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California-based Lifeline Food has launched Lifetime Body Smart for Women, claimed to be the only cheese specifically formulated for the daily health and diet needs of women.

Lactalis McLelland has launched two new Galbani Santa Lucia mozzarellas into the UK market to further strengthen its position within the Italian cheese sector.

Mars Consumer Drinks has launched two new innovative Super Thick Shakes: Twix and M&M’s. The company claims the new shakes are set to revolutionise the flavoured milk and dairy desserts market by establishing a new dessert drinks category in the UK.

Minnesota-based Old Home Foods has added a locally produced organic milk to its portfolio.

US-based Cabot Creamery Cooperative has launched Cabot Greek Style Yogurt.

Yoplait has expanded its popular fromage frais brand Frubes with the launch of a co-promotion timed with the UK DVD release of the international blockbuster Spider-Man 3.

R+R, formerly Richmond Ice Cream, a major player in the UK ice cream market, has been busy with a series of new product launches and relaunches.

Mrs Beeton’s Rediscovered is hoping to meet current consumer purchasing demands for premium, indulgence, natural ingredients and British provenance, with the major launch of new product ranges, including ice cream.

Rowan Glen, Scotland-based supplier of locally produced yogurts, butters, spreads and cheeses, has extended its range with the launch of a new yogurt dessert, the Rowan Glen Crumble.

The Irish Dairy Board’s German subsidiary, IDB Deutschland, has launched a new grated cheese pack onto the German market.

Yoplait is expanding its fromage frais range, Petits Filous, with the launch of Petits Filous Strawberry Mousse, the first mousse-based product to be included in the Petits Filous range.

Käsehof, the country’s largest organic cheese maker, is offering a Light Organic Country Cheese with only 13% fat.