Dairy Field back issues from November 2007:
When will raw milk prices come down?(market watch)
Nov 01, 2007; ... The answer to that question, if known and properly acted upon, will separate the good and, yes, the lucky managers from the general field. We are currently on the upside (probably near the peak) of a cycle, which means today's high milk prices will be followed by lower prices. The major ...
Roy Stout: 1920-2007.
Nov 01, 2007 ... Roy C. Stout, 87, former sales manager for Greens Dairy & Cloverleaf Frozen Foods, York, Pa., and recently a retail consultant to Isaly Klondike Co., Tampa, Fla., died Sept. 28. Stout began working in the ice cream industry with Isaly's Dairy in Ohio in the late 1930s. Later, Stout worked ...
Kraft Foods Inc.(PROCESSORS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Kraft Foods Inc.--Mary Beth West has been appointed executive vice president and chief marketing officer of the Northfield, Ill.-based company. West, ...
Stonyfield Farm.(PROCESSORS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Stonyfield Farm--Esteve Torrens has been named vice president of marketing for the ...
Multivac Inc.(PROCESSOR SUPPLIERS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Multivac Inc.--Don Smith, chief technical officer ...
Stanpac Inc.(PROCESSOR SUPPLIERS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Stanpac Inc.--Chris Boynton joins the Lewiston, ...
Kerry Group/Kerry Americas.(R&D SUPPLIERS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Kerry Group/Kerry Americas--Stan McCarthy has been appointed chief executive designate for Kerry Group in Tralee, Ireland, and Gerry Behan ...
Wixon Inc.(R&D SUPPLIERS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Wixon Inc.--Mariano Gascon has been promoted to vice president of research and development for the St ....
Changes to price reports up for grabs.(market watch)
Nov 01, 2007; ... The Agriculture Department is considering whether to make changes in the mandatory product price reporting program that went into effect in early August. Manufacturers of nonfat dry milk, cheese, butter and dry whey are pushing the USDA to clarify what kinds of sales are covered ...
Calendar.(market watch)(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2007 ... DECEMBER 3-5: HTST Workshop, Randolph Associates Inc., Murfreesboro, Tenn., (205) 595-6455, e-mail: henry.randolph@raiconsult.com. JANUARY 20-23: Dairy Forum 2008, International Dairy Foods Association, La Quinta Resort and Club, La Quinta, Calif., ...
Cottage on the cusp: new investments in products and promotions have cottage cheese makers feeling uncharacteristically upbeat.(category review)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Could the long-awaited, long-hoped-for revival of cottage cheese be just around the corner? A number of cottage cheese makers are hopeful its time has finally come. And they are willing to put their money where their mouths are--investing in new products, new technology, and new ...
Grand design: Dreyer's leads the way for the ice cream industry, in sales and innovation.(Cover story)
Nov 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tiny bits of ice cream with a hard chocolate coating, sold in reclosable cups and tubs--so simple, yet so utterly brilliant they have the competition slapping their foreheads in a collective "why didn't we think of that?" moment. The frozen ...
Scoops of Bakersfield: massive California plant helps our Processor of the Year maintain market dominance.(plant close-up)
Nov 01, 2007; ... "If you won't eat your own product, you shouldn't be selling it to somebody else," Mark McLenithan says, offering yet another fresh-off-the-line treat for tasting. That's the reasoning behind his encouragement of product tasting by line employees at the Bakersfield Operations Center of ...
Eye on California: the Golden State continues to grow as a dairy powerhouse.(special report)
Nov 01, 2007; ... California is home to many of the country's leading dairy processors, including our 2007 Processor of the Year. Some are California born and bred, while others are out-of-state companies with manufacturing facilities in the Golden State. We invited two of California's dairy ...
Function junction: products with boosts of functionality dominate our choices this year.(focus feature: EDITORS' CHOICE AWARD)(Buyers guide)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Like kids in a candy store, we just couldn't help ourselves. We tried to restrict our choices to 10 products, really we did. But the avalanche of new launches featuring the latest wellness attributes was just too much. So among our favorite products of the past year are a couple of general ...
Cleaning up: sanitation supplies and services are designed for maximum effectiveness and efficiency.(processing technology)
Nov 01, 2007; ... So much for a little spit and polish. These days, sanitation services and supplies are state-of-the-art in dairy processing facilities, encompassing both high-tech automated systems and products that can reach into tiny nooks and crannies. Such sophisticated sanitation elements ...
Let's twist again: sophisticated or subtle, traditional flavors take new turns.(dairy r&d)
Nov 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Traditional favorites have long dominated the dairy scene. The vanilla-chocolate-strawberry comfort zone is often the first step for product developers and discerning consumers looking to expand flavor experiences. But flavor development is a ...
Research confirms health benefits of whey protein.(health watch)
Nov 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whether today's health-focused consumer wants to add lean muscle, improve overall body composition, feel full longer after eating or battle high blood pressure, science points to whey protein as a source of health benefits. As a natural ...
Tate & Lyle.(R&D NEWS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... London-based Tate & Lyle has opened a satellite research and development facility in Shanghai, China. The ...
Wild Flavors Inc.(R&D NEWS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... This year Erlanger, Ky.-based Wild Flavors Inc. bought more than 40 acres of land encompassing its new ...
Agilex Flavors & Fragrances.(R&D NEWS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Agilex Flavors & Fragrances has been formed through the integration of the New Jersey-based Flavor and Fragrance Group Industries Inc. and six of its ...
Burning fat while you sleep.(R&D NEWS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Burning fat while you sleep may be more than just a sweet dream, according to a Tonalin CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) study published in a recent issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study was designed to investigate the ...
National Starch Food Innovation.(R&D NEWS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... National Starch Food Innovation, a business unit of National Starch and Chemical Co., broke ground on its state-of-the-art Texture Center of ...
Orafti Active Food Ingredients'.(R&D NEWS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Orafti Active Food Ingredients' new large-scale production facility in Chile is now up and running, ...
Micro-encapsulation.(CREATORS BRIEFS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Blue California is now offering complete micro-encapsulation services to the food, beverage, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries. R&D services offered include formulation development, feasibility studies and proof-of concept for new ideas and scale-up work to ensure a smooth and ...
Beverages for all seasons.(CREATORS BRIEFS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Increasing awareness of the link between health and diet has consumers seeking better-for-you products, especially when it comes to drinks. With that in mind, Danisco developed a line of healthful, dairy-based beverages to illustrate some nutritious options for consumers. Each beverage in ...
Tooth-friendly.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(Palatinit of America Inc.)(Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... The FDA has authorized a noncariogenic health claim for the carbohydrate sweetener isomaltultose, marketed as Palatinose. This helps to clear the way to new opportunities in positioning and product claims. "Cariogenic" describes a substance that stimulates tooth decay. Though produced from ...
La Yogurt[R] Light Probiotic Pomegranate Berry Medley yogurt.(new products)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company: Johanna Foods Inc., Flemington, N.J. Distribution: Northeast and Florida. Suggested Retail: 89 cents per 6-ounce container. Ingredients: Cultured pasteurized grade A nonfat milk, red raspberry puree, modified ...
Carvel[R] Hot Apple Crunch Sundae.(new products)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Company: Carvel Ice Cream, Atlanta. Distribution: Participating Carvel Ice Cream franchised stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. Suggested Retail: $4.99 per sundae. Ingredients: Cinnabon[R] Apple Pie Filling: Apples (apples, ascorbic acid, citric ...
Ruggles[R] Caramel Honey Crunch ice cream.(new products)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Company: Smith Dairy Products Co., Orrville, Ohio. Distribution: Midwest. Suggested Retail: $5.49 to $5.79 per 1.75-quart container. Ingredients: Milk, cream, sugar, corn syrup, honey caramel (corn syrup, sugar, water, honey, evaporated milk, butter [cream, ...
New product ticker.(new products)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... <Pre> NEW PRODUCT TICKER NUMBER CATEGORY OF PRODUCTS Milk 121 Cheese442 Ice Cream and Frozen Novelties622 Yogurt and Probiotic Drinks ...
Elopak Inc.(SUPPLIER'S NEWS)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... New Hudson, Mich.-based Elopak Inc. recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, as well as 20 years as owner of the Pure-Pak[R] system on a global basis. The company reports it can look back ...
Ameri-Seal Inc.(SUPPLIER'S NEWS)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Ameri-Seal Inc. has expanded its facility in Chatsworth, Calif. The new 35,000-square-foot facility features a contract sleeving division, full-service graphics department, slitting and seaming area, and state-of-the-art converting arena, as well as a mezzanine and second floor for ...
Bosch Packaging Technology, Minneapolis, has announced a strategic collaboration with Oldsmar, Fla.-based Osgood Industries to expand its presence in the American dairy and food markets.(SUPPLIER'S NEWS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Bosch Packaging Technology, Minneapolis, has announced a strategic collaboration with Oldsmar, Fla.-based Osgood Industries to expand its presence in the American dairy and food markets. Bosch has contracted Osgood to serve as a sales representative for its line ...
Gamajet Cleaning Systems has signed John Brooks Co. LTD as the Exton, Pa.-based company's exclusive Canadian distributor.(SUPPLIER'S NEWS)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Gamajet Cleaning Systems has signed John Brooks Co. LTD as the Exton, Pa.-based company's exclusive Canadian distributor. A leading full-service national supplier of fluid-handling ...
New product catalog.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Saf-T-Gard International has released its new 2007-08 product catalog. The company's new catalog is nearly double the size of the previous edition, and represents the next step in Saf-T-Gard's continuing effort to supply the finest industrial safety ...
Uninterruptible power supplies.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Staco Energy Products has introduced its new parallelable TreStar P line of online double-conversion three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) for critical loads. Up to 8 TreStar P modules can be installed in parallel for redundancy or additional ...
New shrink films.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New Form-Tite[TM] formable shrink films from Curwood offer unmatched clarity, gloss and ease-of-opening, plus deeper draw and superior shrink on high-speed Multivac FormShrink equipment. Form-Tite films maximize the equipment's potential to triple ...
Portable mixer stands.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A line of rugged, air-operated stands that let one portable mixer easily mix multiple tanks, especially in pilot plants and laboratories with varying requirements, has been introduced by Sharpe Mixers. Sharpe ALS-Series Air-Lift Mixer Stands are compact, ...
Updated brochures.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Now available from NewAge Industries are two updated brochures designed to ease the selection and buying processes. The literature pieces inform customers and prospects in a wide variety of industries about buying mistakes to avoid and of the broad line of ...
New cleaners.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... International Products has developed two new cleaners to complement the company's current line of aqueous cleaning concentrates: Micro[R]-A07 Citric Acid Cleaner and Zymit[R] Enzyme Cleaner. Micro-A07 is a biodegradable blend of anionic surfactants and chelants, with a typical pH of 2.5 ....
Analysis system.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Hose Track Identification and Lifecycle Analysis System from AdvantaPure offers several improvements over the conventional pen-and-paper log book method of recording usage data for process equipment. Hose Track's updated brochure now includes an ...
New Web site.(supplier's marketplace)(Website overview)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Vi-Cas Manufacturing has recently updated its Web site to make it easier to find the company's full line of vacuum cups, vacuum cup accessories, rubber cups, capper tightening discs and gripper rubbers, rollers and roller reconditioning services. This new, ...
New product brochure.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Alexanderwerk has released a new brochure highlighting its complete line of dry agglomeration and size-reduction products. Included are details and throughput rates on the company's pharmaceutical and chemical roller compactors as well as moist and rotor ...
X-Ray inspection system.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Mettler-Toledo Safeline Inc. has introduced CaseChek--a powerful X-ray inspection system that can provide detection of multiple contaminants for large conveyorized cartons, cases and loose products. CaseChek's user-friendly interface guarantees ease of operator training. Through the use of ...
Multi-shear mixing head.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Bematek Z-Series In-Line Mixer features a modular, multi-shear mixing head consisting of stators and high-speed rotors that can be arranged in any combination to create from one to 12 shear action zones. With product passage through each shear action ...
Protective shields.(supplier's marketplace)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Protective bollards sunk in concrete are expensive, time consuming to install, unsightly and they get in the way of traffic. No wonder engineers, architects and door installers are increasingly making the switch to protective shields. They are the logical way to protect door tracks from ...
A new beginning.(editorial)
Nov 01, 2007; ... Publishing, like politics, often makes strange bedfellows. That's why it's been, to be perfectly frank, a little weird to suddenly be buddy-buddy with the folks from Dairy Foods, our longtime competitor among dairy industry trade publications. But they're a great bunch, and ...
A good run.(THE UDDER END)(Pamela Accetta Smith, senior editor of Dairy Field)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Change is never fun. Change is often very hard. Change can be good. Change can bring forth new opportunities. We have all heard these phrases at least once in our lifetime. But if you are like me, you're never quite sure how to take these words of support from others during ...
Industry shift: proposed policies at odds with growing U.S. dairy exports.(market watch)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is urging members of Congress to pay heed to the changing global dynamics in the dairy industry and U.S. trade obligations, as Congress considers dairy tariffs and other programs in the new Farm Bill. Last month ...
BelGioioso Cheese.(IMAGE MAKERS: product and promotion news)
Nov 01, 2007 ... BelGioioso Cheese, Denmark, Wis., maker of award-winning, all-natural Italian cheeses since 1979, now offers all of its sliced cheese varieties in new easy-open packaging from Curwood. The line of high-quality sliced cheeses has transitioned out of tear tape and into Curwood's Curpolene[R] ...
Oakhurst Dairy.(IMAGE MAKERS: product and promotion news)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Portland, Maine-based Oakhurst Dairy has announced the introduction of two new 1% low-fat milks ae cappuccino and French vanilla. Available in convenient pint bottles, they are the latest additions to the company's lineup of flavored milks including 1% low-fat chocolate, coffee and ...
Unilever.(NEWSWIRE)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Unilever has announced that it is integrating its North American ice cream business into the company's existing U.S. and Canadian operating units. Unilever says the strategic move enables the company to leverage the full resources and expertise of the combined organization and drive ...
Bing Graffunder, chief executive officer of Fairmount Food Group LLC, announced last month the acquisition of Advantage International Foods Corp., a privately held importer and distributor of specialty cheese.(NEWSWIRE)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Bing Graffunder, chief executive officer of Fairmount Food Group LLC, announced last month the acquisition of Advantage International Foods Corp., a privately held importer and distributor of specialty cheese. Graffunder says the transaction significantly ...
International Dairy Foods Association.(NEWSWIRE)
Nov 01, 2007 ... It's time for dairy marketers and others affiliated with the dairy foods industry to submit entries to Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association's (IDFA) 2008 Achieving Excellence Awards, sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine. "These prestigious awards recognize the very ...
At long last: Stonyfield Farm achieves "all organic" status.(market watch)
Nov 01, 2007 ... Call it an early birthday present--to itself. Enjoying the largest organic milk supply ever, Londonderry, N.H.-based Stonyfield Farm last month converted the remainder of its dairy product line to organic. "This is the culmination of 25 years of work and passion, and just in time for our ...
Dairy Queen.(IMAGE MAKERS: product and promotion news)(www.blizzardfanclub. com)(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... He has shared the stage with Aerosmith and Garrison Keillor. He even inspired the Grammy award-winning song "Spoonman" by Soundgarden and has been a guest on "The Late Show with David Letterman." Now Artis The Spoonman is the star of an exclusive video as part of Dairy Queen's newly ...
DCC joins wellness conference.(market watch)(Dairy Council of California )(Brief article)
Nov 01, 2007 ... The Dairy Council of California (DCC) joined the 2007 School Wellness Conference to help public school officials determine ways to successfully implement federally mandated school-wellness policies created to improve the health and physical activity of children. In a presentation titled ...