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A study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting found whey protein to be more effective in developing lean muscle when compared with soy protein, reported the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Arlington, Va.

Protein is hot. According to a recent survey by the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Arlington, Va., 54% of U.S. consumers say they are trying to get more protein in their diet. One way for consumers to boost the protein content of their diet is via protein drinks. Whether they are high-acid or low-acid, chocolate or vanilla, fruit-flavored or coffee-based, virtually all protein drinks contain a sweetener.

Ingredion Inc. (formerly known as Corn Products International Inc.) has released the new Purity Gum Ultra Emulsifier.

MRI Flexible Packaging’s C-FiT sleeve is designed as an alternative to traditional shrink sleeves.

The French Association for Standardization, known as Afnor, gave its validation mark to Delvotest T1, an antibiotic milk testing solution from Royal DSM. Afnor is an independent, internationally recognized certification body.

Besides protecting dairy foods and beverages, flexible packaging affects pallet building, transportation and warehouse efficiencies. Two industry experts share the sustainability story of these materials.

Graham Packaging creates stock PET carafe to create differentiation for premium beverage products.

ThermoPod introduces insulated temperature control and protective mailers and packaging liners for dairy products, made with biodegradable components.

Everyone knows the woes of milk consumption. It has been in a steady decline for years. Once a person exits the ‘tween years and enters the teens, milk is about as relevant as a subscription to Tiger Beat magazine. Heavy drinkers of the stuff are ages two through four; 90% of this age group consumes milk, compared to 61% for those ages 50 and older.