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fonterra said today it is advising international customers of the potential need to identify the dairy content of foods containing specialised dairy proteins, following the publication of a new academic study.fonterra produces specialised dairy proteins used as ingredients by international food companies. fonterra chief technology officer, jeremy hill, said it is obvious that certain foods contain dairy - such as milk, cheese and yoghurt. however, increasingly companies are using dairy-based ingredients in products that do not necessarily look like dairy foods and there is a need to ensure consumers are adequately informed that these products contain dairy. “today, dairy protein ingredients can be used in many different types of food to provide consumers with health and dietary benefits. these include protein bars, sports drinks, flavoured waters and dietary supplements. “these specialised dairy proteins have been used for years and are recognised as safe for consumers. however, consumers who are allergic to dairy may not realise these products contain dairy.” fonterra’s new recommendations follow the publication of an academic study in the canadian journal, allergy, asthma and clinical immunology (aaci). the study, by associate professor rohan ameratunga and dr see-tarn woon of auckland city hospital, examines the allergenic properties of functional foods, and in particular whole, a product launched by fonterra in new zealand last year. dr hill said fonterra had taken on board learnings from assoc. professor ameratunga’s work. whole was a functional water fortified with dairy protein and fibre designed to help bridge the hunger gap between meals. after the product was launched, three consumers with dairy allergies had an allergic reaction when they consumed whole not realising it contained dairy protein. “when the allergic reactions were brought to our attention, we put a comprehensive plan in place, working with allergy new zealand, to alert the community about whole’s dairy protein content. although whole fully complied with new zealand food safety authority requirements, we also changed the labeling to more prominently state that the product contained dairy,” said dr hill. “we have learned from this experience and we can all do better to minimise the risks in the future. “our international customers already have rigorous standards in place and abide by local labeling laws, however we are further encouraging them to conduct a risk assessment of products containing specialised dairy proteins to determine whether additional labeling or communication could be warranted,” said dr hill. “this is particularly important for products such as clear beverages which consumers may not intuitively expect to contain dairy.” whole was removed from the market in april 2010 because sales were not meeting expectations. fonterra is not currently producing any consumer products containing specialised dairy proteins, however, any future products which do contain these specialised proteins will follow a similar risk assessment process. -->
Source :ausfoodnews.com.au
Date :
22
December
2010
Category :
Dairy Products
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higher agriculture commodity prices here to stay 17-06-2011 oecd-fao agricultural outlook 2011-2020 published the impact of high prices on the poor in developing countries can be devastating.17 june 2011, paris/rome - higher food prices and volatility in commodity markets are here to stay, according to a new report by the oecd and fao.the oecd-fao agricultural outlook 2011-2020 says that a good harvest in the coming months should push commodity prices down from the extreme levels seen earlier this year.
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an independent panel led by former federal health minister neal blewett delivered the review of food labelling law and policy 2011 to the parliamentary secretary for health and ageing catherine king on friday. dr alan barclay, an accredited practicing dietitian and nutritionist, chief scientific officer for the glycemic index foundation ltd and head of research at the australian diabetes foundation said that the recommendations are “a mixed bag”.
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the paper and packaging industries are taking a hands-on role in exploring ways to curb the presence of mineral oils in the manufacture of their products, said a leading trade body. cepi managing director teresa presas the confederation of european paper industries (cepi) outlined the complex nature of the problem - and what it is doing to address the issue - in the wake of intense media speculation yesterday over the potential health threat from the toxic substance leaching from packaging.
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major food manufacturers are revamping their packaging amid concerns over the long term health hazards posed by mineral oils leaching from recycled cardboard into foods. weetabix, kellogg and jordans have all taken steps to change to packaging that does not contain mineral oils , according a report from the bbc. the confederation of european paper industries (cepi) said steps were already being taken to address the issue and that the industry regarded it seriously.
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the global market for gum, the worldwide organic sector and the uk biscuit industry are among the topics covered in the latest batch of reports in the just-food store. food and beverage consumer trends in the uk: winning strategies in a new decadeone of the worst recessions in recent times has resulted in a change in the attitudes and behaviour of consumers. the fmcg industry needs to recognise these changes and how they will be reflected at point of purchase.
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us cheese companies have agreed to step up efforts to reduce the sodium content in cheese and educate consumers about the limits of sodium reduction. at a meeting hosted by the innovation center for us dairy 17 leading cheese firms, including the likes of chr hansen, kraft foods and cargill, discussed the key challenges and opportunities related to sodium reduction. the companies are working pre-competitively on best practice to reduce sodium levels through formulation as well as process and manufacturing control.
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the european commission has adopted a new policy package on food quality standards that aims to reinforce the pdo-pgi scheme, streamline marketing standards, and provides guidelines on use of voluntary labelling schemes. the aim of the quality package , which is the result of three year stakeholder consultation effort, is to guarantee quality to consumers whilst ensuring farmers receive a fair price for produce.
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new 11/05/2011 europes 
industry federation the ciaa has branded mep’s desire for mandatory 