For an ancient dairy format, there is plenty that is new with yogurt and fermented creams, the Society of Dairy Technology found at its spring conference, which had the theme, “Yogurt & Fermented Creams: What’s New?” It looked at technology and quality control, from the ingredients to the shipping out to the retailer, for that standard that is yogurt. Ben Kinsey, technical account manager at Novonesis (formerly Chr Hansen), was first up, looking at “Maximising productivity in yogurt manufacture with natural biosolutions.” He noted that there are new combined cultures for yogurt production ..read more

Here is your roundup of the latest dairy processing news. Next week’s roundup will focus on packaging. To submit a news item for inclusion, please contact Suzanne Christiansen at suzanne@bellpublishing.com or Maddy Barron at maddy@bellpublishing.com. Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions highlights MasoSine Certa Sine pumps at Cheese Expo 2024 Lyras names Andersen as CEO Krohne highlights applications of Optiswitch 6500 to food and beverage industries Baumer sensor nominated for awards Rocol announces it will remove ‘forever chemicals’ from food lubricant product range No visits ..read more

We were up north last week, seeing friends and family and eating cheese. I find that once you head out into other parts of the country, there is a selection of products that one may not always get in the capital, London, where we live. Suddenly, offerings of Lancashire Tasty Cheeses and so forth are on offer everywhere. It was lovely to see, and a delight to have a local cheese board for dinner one night. This is why The Real Cheese Project, which has launched this month, is such a good idea. It has been established to champion real British cheese and get more people buying artisan over indust ..read more

The time for the International Cheese & Dairy Expo is drawing near. On 27 June, hundreds of dairy professionals will be on-site in Stafford, UK for the Awards and the seminars on everything associated with dairy. Don’t miss it and book your free ticket now.  Amcor will be speaking during the day at the 14:30 slot, with Steve Birch presenting. Birch is a seasoned research & development packaging professional with over 20 years of experience in the fast moving consumer goods industry, specialising in innovation and sustainability. His expertise spans across flexible packaging materi ..read more

dsm-firmenich, innovator in nutrition, health, and beauty, has opened the application process for its flavorist school’s class of 2025. This world-class training school is set to lead the next era of flavour innovation and culinary excellence. From 12 April to 1 May, aspiring tastemakers from around the world can apply for the two-year trainee programme. This proprietary school reflects dsm-firmenich’s commitment to advancing the art and science of flavour creation while meeting the global demand for foods and beverages that are healthier, more delicious, and better for people and planet. The ..read more

Magnum’s ice cream innovation for 2024, a trio of mood-inspired flavours called Magnum Pleasure Express, aims to take its premium portfolio to the next level. Findings by cocoa supplier Barry Callebaut show 75% of global consumers are positive about trying new and exciting ice cream experiences. To tap into this market, fresh flavours and formats are key. Get it right, and the cherry on top is a share of ice cream’s 2024 global retail sales which Euromonitor estimates to be worth €85 billion ($91 billion). “Magnum has always been at the forefront of ice cream innovation. Our annual innovations ..read more

When the pandemic was first breaking, no politician could face the idea of immediate, mass deaths, so urgent measures were taken to protect the health of citizens. Lockdowns, mandatory coronavirus testing, and even more severe ecological decisions were made with quick execution to ensure health and safety. Whilst the success of these can be seen in how society has survived and thrived four years on from the height of the pandemic, it does beg the question from the more environmentally-focused minds – where is the urgent action and reform when it comes to the ongoing climate crisis? For the cli ..read more

The Guild of Fine Food announces that the World Cheese Awards 2024 will be held in Viseu, Portugal this November. Key dates for the 2024 World Cheese Awards are as follows: Open for entry: Thursday 13 June Closed for entry: Monday 16 September Cheeses staged: Thursday 14 November Judges arrive: Thursday 14 November Judging: Friday 15 November Cheese festival for consumers: Friday 15 – Sunday 17 November Results available: Saturday 16 November Trophy winners available: Monday 18 November John Farrand, managing director of the Guild of Fine Food, organisers of the competition, says: “We’re exc ..read more

The Real Cheese Project has launched this month, established to champion real British cheese and get more people buying artisan over industrial. Combining promotional and campaign activities, The Real Cheese Project is now looking to engage with artisan makers and independent mongers across the UK, as the organisation gears up to share their stories with the cheese loving British public. Founded by James and Nicola Grant from No2 Pound Street, champions of British Cheese and Academy of Cheese training partners; alongside Sam and Amy Brice of Freshly Ground PR, who have supported the World Chee ..read more

Recently launched in the UK, Motors and Drives specialists Moons’ Industries is delighted to offer an extensive range of motion control products, which includes three types of linear motion products. These are Linear Stepper Motors, Linear Slides and Linear Actuators, all of which have been developed with features and specifications to ensure a stable and reliable performance, especially in high-accuracy engineering applications. When combined with a Moons’ closed loop controller, these linear actuators can be controlled via Fieldbus, timing and direction, or analogue / digital inputs, and whe ..read more