Weekly Roundup: Fonterra’s new reduced sugar protein milks, Sunfiber product gains USDA organic certification
31 Aug 2018 --- The weekly roundup is NutritionInsight's collection of global nutrition stories from the past week. Anchor Protein+, a Fonterra brand, has launched a high protein, low sugar dairy drink range in New Zealand, while Regular Girl has become the first product containing Sunfiber to earn USDA Organic Certification. Margaret Dohnalek has joined Valensa International as Chief Scientific Officer and Liz Smith has joined Sabinsa as Marketing Director. Lastly, British Lion Eggs has reported strong growth in UK sales and ongoing demand. In brief: Product launches and certifications Regular Girl has become the first product containing Sunfiber – Ta In brief: Acquisitions, mergers and expansions Liz Smith has joined Sabinsa as Marketing Director. Smith has over 28 years’ experience in building brand awareness and growing sales revenue, working at a range of companies including New Hope Natural Media and TSI USA. “I am delighted to welcome Liz to the Sabinsa team,” says Shaheen Majeed, President Worldwide, Sabinsa. “Her extensive experience from the client/agency and media company perspective gives her a unique view of tactics and programs to help our business divisions attain their objectives.” In brief: Miscellaneous By Laxmi Haigh To contact our editorial team please email us at editorial@cnsmedia.com
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