Month: March 2014

Three New Fresh Kefir Creations From Lifeway Foods

March 12, 2014 Lifeway Foods, Inc.

Looking for new ways to get your daily dose of immunity-building probiotics? Top kefir manufacturer Lifeway Foods, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWAY) has developed three new varieties of its dairy-based kefir "smoothie" that deliver a trio of fresh choices for drinking to your health. The new veggie, oat-enriched and stevia-sweetened kefir lines will be released this spring in 10 flavors created specifically for the new formulations – the better to start your day, have a guilt-free snack, or add a probiotic boost to any meal. …

IDDBA Scholarship Deadline Is April 1

March 12, 2014 International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ (IDDBA)

The next application deadline for the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) scholarship program is April 1, 2014. …

IDFA Commends Senators Call For Push Back Against EU & Cheese Names

March 12, 2014 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

“IDFA commends the 55 U. S. senators who have taken a strong stance against the European Union’s efforts to hinder our use of common food names.  A letter coauthored by Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) urges Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman to reject the EU’s attempt in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations to claim exclusive use of common cheese names both here and abroad." …

Puratos Introduces Topfil, Fruit Fillings With Wild Berries

March 12, 2014 Puratos

With the new Topfil range of fruit fillings, Puratos introduces the superior taste of wild berries to its bakery, patisserie and chocolate customers. The Topfil range includes up to 60% of wild fruit sourced directly from the Baltic forests. …

CSM Bakery Products Converting To A Full TranSmart Product Portfolio

March 12, 2014 CSM Bakery Products

With the FDA’s recent announcement to consider removal of partially hydrogenated oils from the list of ingredients generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in the production of foods, CSM Bakery Products is accelerating conversion of its full product portfolio with the anticipation of completion by the end of 2014, well ahead of the expected deadline. …