Dairy Foods back issues from May 2006:
Getting in the game.(Industry Editorial)(advertising of dairy products)(Column)
May 01, 2006; ... Spring came early in Chicago this year, and as of this writing, the baseball season is just a couple weeks old, so spring is still filled with promise. Watching the club defend a World Series crown is not something Chicagoans are familiar with, but White Sox fans are having a go ...
Portola Packaging Inc., Batavia, Ill.(People and Calendar)(appoints Lorna Millar, Ron Pettineo and Thomas Hennessy)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Portola Packaging Inc., Batavia, Ill.--Lorna Millar appointed to the position of senior v.p. of sales and marketing for the Americas. Miller has extensive international sales and marketing experience with a background in customized products manufacturing. Portola has recently added new ...
Main Street Ingredients, La Crosse, Wis.(People and Calendar)(appoints Phil Blanchard and Carla Dewey and promotes Eric Rogich)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Main Street Ingredients, La Crosse, Wis.--two new sales people join, and the company announces a promotion in operations. Phil Blanchard, joins as account mgr. in the Food Ingredient Group. He will be responsible for selling Main Street's line of food ingredients to an established U.S ....
Foremost Farms USA, Baraboo, Wis.(People and Calendar)(appoints Michael L. McDonald)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Foremost Farms USA, Baraboo, Wis.--Michael L. McDonald joins to fill a new position of v.p. of human resources. He will report to Foremost Farms' President David Fuhrmann and become part of ...
Pecan Deluxe Candy Co., Dallas.(People and Calendar)(appoints James Bruce)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Pecan Deluxe Candy Co., Dallas--James Bruce joins as Southeastern regional sales mgr. James is a graduate of The University of Georgia and is a third generation dairyman. He served ...
Fristam Pumps USA., Middleton, Wis.(People and Calendar)(appoints John Piganelli and Craig Zeni and promotes David Kirk)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Fristam Pumps USA., Middleton, Wis.--John Piganelli joins the company as Northeast regional sales mgr. Before joining Fristam Pumps Piganelli held a similar position with a large process equipment supplier in the Northeast. He has eight years of process industry experience. Also, Craig ...
Calendar.(Brief article)(Calendar)
May 01, 2006 ... 10 Dairy HACCP Workshop, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Phone: 608/265-6346; Website: www.cedr.wisc.edu or www.wisc.edu/foodsci/ 16-17 Applied Dairy Chemistry Short Course, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Phone: 608/263-2008; Website: www.cedr.wisc.edu or ...
Stoelting LLC, Kiel, Wis.(People and Calendar)(appoints Tom Gumpert)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Stoelting LLC, Kiel, Wis.--Tom Gumpert, joins as sales and marketing mgr. for the Process Division He replaces Joe Palus, who retired at the end of February. Palus began his career at Stoelting in ...
Masters Gallery Foods, Plymouth Wis.(People and Calendar)(appoints Jeffrey J. Giffin)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Masters Gallery Foods, Plymouth Wis.--Jeffrey J. Giffin, a 16-year veteran of the company, has been promoted to president. Giffin will replace Christopher Gentine, who has decided to resign his position and leave the company. Giffin most recently served as Masters Gallery Foods' executive ...
XTRA Lease, St. Louis.(People and Calendar)(appoints Jim AuBuchon)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... XTRA Lease, St. Louis--Jim AuBuchon named v.p. for the company's southwest region. He will be responsible for all sales and operational activities for XTRA Lease's branches in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas and Memphis, Tenn. AuBuchonjoins XTRA Lease with an ...
From culture to cars.(BRIEFLY ...)(Upstate Farms Cooperative sells plant)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... The last batch of cottage cheese was filled at the Upstate Farms Cooperative plant in Buffalo, N.Y., last month, and the plant may soon house a car museum ....
Kraft to shutter Visalia plant.(BRIEFLY ...)
May 01, 2006 ... Kraft Foods told employees last month it will close a cultured products plant in Visalia California and consolidate production into the ...
Chevre behind bars.(BRIEFLY ...)
May 01, 2006 ... The Colorado Department of Corrections claims to have the largest goat dairy operation in the state. No cheese will be made at ...
Danone, Yakult in India.(BRIEFLY ...)
May 01, 2006 ... A joint venture between Japan's Yakult Honsha and the Danone Group of France, is establishing its first ...
Very friendly.(BRIEFLY ...)
May 01, 2006 ... Friendly Ice Cream Corp., has used cone days and other efforts to raise more than $1 million to help disabled ...
Ben & Jerry's flavor name causes meltdown.(Newsline ...)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Naming an ice cream flavor after a beer concoction might be just risky enough for Ben & Jerry's, but a historical connotation has the Vermont ice cream maker dishing out an apology. Black & Tan ice cream, a mix of stout-flavored cream and chocolate, was named after a drink with ...
Hood's new ice cream line evokes New England.(Newsline ...)(H.P. Hood)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... H.P. Hood is replacing its premium ice cream line with a new flavor lineup that draws on the company's New England roots. The New England Creamery line rolls out with 18 new flavors including Martha's Vineyard Black Raspberry, Cape Cod Fudge Shop, and North End Spumoni. As part ...
Vending technology looks to ice cream.(Newsline ...)(MooBella)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... A new vending technology that grabbed headlines last month could shorten the supply chain for ice cream by about 99%. Taunton, Mass.-based MooBella has invented a computer-controlled vending machine that makes ice cream one scoop at a time, flash freezing it in 10 seconds ....
Bravo to co-brand with general mills.(Newsline ...)(Bravo! Foods International Corp.)(General Mills Marketing)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Are kids ready for Trix in a glass? Bravo! Foods will launch Trix, Cocoa Puffs and Wheaties flavored milk drinks under a recently signed five-year trademark licensing agreement with General Mills Marketing. The agreement also covers Lucky Charms, Count Chocula, Booberry and ...
Stonyfield teams with Barney.(Newsline ...)(Stonyfield Farm Inc.)(Barney and Friends)(HIT Entertainment PLC)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... LONDONDERRY, N.H. -- Stonyfield Farm is shaking hands with television's purple dinosaur. The maker of YoBaby organic milk and yogurt for babies and toddlers inked a deal in March with HIT Entertainment to underwrite the popular "Barney & Friends" television series ...
Milk Regulatory Equity Act signed into law.(WASHINGTON WATCH)
May 01, 2006; ... President Bush has signed the Milk Regulatory Equity Act, which brings into line federal and state milk marketing orders in Arizona, California and Nevada. The measure, which was passed by the U.S. Senate in December and cleared the House of Representatives in late March, had the strong ...
New weight loss evidence for Whey.(Newsline ...)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... New clinical research shows that Whey can be a beneficial inclusion in a weight loss diet. The findings, presented USDA researchers at the Experimental Biology meeting in San Francisco found that subjects who consumed supplemental ...
Wisconsin scores high at world cheese contest.(Newsline ...)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Wisconsin continued its dominance in the World Cheese Championship Contest recently by capturing more awards than any other state or nation, including best in class in 18 of 47 cheese categories, at the competition held in late March in Madison. In addition to the best in class wins, ...
Huge plant planned in China.(Newsline ...)(Menniu)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Menniu, a leading dairy producer in China, is constructing a lactate milk factory in Ma'anshan City in East China's Anhui Province, reported to be the biggest liquid ...
Parmalat Canada scoops up cheese awards.(Newsline ...)(5th Canadian Cheese Grand Prix by the Dairy Farmers of Canada)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Parmalat Canada took three first place awards at the 5th Canadian Cheese Grand Prix held by the Dairy Farmers of Canada. Parmalat won first place in each of the Fresh Cheese categories for Feta (Black Diamond), the Medium Cheddar category for Balderson Medium, and Old and Extra Old Cheddar ...
Lifeway sales and earnings continue to grow.(Newsline ...)(Lifeway Foods Inc)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Sales climbed 23% and earnings 63% for kefir maker Lifeway Foods Inc., during the fourth quarter of 2005. The Illinois-based company also saw full-year sales grow 23% to $20.1 million from $16.3 million, and pre-tax income for the year was up 19% to $4.1 million from $3.4 ...
Carlisle Companies Inc.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Carlisle Process Systems)(Tetra Pak Processing Systems)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Carlisle Companies Inc., says it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Carlisle Process Systems to Tetra Pak. The sale is subject to regulatory approval, but is expected to close before the end of the year. Tim High, president of CPS said "Tetra Pak sees the opportunities ...
MeadWestvaco Corp.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Packaging supplier MeadWestvaco Corp. was recently recognized for its innovation in packaging solutions at the 2006 Paperboard Packaging Council's National ...
Ocean Nutirition Canada Ltd., is the supplier of the organic DHA Omega 3 ingredient being used by Stonyfield Farm in its newest variety of YoBaby infant yogurt.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd., is the supplier of the organic DHA Omega 3 ingredient being used by Stonyfield Farm in its newest variety of YoBaby infant ...
David Michael & Co., has received the first Supplier's Innovation Excellence Award from Wells' Dairy, Le Mars, Iowa.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... David Michael & Co., has received the first Supplier's Innovation Excellence Award from Wells' Dairy, Le Mars, Iowa. Pictured left to right: Andy Werner, dir. of products dev., Wells'; Jennifer Higdon, sr ....
Chr. Hansen has signed an agreement with Jarrow Formulas, Los Angeles, for the distribution of Urex-cap-5 to health food stores in the United States.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Chr. Hansen has signed an agreement with Jarrow Formulas, Los Angeles, for the distribution of Urex-cap-5 to health food stores in the United States. Urex-cap-5 is a unique probiotic concept for women's health, and is the only oral probiotic concept clinically documented to restore and ...
Cargill says the European Commission has approved its acquisition of Degussa's food ingredients operations.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Cargill says the European Commission has approved its acquisition of Degussa's food ingredients operations. As this is the final stage of regulatory approval, Cargill and Degussa can now proceed with the necessary financial and legal transfers in order to complete the acquisition ....
The Blommer Chocolate Co., Chicago, recently purchased an 85,000 sq ft chocolate manufacturing facility in Campbellford, Ontario from World's Finest Chocolate.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... The Blommer Chocolate Co., Chicago, recently purchased an 85,000 sq ft chocolate manufacturing facility in Campbellford, Ontario from World's Finest Chocolate. The acquisition continues Blommer's growth as the largest processor of cocoa beans and chocolate-related products in North ...
Danone's first quarter growth in double digits.(Newsline ...)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... French Groupe Danone has posted a 14.9% increase in sales revenue for the first quarter, boosted by a favorable exchange rate and strong growth in Asia. Sales for the first quarter were $4.4 billion compared to $3.7 billion a year ago. Like-for-like ...
Nestle's Brazilian unit to build.(Newsline ...)
May 01, 2006 ... Nestle SA's Brazilian unit will spend $32.7 million to build a new milk-packaging facility in Rio ...
Fonterra, Campina join for pharma.(Newsline ...)(Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Fonterra Cooperative Group, the world's biggest dairy exporter, said last month that it plans to form a venture with Campina of the Netherlands to develop products for the $100 million pharmaceutical lactose market. Lactose New Zealand, a Fonterra unit that sells all of the ...
Saputo closes acquisition of German cheesemaker.(Newsline ...)(Spezialitaten-Kaserei De Lucia)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... MONTREAL -- Saputo Inc. has completed the transaction for the acquisition of German cheesemaker Spezialitaten-Kaserei De Lucia, which produces Italian cheese specialties such as mozzarella, ricotta and mascarpone. Spezialitaten-Kaserei De Lucia GmbH employs approximately 60 ...
Dairy Crest benefits from cheese brand.(Newsline ...)(Cathedral City cheese)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Dairy Crest, the UK's second largest dairy company, last month reported a strong performance by its Cathedral City cheese brand, increasing market share as it overcame cost pressures to keep trading in line with expectations. The group, in a three-way battle with Robert Wiseman ...
Cheese storage codes may be reviewed.(Newsline ...)(Federal Food Code)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture Trade & Consumer Protection is proposing a change in Federal Food Code to exempt specific cheeses from the definition of "potentially hazardous food" and to revise the current storage temperature requirements. IDFA says the proposal was submitted ...
All Star Dairy Association meets in Florida.(Inside the News)
May 01, 2006 ... ORLANDO, Fla. -- All Star Dairy Association, Inc., recognized member dairies at its 48th annual convention at the Orlando Marriott World Center. More than 300 persons attended the convention March 15-18, which featured a presentation from Save-A-Lot Foods, Professor Marianne ...
Functional ingredient forecast: the trends for 2006 center around energy and satiety, mixed in with an increasing awareness about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics and fiber.
May 01, 2006; ... The concept of functional foods is becoming more widespread. The good news for formulators is that consumers are getting the message that some food components and ingredients promote health. The really exciting news is that dairy foods are viewed as a leading vehicle for delivering these ...
Lifeway Foods Inc.(New Product Review)(ProBugs)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Lifeway Foods Inc., Morton Grove, Ill., introduces ProBugs[TM]. Made with organic whole milk kefir, these single-serve beverages are formulated for growing kids ages 2-9. ProBugs contain 10 live and active cultures that give a healthy boost to the digestive and immune system, according to ...
Laloo's Goat's Milk Ice Cream Co.(New Product Review)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... One of today's fastest growing artisan food companies was invented out of the necessity to satisfy a craving for its young founder, Laura Howard. After embarking on a year-long diet that allowed only goat's milk dairy, Howard longed for the smooth creamy goodness of premium ice cream. She ...
Wells' Dairy Inc.(NOTEWORTHY INTRODUCTIONS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Wells' Dairy Inc., Le Mars, Iowa, introduces several new frozen treats to help weight-conscious ice cream lovers stay on track in 2006. For example, there's Sweet Freedom[R] Turtle. This bar is heaven for turtle sundae enthusiasts. The ice cream is infused with thick caramel sauce and ...
Sargento Foods Inc.(NOTEWORTHY INTRODUCTIONS)(Mozzarella & Asiago with Roasted Garlic)(Mozzarella with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Basil)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... The cheese experts at Sargento Feeds Inc., Plymouth, Wis., have carefully blended some of the finest Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses with just the right amount of spices to create a bold, new Bistro[TM] Blends variety--Cheddar and ...
Omega Farms.(New Product Review)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Hayward, Calif.-based Omega Farms introduces the first full line of dairy products with all-natural omega-3s, the fatty acids vital to good health and well-being. Now consumers can easily and conveniently obtain two of the most beneficial omega-3 fatty acids--EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) ...
J&J Snack Foods Corp.(New Product Review)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... J&J Snack Foods Corp., Pennsauken, N.J., expands its Luigi's[R] Frozen Custard line with a new vanilla flavor. Originally launched in 2004, this line of ready-to-serve nutritional desserts began with a delicious and nostalgic butterscotch flavor, a favorite with eldercare patients. The new ...
Kraft Foods.(INTERNATIONAL)(product introduction)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... Kraft Foods has just launched Nacho Splendips in the United Kingdom under the Philadelphia brand. The Splendips Nachos are a reduced-fat soft cheese dip with mild ...
Fromageries Bel.(INTERNATIONAL)(spreadable cheese )(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... Fromageries Bel in France released P'tit Dej, a spreadable cheese for children. With the fun loving Asterix cartoon branded on the cheese cup, P'tit is said to be a great ...
Lahden Vientikerma.(INTERNATIONAL)(introduction of Jacky Monipakkaus dessert)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... In Finland, Lahden Vientikerma released a multi-pack dessert under the Jacky brand. Jacky Monipakkaus is a dessert for children. Each pack contains eight 125g-tubs of raspberry vanilla yogurt and eight 90g-tubs of milk ...
Haagen-Dazs.(INTERNATIONAL)(introduction of Black Sesame-flavored ice cr)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... Haagen-Dazs has introduced a new Black Sesame-flavored ice cream in Japan. This seasonal item is made with black sesame paste. This introduction follows the "black foods" trend found strictly in Asia Pacific. Black foods ...
Azumino Shokuhin Kobo.(INTERNATIONAL)(strawberry yogurt drink)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... In Japan, Azumino Shokuhin Kobo has introduced a strawberry yogurt drink. This unique probiotic drink is loaded with chopped strawberries. The package comes with a thick straw to let through the large strawberry dices. It contains BB-21 bacteria, claimed to ...
Elsie goes global.(Marketing INSIGHTS)
May 01, 2006; ... What a difference a millennium makes. Back in the 20th Century, the United States seldom sold any dairy products to customers or consumers across the border or beyond the pond. And about the only products that did make the trip to overseas destinations were either given away or heavily ...
Labels: today and tomorrow.(Packaging POINTS)
May 01, 2006; ... Traditional labels (paper and film) are still popular and cost effective for a variety of purposes on bottles, jars, cans, and nearly all packages. Shrink and stretch labels, along with polypropylene film labels, are continuing to make inroads, replacing traditional labels. In many cases, ...
Good news, bad news for milk.(Dairy Market Trends)(Information Resources Inc.)
May 01, 2006 ... When it comes to milk sales in the U.S., good news is great news, and finding good news may be a matter of who you ask. Overall milk continued to trend downward in 2005 and there were significant shrinkage in the final quarter of the year, according to Information Resources, Inc. But USDA ...
Cheesemaking ingredients: though used in small amounts, the various ingredients that go into making cheese are critical to success.(Ingredient Technology)
May 01, 2006; ... Today's cheesemakers are continuously looking for ways to not only differentiate their products in the marketplace, but also provide cost savings and efficiency in their manufacturing process. For example, there's a new enzyme solution available to manufacturers of mozzarella ...
Coffee second, milk third.(Lab TALK)(American Journal of Clinical Nutrition's Healthy Beverage Guidelines)
May 01, 2006; ... You may not be aware, but in early March, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published Healthy Beverage Guidelines. Written by an independent panel of nutrition experts, the guidelines are designed to help consumers enjoy all types of beverages by providing them with the ...
Tharp & Young on ice cream.(Dr. Bruce Tharp and Dr. Steven Young )(Interview)
May 01, 2006 ... Q What might be some evolving new applications for alternative sweeteners? A Novel no-sugar added ice creams: It is possible to make no-sugar added ice creams without added high-intensity sweeteners. Use of products such as maltitol, maltitol syrups and hydrogenated starch ...
Hmmm ... yummy!(Ingredient Technology Focus)(Umami)(Column)
May 01, 2006; ... Imagine hearing the following product critique, "Product X has a rich, deep, satisfying and long-lasting taste." What manufacturer would not want those words spoken about its product? That would be the manufacturer that ignores umami's potential in dairy. Umami, which means "yummy" in ...
The home of Ruggles.(Smith Dairy Products Co.)(Company overview)
May 01, 2006; ... ORRVILLE, Ohio--In the Buckeye State and neighboring markets, Ruggles premium brand ice cream is well known, and is closely associated with its maker Smith Dairy Products Inc., a family-owned independent based in Orrville. All Ruggles packed ice cream sold in the region comes from a ...
APV hygienic pumps and valves offer fast, easy maintenance.(Pumps and Valves Showcase)
May 01, 2006 ... APV hygienic pumps and valves offer fast, easy maintenance. The centrifugal pump lines meet 3-A, FDA, USDA, BISSC and more. Major lines include the W+ Series high-performance, sanitary pump and the V2 for a range of pumping needs. APV's range of pumps also includes positive displacement ...
Fristam's new FKL 15 displacement pump offers a displacement of 0.016 gal/rev, while the new FKL 20 offers 0.032 gal/rev.(Pumps and Valves Showcase)
May 01, 2006 ... Fristam's new FKL 15 displacement pump offers a displacement of 0.016 gal/rev, while the new FKL 20 offers 0.032 gal/rev. These new models feature a split-style gearbox for easier maintenance. Both feature CIP ability with no performance loss. Additionally, the oil bath gearboxes on both ...
Graco has introduced a series of quick knock down Husky[TM] sanitary diaphragm pumps that offer flow rates up to 150 gpm.(Pumps and Valves Showcase)
May 01, 2006 ... Graco has introduced a series of quick knock down Husky[TM] sanitary diaphragm pumps that offer flow rates up to 150 gpm. The Husky 3150 models are available with ball or flapper checks. The ball check models pass solids up to 1 inch while the flapper check models can pass solids up to 2.5 ...
Designed to free up plant space, resolve alignment issues and increase process productivity, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell introduces the Tru-Fit[TM] close-coupled pump drive.(Pumps and Valves Showcase)
May 01, 2006 ... Designed to free up plant space, resolve alignment issues and increase process productivity, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell introduces the Tru-Fit[TM] close-coupled pump drive. With an average of 20-25% reduction in overall pump length, Tru-Fit's self-aligning shaft eliminates the need for ...
The PMO Mixproof Tank Outlet Valve.(Pumps and Valves Showcase)
May 01, 2006 ... The PMO Mixproof Tank Outlet Valve from Tuchenhagen Flow Components is the only valve of its type in the United States. The mix-proof design allows for cleaning of lines even while there is product in the tank The valve is PMO compliant, features a full bore leak ...