Dairy Field back issues from November 2002:
Fluid situation: products and promotions drive a re-energized milk category. (Fluid Milk Report).(Industry Overview)
Nov 01, 2002; ... Milk is a hot commodity these days -- much because it is increasingly looking less like a commodity. The proverbial sea of white has effectively been replaced in traditional supermarkets with varieties in all sizes, shapes and colors, while distribution through unconventional channels is ...
Leveraging assets: Swiss Valley Farms expands its reach by investing in human capial.
Nov 01, 2002; ... In the late 1880s, farmers of the Upper Midwest desiring to develop local markets for their milk and cream organized small cooperative creameries and cheese factories. The successful cooperatives, able to maximize returns from the milk produced by their member-owners, attracted ...
It's official. (Editorial Viewpoint).("organic" dairy products)(Editorial)
Nov 01, 2002; ... To be concerned about health has become a trend that many consumers consider a creditable investment. In response to consumers' desire to lead a more healthy lifestyle, a myriad of dairy companies have flooded the market with "organic" dairy products. And now that official standards have ...
California Integrated Waste Management Board. (News Wire).(honored Straus Family Creamery)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * California Integrated Waste Management Board, the state's primary recycling agency, has honored Straus Family Creamery, Marshall, Calif., as a 2002 WRAP (Waste Reduction Awards Program) winner for the eighth consecutive year ....
Obesity Prevention Act. (News Wire).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Rep. Mike Castle (R-Del.) on October 16 introduced the Obesity Prevention Act (H.R. 5659) in a new effort to address heightened concerns about rising childhood obesity rates in the United States. The bill proposes increased funding -- about $35 million in the first year -- for new and ...
European Commission. (News Wire).(ruled that only Greek cheesemakers can use the "feta" label)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * The European Commission, the European Union's (EU) executive arm, on October 14 ruled that only Greek cheesemakers can use the "feta" label; cheese producers in other EU member countries must stop using that product name within five years. Under EU Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) ...
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. (News wire).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) October 15 challenging a policy that prohibits schools from serving soymilk or other non-dairy beverages as part of a ...
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has worked with the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF). (Newswire).
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) has worked with the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) to attain congressional co-sponsors for two bills in the House and Senate that call for imposing quotas and tariffs on imported Milk Protein Concentrate (MPC) and casein products. These imports, ...
USDA launches national organic standards: organic seal ensures quality, integrity of organic products. (Market Watch).
Nov 01, 2002 ... After years of debate over the exact meaning of the term, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has begun certifying foods as "organic." As of October 21, foods labeled organic must meet national standards set by the USDA. Along with the national standards, USDA has ...
California Milk Processor Board. (Image Makers).
Nov 01, 2002 ... * The California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) is teaming up with the Nabisco Biscuit Division of Kraft Foods for the latest GOT MILK? ad. Nabisco and the CMPB have partnered to tag an Oreo commercial with the GOT MILK? trademark. The spot, entitled "Dilemma," launched Sept. 30 and airs ...
Sargento Foods. (Image Makers).(recipe promotion )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Sargento Foods, Plymouth, Wis., is encouraging cheese lovers nationwide to send in their families' favorite recipes featuring Sargento cheese. If the recipe is selected ...
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (Image Makers).(launching recipe calendar )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Lincolnshire, III., in conjunction with Hillside, III.-based Launch Creative Marketing, is offering a new 2003 recipe calendar packed with seasonal recipes, discount coupons and other added-value content with the purchase of three Frigo or Dragone (depending on ...
Atlanta History Center (AHC). (Image Makers).(featuring ice cream exhibit )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * The Atlanta History Center (AHC) will feature "Ice Cream: The Whole Scoop," an interactive family-focused exhibition documenting and celebrating the popularity of ice cream, from Dec. 26, 2002 to May 26, 2003. The Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, ...
IDFA unveils 2003 educational meetings: dairy industry hot topics highlight agendas. (Market Watch).(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Mark your calendars. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has announced next year's educational meetings, beginning with January's Dairy Forum, where dairy leaders address the industry's hottest topics, and closing with October's Worldwide Food Expo, which brings together the ...
Chocolate milk drinkers come clean: study points to adults as ardent chocolate milk lovers. (Market Watch).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Don't cry over spilt milk ...unless it's chocolate. That's the sentiment of chocolate milk drinkers who participated in a recent study for the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB). The Madison-based dairy producer-funded organization commissioned the research to uncover the attitudes and ...
Old home foods. (Processors).(Geoff Murphy promoted as president )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Geoff Murphy has been promoted to president of the St. Paul, Minn.-based manufacturer and distributor of specialty cultured dairy products. Since joining Old Home in 1998, ...
Silliker Inc. (Processor Suppliers).(Kristen Rowell technical sales manager)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Kristen Rowell has been appointed technical sales manager of the ...
AET films. (Processor Suppliers).(P. Terce Henriquez promoted)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... P. Terce Henriquez has been promoted to vice president of ...
Hayssen. (Processor Suppliers).(Larry Swan promoted )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Larry Swan has been promoted to vice president of operations for ...
Randolph Associates Inc. (Processor Suppliers).(Tedd Wittenbrick hired)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Tedd Wittenbrink has joined the Birmingham, Ala.-based ...
Alfa Laval Inc. (Processor Suppliers).(appointments)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Appointments at the Pleasant Prairie, Wis.-based company went to Elaine Drier, parts and service administrator; Russell Jones, business development ...
David Michael & Co. (R&D Suppliers).(appointments)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Derek Sabow has been promoted to district sales manager for the Philadelphia, Pa.-based company and will relocate from its Columbus, Ohio, territory to Minneapolis, Minn. Yue Jian Ping has been promoted to deputy general manager of David Michael (Beijing) Flavor Co. Ltd. and will be ...
Importers Service Corporation. (R&D Suppliers).(Christopher Berliner promoted)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Christopher Berliner has been promoted to vice president and general ...
International Dairy Foods Association. (Associations).(appointments)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Newly elected officers for 2002-2003 include: Chair Gary Wells, chief executive officer, Wells' Dairy Inc.; Vice Chair Lou Gentine, chairman and ...
Milk Industry Foundation. (Associations).(appointments)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Newly elected officers for 2002-2003 include: Chair Rick Beaman, chief operating officer, southwest region, Dean Foods Company; Vice Chair Geoff Covert, senior vice president and president, manufacturing, The ...
National Cheese Institute. (Associations).(appointments)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Newly elected officers for 2002-2003 include: Chair Lou Gentine, chairman and chief executive officer, Sargento Foods Inc.; Vice Chair Mary Kay Haben, group vice president, Kraft Foods, and president, Kraft Cheese, Enhancers and Meals ...
International Ice Cream Association. (Associations).(appointments)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Newly elected officers for 2002-2003 include: Chair Gary Wells, chief executive officer, Wells' Dairy Inc.; Vice Chair Paul Kruse, vice president and general counsel, Blue Bell Creameries ...
International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association. (Associations).(Scott Hackbarth appointed )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Scott Hackbarth, group vice president sales for Sargento Foods Inc., has been appointed 2002-2003 president for the Madison, ...
Call for nominations: IDFA sets the stage for 2003 Achieving Excellence Awards. (Market Watch).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... To recognize the very best in dairy foods marketing, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking entries for its 2003 Achieving Excellence Awards. This year's competition is co-sponsored by Dairy Field magazine and Tetra-Pak. "The Achieving Excellence Awards have ...
Farm Stores Grocery Inc. (Image Makers).(debuts pre-paid card for milk)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Farm Stores Grocery Inc., the nation's largest double drive-thru market based in Miami, Fla., has developed a quick way for consumers to shop for milk in Florida, without getting out of their car, with the new pre-paid Farm Stores Quick Card[TM] The fun Quick Card[TM] design includes ...
Milk Processor Education Program. (Image Makers).(print advertisement)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * In the September 23 issue of USA Today, the Milk Processor Education Program (MilkPEP) launched the second print advertisement in its "Good for You" campaign, which touts breaking medical research about milk's health benefits. This new ad summarizes a recent study published in the ...
Dairy Management Inc.[TM]. (Image Makers).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Beginning with the 2002-03 school year, more than 23 million students nationwide are encouraged to drink "Milk, The All-American Drink" through a new, checkoff-funded school cafeteria promotion that targets kindergarten through 12th-grade students. As part of the promotion, national, ...
The Dannon Company. (Image Makers).(launches Actimel )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * The Dannon Company, Tarrytown, N.Y, has introduced ACTMEL[R] a cultured dairy supplement drink with "10 times more beneficial cultures than yogurt" into Whole Foods Market[R] stores nationally. ACTIMEL is currently available in Whole Foods Market stores on the east coast and will roll ...
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. (Image Makers).(marketing campaign )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) has announced a new strategic marketing effort designed to build strong brand equity for Wisconsin Cheese among consumers and drive sales in retail and foodservice outlets nationwide. The campaign is built around a new logo developed specifically ...
All American: though American cheese continues to dominate the process cheese spectrum, manufacturers are seeking ways to liven up the category. (Category Review).
Nov 01, 2002; ... With a full range of process cheese categories outlined by the Food & Drug Administration and federal regulations stipulating that cheese types must be specified on their package labels, shoppers are likely wondering exactly what they're buying and consuming. From pasteurized process ...
A fluid transition: an integrated approach drives cultural change at Swiss Valley Farms' Dubuque, Iowa, processing plant. (Plant Profile).
Nov 01, 2002; ... There is a big push for a cultural change at Swiss Valley Farms' Dubuque, Iowa, fluid processing plant. A tremendous emphasis is being placed on the development of human assets to increase productivity. The idea is to create an environment that underscores the importance of setting goals ...
Transforming milk: the latest trends in cheese-making equipment. (Processing Technology).
Nov 01, 2002; ... The process of transforming milk into a solid or semi-solid form of protein, retaining the milk fat, lactose, vitamins and minerals, and eliminating the water constituents in the form of whey, is said to have begun somewhere in the Middle East 3,000 to 8,000 years ago. That ...
Ingredients on the move: milk and other associated dairy foods set the standard for the functional foods movement. (Diary R&D).
Nov 01, 2002; ... Looking back at each dairy product category over the past year revealed some significant trends, three of which are the focus of each section below. The three trends: coffee-flavored products, textured yogurts and no-sugar added dairy foods, rely on a distinct set of functional ingredients ...
Optimizing technology transfer. (Frankly Speaking).(California Dairy Research Foundation, other dairy non-profits, is part of industry despite research pacts)
Nov 01, 2002; ... Although the California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) contracts with universities to conduct its work, it is actually part of the dairy industry. "The dairy industry has made very significant investments in basic and applied research since 1984," says Joe O'Donnell, Ph.D., executive ...
Silverson Machines. (Lab Notes).
Nov 01, 2002 ... * The manufacturing process involved in the preparation of premixes for yogurt and other cultured milk desserts can be problematic when using conventional agitators. Recognizing the need for a more efficient approach, Silverson Machines has released a new application report entitled ...
Dairy Management Inc.[TM]. (Lab Notes).(MaryAnne Drake develops dairy powder sensory language)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Dairy Management Inc.[TM] (DMI), with funding from America's dairy farmers and through the Extraordinary Dairy[R] program, introduced a sensory language for cheddar cheese in 2000, which was developed by MaryAnne Drake, Ph.D., assistant professor of food science, North Carolina State ...
The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) announced a strategic alliance with RZ Syntopical (RZS) Technologies. (Lab Notes).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) announced a strategic alliance with RZ Syntopical (RZS) Technologies, a start-up biotechnology company, to develop a dairy-based oral vaccine to fight Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in children. Principal investigator Dr. David Mills ...
David Michael & Co. (R&D News).(personnel changes in the US and in China)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Erin Kate O'Donnell recently joined David Michael & Co. as marketing coordinator at the company's headquarters in Philadelphia. Derek Sabow has been promoted to district sales manager, and will relocate from the company's Columbus, Ohio territory to Minneapolis. Sabow will oversee sales ...
The ban on foreign milk protein concentrate. (R&D News).(should be maintained, according to Senator Russ Feingold)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * U.S. Senator Russ Feingold urged in a letter to the FDA that it maintain the ban on foreign milk protein concentrate (MPC), which is used as a substitute for domestically produced milk in making standardized cheeses. Feingold is the author of the Quality Cheese Act of 2001, which ...
Dairy Management Inc.[TM]. (R&D News).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Recent changes in child nutrition regulations allow whey protein concentrate (WPC) to be used as alternate protein products. That's good news for the foodservice industry as meal program decision-makers are searching for healthier ingredient alternatives in foods served in school lunch ...
Roquette America. (R&D News).(expansion of facility in Iowa )(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Roquette America, a subsidiary of Roquette Freres, the world leader in sorbitol and other polyols, announces an extensive expansion of its Keokuk, Iowa, Specialty Production facilities. This substantial investment in both ...
Kraft. (R&D News).(launching "Teeth for Life" ad campaign)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... * Kraft has joined forces with the Australian Dental Association to launch Teeth for Life, a campaign highlighting the fact that tooth decay costs Australia $20 million a year. The campaign highlights foods that are beneficial for the teeth, such as milk, cheese ...
Inulin gives beverages a boost. (Creators Briefs).
Nov 01, 2002 ... TIC Gums' TIC Pretested [R] Inulin LV-100 powder, a polymer of Beta-D-fructofuranose, and a naturally occurring dietary fiber. This prebiotic ingredient has been shown to retard the growth of pathogens in ...
New reason for raisins. (Creators Briefs).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Think raisins with flavors: lemon, cinnamon, peppermint, cherry, strawberry, licorice and jalapeno pepper. Color them to resemble a range of different fruits. Use California raisins as natural ...
Better for buttermilk. (Creators Briefs).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Degussa Texturant Systems introduces Vitex ABA series for buttermilk, created to improve mouthfeel and texture, increase viscosity and body, prevent ...
Functional organic native starch. (Creators Briefs).
Nov 01, 2002 ... National Starch offers NOVATION [R] 9360 certified organic starch from tapioca for pasteurized puddings, desserts, soups, sauces, ice cream and other dairy applications. This starch functions as an effective stabilizer, allowing ...
White tea--high on polyphenols. (Creators Briefs).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Templar Food Products' white tea has the highest concentration of polyphenols (or antioxidants) among the teas tested by scientists at the University of Scranton, Pa. Like green ...
Kiwi fresh. (Creators Briefs).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Ottens has captured the flavor of kiwi, with its fresh, intense green character and nuances of strawberry, pineapple and even, as some say, nectarine, in a series of creations designed to add a special ...
New high-powered flavors. (Creators Briefs).
Nov 01, 2002 ... Comax Flavors has developed a line of flavors specifically formulated for use in high protein beverages. Included in the line is a rich, deep, bittersweet, chocolate flavor. The flavor is natural and ...
Vanilla Malt Milk. (New Products).(Byrne Dairy Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Company: Byrne Dairy Inc., Syracuse, N.Y. Distribution: Northeast. Suggested Retail: $0.99. Ingredients: Milk, sugar, natural and artificial flavors, guar gum, carrageenan, vitamin D3. Nutrition Information: (One cup, 240 mL) Calories 210, fat ...
Sliced Sharp Provolone Cheese. (New Products).(BelGioioso Cheese Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Company: BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Denmark, Wis. Distribution: National. Suggested Retail: $3.99 to $5.99. Ingredients: Cultured milk, enzymes, salt. Nutrition Information: (One ounce, 28g) Calories 107, fat calories 78, total fat 9g, saturated ...
Hagan Steelers Sundae Ice Cream. (New Products).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Company: Hagan Ice Cream, Uniontown, Pa. (Hagan is part of Kemps Foods, a division of Crowley Foods LLC, Binghamton, N.Y). Distribution: Western Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and eastern Ohio. Suggested Retail: $5.59 for a half gallon. Nutrition ...
Extra Sharp Cheddar Premium Cheese Chunks. (New Products).(Sargento Foods)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Company: Sargento Foods, Plymouth, Wis. Distribution: New York and Boston areas, Wisconsin, Illinois and New York State. Suggested Retail: $2.89. Nutrition Information: (One ounce, 28g) Calories 110, calories from fat 80, total fat 9g, saturated fat 5g, ...
Casual entertaining made easy: Kraft introduces convenient, new party trays in grocery retailers nationwide. (New Products).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... New Kraft Party To Go party trays feature pre-cut Kraft Cheese, Stoned Wheat Thins crackers and Oscar Mayer sliced hard salami. Created with consumers' active lifestyles in mind, they offer ready-to-serve appetizers that eliminate time otherwise spent in the kitchen. "We're ...
New Product Ticker.(Illustration)
Nov 01, 2002 ... <Pre> New Product Ticker NUMBER OF NUMBER OF CATEGORY REPORTS SKUS Ice Cream, Novelties and Frozen Yogurt 166 415 Cheese 114 511 Margarine, Butter ...
Half Pint Egg Nog. (New Products).(Producers Dairy Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Company: Producers Dairy Foods Inc., Fresno, Calif. Distribution: Northern California. Suggested Retail: $0.79 for a half pint. Nutrition Information: (Half cup, l2OmL) Calories 195, calories from fat 90, total fat 9g, saturated fat 6g, cholesterol 65mg, ...
Peanut Butter Me Up[TM]. (New Products).(Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Company: Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc., Burlington, Vt. Distribution: National. Suggested Retail: $3.59. Ingredients: Cream, liquid sugar, skim milk, water, peanuts, sugar, sweetened condensed skim milk, cocoa (processed with alkali), corn syrup, egg yolks, ...
Andes Creme de Menthe Ice Cream. (New Products).(Perry's Ice Cream Co.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Company: Perry's Ice Cream Co., Akron, N.Y. Distribution: Upstate New York, Northern Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio. Suggested Retail: $4.99 (Andes Creme de Menthe half gallons) and $2.49 (Andes Cherry Jubilee and Creme de Menthe pints). Ingredients: ...
Cool Dog Novelty Ice Cream. (New Products).(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Company: Cool Dog Inc., Shirley, Mass. Distribution: East Coast. Suggested Retail: $2.50-$3.50. Ingredients: (Vanilla Ice Cream and Vanilla Bun) Ice cream: Milk, cream, sugar, corn syrup, skim milk, whey, natural and artificial flavors, stabilizers (mono ...
Pineapple orange banana fat free yogurt with soy protein. (New Products).(Anderson Erickson Dairy)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2002 ... Company: Anderson Erickson Dairy, Des Moines, Iowa. Distribution: Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Suggested Retail: Varies by market. Ingredients: Cultured Grade A nonfat milk, sugar, oranges, pineapples, ...