Milk/​beverage innovation – December 09/​January 10

Dairy Crest and Diageo have teamed up to create New Baileys Extra Thick Cream — available in two flavours: Baileys Original Irish Cream and Baileys with A Hint of Crème Caramel.

Dairy Crest has released a Chocolate Fudge Brownie variant of FRijj. The 50cl bottle features a two sided communication design which encourages consumers to enjoy the milkshake as a hot beverage or a cold drink.

UK dairy co-​operative Milk Link has launched Chocolate Creaminess as part of the Moo extended shelf life (ESL) flavoured milk drink range. The new flavour is Milk Link’s first purely chocolate product.

After Massachusetts based milk processor H.P. Hood chose not renew contracts of a group of dairy farmers, ten of the farmers joined forces with a local processor and distributor to launch MooMilk (Maine’s Own Organic Milk).

Swiss dairy company Emmi introduced a limited edition variant to its Energy Milk range for the winter season. Emmi Energy Milk Caramel derives its energy giving properties from semi-​skimmed milk and additional dextrose.

Lifeway Foods has launched Cranberry Crème Brulee Kefir. Available in 32oz bottles, the drink contains vanilla custard and caramelised sugar infused with cranberry.

Bangalore based Britannia Industries has released Actimind, a vitamin drink for children. It is fortified with five B vitamins that energise the brain, Choline to improve memory and Iodine to increase mental development.

Austrian dairy company Berglandmilch has added a range of winter drinks to its Schärdinger label. Packed in 75cl sleeved PET bottles, the winter dreams range includes Baked Apple, Eggnog and Austrian Christmas cookie flavours.

As part of its Zeitaku Kajitsu (Extravagant Fruit) brand, Ohayo Dairies has released Tsubu Tsubu Strawberry, a dessert drink featuring a mixture of strawberry and two types of peach, 38% orange and apple juice, and yogurt.

Calpis has launched Raspberry Royal Milk Calpis, based on Calpis and sold in a plastic cup. Aimed at 20–30 year old women — with 30% milk and 3% raspberry juice, it also contains maple syrup to create a dessert flavour.

Morinaga has launched a premium series of its Mt Rainier brand including Double Espresso and Caffe Latte. Made from 100% Rainforest Alliance approved Brazilian coffee beans, their refrigerated shelf life is 60 days.

Kirin Beverages of Japan has launched Fire Café Zero sugar free coffee (it uses two types of sweetener), containing milk. Kirin claims to have developed a new way of producing coffee which results in a stronger aroma and taste.