US: Dean Foods rebuffs “illegal additive” charges
US dairy group Dean Foods has played down allegations that its new organic Horizon fat-free milk contains an additive that has not been approved for use in organic products.
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NETHERLANDS: DSM profit jumps 50%
Dutch ingredients group DSM has posted a 50% jump full-year profits, which were boosted by a strong performance at the group's nutrition business.
US: Dean Foods’ organic arm Horizon unveils fat-free milk
US-based organic dairy producer Horizon has added a fat-free line to its range of organic milk fortified with DHA Omega-3.
Quote, unquote: just-food’s week in words
Here is the best of who said what this week on just-food.
Editor’s choice: the highlights on just-food this week
The week kicked-off with the news that the purchase of French cheese maker Entremont Alliance by dairy co-operative Sodiaal had been approved.
In the spotlight – DSM’s Martek buy a “strategic fit”
DSM shares climbed yesterday (21 December), on news that the Dutch food ingredients group had struck a deal to buy US-based Martek Biosciences. The all-cash transaction, worth US$1.09bn, sent DSM shares…
UPDATE: NETHERLANDS/US: DSM plans global baby-food push for Martek
DSM, which has agreed to buy Martek Biosciences in a US$1.1bn deal, plans to expand the US firm's "strong position" in infant formula worldwide, the Dutch food ingredients group's chief executive…
NETHERLANDS/US: DSM strikes US$1.1bn deal to buy Martek
Dutch food ingredients group DSM has struck a deal to buy US-based Martek Biosciences in an all-cash transaction worth US$1.09bn. The agreement, announced today (21 December), is set to see DSM…
US: Martek boss hails Q4 results despite loss
The chief executive of Martek Biosciences has hailed the food-ingredient group's fourth-quarter results, which included rising sales but also a US$6m loss. CEO Steve Dubin said yesterday (8 December) that…
US: Mead Johnson extends Martek supply agreement
Baby food group Mead Johnson has extended its deal to source the DHA and ARA it uses in its infant formula from Martek Biosciences. Under the terms of the agreement…
CHINA: Martek signs supply deal with Feihe Dairy
US ingredients group Martek Biosciences has entered into an agreement to supply Feihe Dairy, a subsidiary of American Dairy. Under the terms of the agreement, announced yesterday (3 June), Feihe…
