At the 4th Annual Global Dairy Conference held April 27th to 29th in Salzburg, Austria, Clarinol® CLA was recognized by dairy industry experts for its unique properties and innovative possibilities in dairy and beverage products. Clarinol® CLA won the IDF Dairy innovation Award for the best new ingredient for dairy food or beverage. Earlier the same month, Safflower Power™ Yogurt from Old Home Foods, containing Clarinol® CLA, was awarded in the International Innovation contest from German Publisher, New Foods Magazine.

The Global Dairy Conference award program attracted over 170 entries from 29 countries in 12 categories and is designed to reward and champion innovation and excellence in the global diary industry. The global Dairy Conference itself covers a range of key issues including global market and consumer trends, social responsibility, innovation, health & emerging growth opportunities. The event is designed for industry leaders, supplier, customers, and analysts to gian a complet overivew of the latest trends and developments globally.

"We are thrilled that Clarinol® CLA won for „Best New Ingredient for Dairy Foods or Beverages" said John Kurstjens, Global Group Manager Marketing of Lipid Nutrition "Weight management is a key subject for dairy companies. With Clarinol® CLA we offer a good scientific substantiated ingredient where dairy and beverage companies and brands have the opportunity to differentiate in the market with a ingredient whose health benefits resonate well with the consumer."

Earlier in the same month of April, The International Innovation Contest of New Foods Magazine in Germany awarded Safflower Power Yogurt from Old Home Foods, which contains Clarinol® CLA, 1st prize for Product Concept and Nutritional Value.