Another research study published with positive outcomes for dairy. A combination of calcium plus vitamin D during weight loss in overweight and obese women could improve blood cholesterol levels, says new research from Canada. The new study, published in the current issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, lead author Geneviève Major from the Department of Social and Preventive … Read More
Lactose Research
Lately, I’ve been hearing many consumers talk about being lactose intolerant. This new research could lead to an exciting array of milk options for those who can’t consume regular milk. Fermentation of dairy with a mix of lactic acid bacteria and a Streptococcus strain could selectively reduce the protein responsible for cows milk allergy, researchers have reported. Researchers at Germany’s … Read More
Full-Fat Dairy
More research news to share with you. Full-fat dairy products have a more slimming effect than low-fat foods, researchers at Stockholm’s Karolinska Institute said. The findings were based on interviews with nearly 20,000 women whose dietary habits were tracked since 1987, The Local newspaper said Monday. When the study began, the women had an average body mass index of 23.7. … Read More
New Moms and Calcium
This seems like common sense to me, but I guess any positive news about dairy is good news! A study using 62 rats found those that didn’t have enough calcium in their diet, and were breastfeeding, were more likely to have deteriorating bone around their teeth and gums. Breastfeeding rats that had enough calcium didn’t suffer any bone loss. Experts … Read More
Chipless RFID
This is exciting news in the identification realm. Somark Innovations has announced an ID system based on a biocompatible ink with chipless RFID functionality. Somark is proud to announce the successful testing of Biocompatible Chipless RFID1 Ink in cattle and laboratory rats. The test proved the efficacy of injecting and reading a Biocompatible Chipless RFID Ink “tattoo” within the skin … Read More
Dairy Packaging Demand
You’ve heard about the success of single-serve milk in plastic bottles. The nation-wide initiative to place milk vending machines in schools and public areas is certainly a big part of this report from Freedonia Group, Inc. Demand for dairy packaging is projected to expand 4.1 percent annually to $4.3 billion in 2010. Growth will be fueled by favorable trends in … Read More
Science Breakthrough
Science sure is an amazing thing isn’t it? The latest news in our industry is genetically engineered cows that don’t have the prions that cause BSE. An international team of researchers from the U.S. and Japan reported Sunday that they had “knocked out” the gene responsible for making the proteins, called prions. The disease didn’t take hold when brain tissue … Read More
World Dairy Situation 2006
As we look forward to 2007 how about reviewing 2006? The International Dairy Federation has released it’s annual World Dairy Situation report.
Vitamin D Power
We know that dairy products are a healthy source of many nutrients, including Vitamin D. A new research study now shows a link between levels of Vitamin D and a lower risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). While researchers are still being conservative in their recommendations, this study has been a positive media story for the dairy industry. A study conducted … Read More
Sugar Free Dairy Dessert
Good news for those of us who love dessert, but are watching our sugar intake! Two U.S. food technologists, Drs Bruce Tharp and Steven Young, have developed what is believed to be the first dairy based dessert that contains no sugar, trans fat or lactose. Wonder if it tastes any good? Two top scientists claim to have developed a frozen … Read More