Competition is driving ice cream premiumisation

The growth in popularity of premium ice-cream, combined with the growing number of health conscious consumers has contributed to a surge in the number of ice cream manufacturers keen to play in this market, including Unilever Australia and Norco Co-operative.
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Process turns waste whey into profitable products

An innovative method of extracting protein from whey has the potential to turn a waste product of cheese making into a valuable by-product which can help make baby formula, baked goods or feed for fish farms or piggeries.
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Fonterra management appointment

Judith Swales has been promoted to the new role of Managing Director Oceania, joining the Fonterra management team after leadership roles with Heinz Australasia and Goodyear Dunlop Australia.
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Pepsi and Coke battle over Chobani

According to a Reuters report this morning, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola are in talks to invest in Chobani for as much $USD 3 billion for between 10 per cent and 20 per cent of the yogurt maker's equity.
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