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Food, Beverage & Hospitality

Dairy 3.0: Milk Makes a Comeback

Although free-from has stolen the limelight – and many column inches – in recent times, traditional dairy is fighting back with convincing health propositions, inventive product development and ingredient innovation.

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18 Jan 2017
BY: Deborah Cicurel & Mandy Saven
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