-dried dairy flavors in the US, which the firm claims provide some of its most successful flavors in a more convenient application form.
According to the Danish ingredients group, the new line is an extension to its top sellers in the enzyme modified dairy ingredient area.
It includes sharp and aged cheddar, American sweet cream, parmesan, and butter flavors. Additional flavors due to be available soon include Swiss blue cheese, and...
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Glanbia remains on course for an estimated 20 per cent increase in profits, despite difficulties within its dairy production unit, the company said yesterday.
In a trading statement the company said it expected revenues, profits and margins to be up for the first half of the year, compared to the same period in 2006.
The gains were made despite the increasing cost of raw dairy products.
Glanbia attributed the growth to an improved performance throughout its diversified operations in...
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The metabolic fate of deuterium-labeled choline in gestating and lactating Holstein dairy cows
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The international co-operative dairy company Campina, and Thai Advanced Food, a leading Thai company active in cultured yoghurts and drinks under the Betagen-brand, announce that they have set up a new joint venture in Thailand, which has become effective as of 2nd July 2007.
Both companies are convinced that by teaming up and sharing each others resources and know-how, further accelerated profitable growth can be realized in the promising market segment of health related products, both in...
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Dairy group Arla continues to profit from its partnerships within the emerging markets of Asia as sales of its powdered milk brands in Bangladesh continue to rise rapidly.
Though the group has sold powdered milk products in the country for over 40 years, it is only within the last nine years that it has managed to double sales, following the signing of a distribution deal with local group MD Foods, the company said yesterday.
The announcement highlights the desire for a growing number of...
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