Dairy Foods back issues from March 2007:
Frozen yogurt bounces back.(Industry Editorial)
Mar 01, 2007; ... Early each year, ice cream makers share with Dairy Foods their plans and predictions for the upcoming ice cream season. A big surprise in putting together this year's Ice Cream Outlook was the discovery that frozen yogurt is back. And just as we were putting this issue to bed, the New York ...
Kozy Shack Enterprises Inc.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Kozy Shack Enterprises Inc., Hicksville, N.Y. -- Robert Striano is ...
Mastertaste Inc.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Mastertaste Inc., Teterboro, N.J. -- Linda Racicot is appointed account manager for the ...
Invesys APV.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Invesys APV, West Sussex, U.K. -- David Todman takes on the ...
Western DairyFarmers' Promotion Association.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Western DairyFarmers' Promotion Association, Thornton, Colo. -- Tom Jenkinson, CEO, retired at the end ...
Autocrat Inc.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Autocrat Inc., Lincoln, R.I. -- E. Scott Tittle is hired ...
The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI).(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI), Arlington, Va. -- Francesco C. Leboffe has joined as ...
B&H Labeling Systems.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] B&H Labeling Systems, Ceres, Calif. -- Lee R. Smith is ...
Randolph Associates Inc.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Randolph Associates Inc., Birmingham, Ala. -- Sam Morrison has been appointed to vp of business ...
Bloomer Chocolate.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Bloomer Chocolate, East Greenville, Pa. -- Louis Curlee has joined as Midwest ...
Nijhuis Water Technology.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Nijhuis Water Technology, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada -- Stuart ...
Main Street Ingredients.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Main Street Ingredients, La Crosse, Wis. -- Aaron Macha is promoted to v.p. of sales. Past ...
Calendar.(Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... MARCH 14-15 SmartMarketing, The Westin Casuarina, Las Vegas; Website www.idfa.org; Phone: 202/737-4332 27-28 Dairy 101: Milk Procurement Workshop, Westin O'Hare, Rosemont, Ill. Website www.idfa.org Phone: 202/737-4332 28-31 Dairy Distribution and Fleet ...
Membrane technology short course planned.(People and Calendar)
Mar 01, 2007 ... The latest in membrane technology will be discussed by expert panelists and attendees at the 19th annual, Practical Membrane Technology Short Course slated for May 23-24th in Chicago. The 2007 conference has been redesigned to feature more focused applications. This two-day ...
It's called Bilk.(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2007 ... The son of a liquor store manager in Nakashibetsu, Japan came up with a solution to an oversupply of milk in the dairy farming community. It's being used as an ingredient in beer. Local brewery ...
MozzareLactalis.
Mar 01, 2007 ... The Lactalis American Group plans to buy Concord, California-based cheese maker Mozzarella Fresca. The small, award winning cheesemaker would continue to operate under ...
Dean sales up.(Financial report)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Dean Foods posted fourth-quarter net income of $76.3 million, up 9% from the fourth quarter of 2005. The Dairy Group grew full-year fluid milk volumes by ...
AMPI Cass-Clay merger.
Mar 01, 2007 ... Cass Clay Creamery Inc., and Associated Milk Producers Inc. have approved a merger plan. The merger will create a farmer-owned dairy ...
Kraft unveils gradual recovery plan.(NEWSLINE ...)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, Ill., will spend hundreds of millions of dollars in the next two years to improve its image and to create innovative products --most of them involving Kraft cheese--as it works to reverse sluggish performance. Kraft's new CEO, Irene Rosenfeld ...
The Klondike brand has joined Unilever North America's NASCAR sponsorship and become one of the official sponsors of Evernham Motorsports' #9 Ultimate Chargers Dodge during the 2007 Busch Series season.(NEWSLINE ...)
Mar 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Klondike brand has joined Unilever North America's NASCAR sponsorship and become one of the official sponsors of Evernham Motorsports' #9 Ultimate Chargers Dodge during the 2007 Busch ...
Organic milk supply about to swell.(NEWSLINE ...)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Those in the business of bottling and selling organic milk are preparing for a surge in the supply of raw milk. During the next few months, the amount of organic milk coming to market could swell by as much as 40%-70%. As reported in Dairy Foods' (Feb. p. 29), the additional ...
Correction.(NEWSLINE ...)(Correction notice)
Mar 01, 2007 ... An article in the Feb. issue of Dairy Foods incorrectly identified the U.S. company ...
Bush's Farm Bill proposal maintains dairy policies.(WASHINGTON WATCH)
Mar 01, 2007; ... Dairy producers are finding a lot to like in the Bush Administration's plans for the 2007 Farm Bill. Dairy processors, meanwhile, have a different take. The National Milk Producers Federation was nearly ecstatic when the USDA proposals were revealed. "We are greatly encouraged ...
Saputo buys LOL's West Coast operations.(News and Trends)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Saputo Inc., Montreal, says it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Land O'Lakes West Coast industrial cheese business. Land O'Lakes would continue to operate its value added dairy facility in Tulare, Calif., and its cheese facility in Orland, California. The purchase ...
Branding company scoops up two mix-in chains.(News and Trends)
Mar 01, 2007 ... NexCen Brands Inc., New York, is paying about $36 million in cash and stock for MaggieMoo's International, of Maryland, and Marble Slab Creamery, Houston, two national competitors in the mix-in ice cream shop business. The move is NexCen's first entry into ...
Oakhurst Egg Nog contributes to Salvation Army.(News and Trends)
Mar 01, 2007 ... PORTLAND, Maine -- Local Salvation Army efforts received a big kick from Oakhurst Dairy with a contribution of $20,000 from the company's holiday Egg Nog sales. For the 7th year in a row, Oakhurst has contributed five cents to the Salvation Army of Northern New England for every container ...
Dean: small acquisitions, more organics planned.(News and Trends)
Mar 01, 2007 ... At an analysts' conference last month, Dean Foods hinted that it will likely acquire some small local or regional companies to broaden its footprint. "Our first choice would always be a synergistic acquisition," CFO Jack Callahan said, when asked about how Dean would utilize ...
Straus opposes milk from clones.(News and Trends)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Straus Family Creamery, Tomales Bay, Calif., says the recent decision by the FDA to allow cloned dairy cows to produce milk for human consumption is double trouble for consumers, and is arguing that if the milk enters the food chain it should be labeled. "We believe that ...
Awards presented at Dairy Forum.(News and Trends)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Several industry leaders and innovators were honored recently at IDFA's Dairy Forum. Among them were John Jeter, CEO, of Hilmar Cheese (right) who was recognized with the NCI Laureate Award, presented each year to individuals who have made significant contributions to the U.S. cheese ...
New chief and headquarters at CMPB.(News and Trends)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. -- Milk sales are making a turnaround in California, as they are nationwide, and nobody is more excited about this news than the California Milk Processor Board's new Executive Director, Steve James. "This is an exciting ...
New study questions environmental benefits of organics.(News and Trends)
Mar 01, 2007 ... A recent British government report concludes that organic food may be no better for the environment than conventional produce and in some cases is contributing more to global warming than intensive agriculture. A comprehensive study of the environmental impact of food production ...
PR News.(ETCETERA)
Mar 01, 2007 ... It might be said that there's no manual for corporate responsibility. Well, now there is. A public relations trade publication, PR News has just published its Guide to Best Practices in Corporate ...
IDFA.(ETCETERA)
Mar 01, 2007 ... IDFA is now accepting applications for the fourth annual Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards, a program that honors firms for outstanding worker safety performance. Award winners will be honored this fall at Worldwide ...
California Milk Processor Board.(ETCETERA)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Imagine a world where dreams come true, an island without worries, just laughter, or a town where weightlessness is part of everyday life. These places exist in the next round of the "Toma Leche" (Drink Milk) ads produced by the California Milk ...
Alltech and the World Games Foundation have announced that Dippin' Dots Global is the official ice cream of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.(ETCETERA)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Alltech and the World Games Foundation have announced that Dippin' Dots Global is the official ice cream of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Dippin' Dots are tiny, cryogenically frozen beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet, and flavored ice, invented in 1988 by microbiologist and ...
Dean Foods closes door on milk from clones.(News and Trends)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Dean Foods, said last month it will refuse milk from cloned cows. The Food and Drug Administration gave preliminary approval to meat and milk from cloned animals and could grant final approval by the end of the year. Many organic dairies have also said they oppose milk from clones. ...
Lipid Nutrition and Tempo Canada Inc. have expanded their strategic partnership designed to mutually benefit both companies by better serving the dietary supplement and functional food markets in the United States.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Lipid Nutrition and Tempo Canada Inc. have expanded their strategic partnership designed to mutually benefit both companies by better serving the dietary supplement ...
Greek dairy company Fage Dairy Industry, has named Ogilvy North America as its United States agency of record.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Greek dairy company Fage Dairy Industry, has named Ogilvy North America as its United States agency of record. Ogilvy says it was awarded Fage's fully integrated marketing account ...
Westfalia Technologies.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Fage has also chosen Westfalia Technologies (www.WestfaliaUSA.com) to supply an Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) for the warehouse portion of Fage's new yogurt manufacturing ...
Orafti Active Food Ingredients.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Orafti Active Food Ingredients scooped up two prizes at the 'Ingredient of the Year 2006' ceremony at Ingredients Russia in December. Orafti ...
Information Resources Inc. has formed a strategic analytics insights relationship with Dollar General, the Fortune 500 discount retailer that operates more than 8,000 stores.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Information Resources Inc. has formed a strategic analytics insights relationship with Dollar General, the Fortune 500 discount retailer that operates more than 8,000 stores. IRI will be leveraging its analytics and retail expertise ...
Nikken Foods Company LTD.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Nikken Foods Company LTD, Tokyo, one of the world's largest suppliers of natural flavors is entering the U.S. market ....
Superior Manufacturing Group, Chicago, has purchased the Food Service Matting Division of Teknor Apex.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Superior Manufacturing Group, Chicago, has purchased the Food Service Matting Division of Teknor Apex. With this ...
Rock-Tenn Co. has acquired the remaining minority interest in GSD Packaging LLC, for $32 million, giving Rock-Tenn sole ownership of the company.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Rock-Tenn Co. has acquired the remaining minority interest in GSD Packaging LLC, for $32 million, giving Rock-Tenn ...
Thiele Technologies Inc. and its parent organization, Barry-Wehmiller Companies, have announced Thiele's acquisition of SWF Companies of Reedley, Calif., a long-established provider of automated packaging machinery, from Dover Corporation.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Thiele Technologies Inc. and its parent organization, Barry-Wehmiller Companies, have announced Thiele's acquisition of SWF Companies of Reedley, Calif., a long-established provider of automated packaging ...
Multivac Inc.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Multivac Inc. has opened a Canadian subsidiary, in Woodbridge, Ontario, just north of Toronto. All of Multivac's Canadian activity, previously ...
IDFA invites participation in compensation survey.(News and Trends)
Mar 01, 2007 ... For a second year, IDFA has partnered with Salary.com to conduct a comprehensive compensation survey of the dairy foods industry. The results will provide critical data on more than 65 key jobs, many of which are unique to dairy. The confidentiality of each company's data is ...
MilkPEP's liaison ready to assist processors.(News and Trends: INSIDE THE NEWS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Did you ever think your dairy could do more with MilkPEP programs like Body by Milk and Think About Your Drink? Do you wish you had more time to take advantage of what these campaigns offer to help you sell more milk? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Well it might be worth ...
Joseph Edward Gallo dies at 87.(News and Trends: INSIDE THE NEWS)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Pioneer dairy farmer and cheesemaker Joseph Edward Gallo Jr., has died. He was 87. Gallo died in his Livingston, Calif., home Feb. 17 after a long illness. His farm operation, one of the largest in the nation, was among the first to convert manure into usable ...
Swissrose International.(NEW PRODUCT REVIEW)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Fondue is back," says Debbie Seife, director of marketing at Moonachie, N.J.-based Swissrose International. "It's a fun, social food that everyone enjoys. It fits right in with the current trends of American entertaining." In response to this ...
The Dannon Co.(NEW PRODUCT REVIEW)
Mar 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Dannon Co., White Plains, N.Y., is on a roll with new product introduction in 2007. One of the company's recent debuts is Dannon All Natural, a line of blended-style low-fat yogurts that claim to ...
Frappio Inc.(NOTEWORTHY INTRODUCTIONS)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "If you want to enjoy a delicious iced coffee and not worry about calories, carbs and sugar, pop open Frappio Light Latte. It has only 60 calories, 4 net carbs and 4g of sugar (lactose) per serving," says Irene ...
Tillamook County Creamery Assn.(NOTEWORTHY INTRODUCTIONS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Tillamook County Creamery Assn., Tillamook, Ore., adds Garlic White Cheddar, Garlic Chili Pepper Cheddar and Smoked Black Pepper White Cheddar to its extensive line of naturally aged cheeses produced with milk from cows not supplemented with artificial growth hormones. ...
Kraft Foods Inc.(NEW PRODUCT REVIEW)
Mar 01, 2007 ... In efforts to keep health- and wellness-conscious consumers Kraft Singles consumers, Northfield, Ill.-based Kraft Foods Inc., rolls out an organic variety, as well as an option formulated just for kids. The latter, new Kraft ...
Chefs' Repertoire Inc.(NEW PRODUCT REVIEW)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Chefs' Repertoire Inc., Nashville, Tenn., markets a one-of-a-kind ... another one of those "what took so long?" product lines. Savory Secret is a seven variety line of all-natural, non-dessert cheesecake appetizers. The company's best-selling flavor is Gorgonzola & ...
New convenient forms of familiar cheeses--that appears to be the trend these days.(NEW PRODUCT REVIEW)
Mar 01, 2007 ... New convenient forms of familiar cheeses--that appears to be the trend these days. Norseland Inc., Stamford, Conn., is making its famous Jarlsberg cheese (regular and lite) available in pre-packed, separated, deli-thin slices. Marquez Brothers ...
Sanjiu Healthcare.(INTERNATIONAL)
Mar 01, 2007; ... Of the many benefits that have been ascribed to soy, heart health is perhaps the most common. Although companies tend to not emblazon this health claim on packages, it is still prevalent. Thus soy can be a valuable ingredient to health-conscious consumers or the elderly. In ...
Unilever.(INTERNATIONAL)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2007; ... In France, Unilever launched its Fruit D'Or Equilibre, a low-fat margarine to be used for spreading and cooking. This product is derived from a combination of four different vegetable oils: sunflower, rapeseed, copra and palm oils. It is also enriched with vitamin E and ...
Danone.(INTERNATIONAL)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2007; ... Danone in Austria has extended its line of Curd Cheese Yogurt Desserts to include a variety that has specially selected flavors intended for consumer to find appealing during the winter months. The Danone Topfen Creme Wintergenuss Winter introduction is a combination pack of ...
Hitting the hot spots.(New Products & Marketing: DAIRY MARKET TRENDS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... During the last few years, some broad sales trends across all the dairy segments have held steady. Yogurt is consistently strong. Natural cheese is growing when supply and price pressures aren't a factor. Milk has been trying to make a comeback and more recently looks like it has ...
Quality over quantity: ice cream makers keep a mature category fresh with healthful ingredients, smaller sizes and flavor excitement.(ICE CREAM OUTLOOK 2007)
Mar 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pomegranates, blueberries, cherries, and cranberries are in demand, portion control is hot, and if there is going to be growth in the ice cream category, some manufacturers are betting it will be organic--certified organic that is. "Consumers ...
Big and small, cheese has it all: American consumers can't get enough cheese, and opportunities can be found in all corners.(Special Feature: CHEESE TRENDS)(Conference notes)
Mar 01, 2007; ... Editors Note: This year's Cheese Trends Spotlight includes three elements. This introductory article looks at the broad trends and opportunities in all facets of the U.S. cheese market. A feature from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing board forecasts the hot trends of 2007 and looks at some ...
Fresh & natural lead 2007 cheese trends.(Special Feature: CHEESE TRENDS)
Mar 01, 2007 ... The American food consumer stayed the course in 2006, bolstering current trends and securing their influence. This is good news for cheese, according to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB), a dairy farmer-funded organization that analyzes culinary data and information. ...
Cheese Industry to gather in La Crosse.(Special Feature: CHEESE TRENDS)(Conference notes)
Mar 01, 2007 ... Organic and natural dairy, health and wellness, deregulation, and food safety will be among the topics discussed when the Wisconsin Cheese Industry Conference returns to the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wis., April 18-19. More than 1,200 cheese industry leaders from around the ...
Fruit + Dairy: today's combo meal.(Ingredient Techonology)
Mar 01, 2007; ... McDonald's has a Yogurt n' Fruit Parfait ... for a dollar. Airport kiosks around the country sell their own version for about five times that price. And, consumers buy them. Consumers recognize such products are a great way to get your 3-A-Day of Dairy with your 5-A-Day The Color Way ... ...