Dairy Foods back issues from May 2007:
Dairy's latest superstar.(Industry Editorial)
May 01, 2007; ... Vitamin D is a rising superstar with the potential to rival calcium as dairy's most important nutrient. Long touted for its role in aiding calcium absorption and bone health, research is now linking vitamin D-for which fortified milk is the primary food source in the United ...
Alcan Packaging Food Americas.(People and Calendar)
May 01, 2007 ... Alcan Packaging Food Americas, Chicago--Two key management appointments have been made. Gene Welsh named v.p. and gen. mgr. of Meat & Dairy Flexibles North America, Rigid Containers & Celply. Richard Company has been promoted to v.p. and gen. mgr. of Alcan Food Packaging South America ....
Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed Inc.(People and Calendar)(Gerald Lisowski appointed)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed Inc.--Gerald Lisowski has joins as gen. mgr. He is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the company's business, which is ...
LightFull Foods Inc.(People and Calendar)
May 01, 2007 ... LightFull Foods Inc., San Francisco -- Victoria Hartman joins as v.p. of sales. A natural and organic industry veteran, Hartman brings a proven track-record of executive sales leadership in rapid-growth, entrepreneurial companies including Charter Baking Company Inc.; Rudi's Organic Bakery ...
D.D. Williamson.(People and Calendar)(appointments)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... D.D. Williamson, Louisville, Ky.--Three associates hired. Jennifer Guild joins as global food science and regulatory mgr., Jody Renner-Nantz as food science chemist, and Richard Wiebke as global quality mgr. The new position of global food science and Regulatory Manager was created to add ...
Ireland's Paul Ross receives Haines Award.(People and Calendar)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... DAVIS, Calif. -- The California Dairy Research Foundation (CDRF) has presented Paul Ross, the head of Ireland's Teagasc Moorepark Biotechnology Centre, with the William C. Haines Dairy Science Award. The award presentation took place in February at the 9th Cal Poly Dairy ...
Calendar.(Calendar)
May 01, 2007 ... MAY 23-24 Membrane Technology Short Course, DoubleTree Chicago O'Hare Airport Hotel; Phone: 888/530-6714 Website: www.dairyfoods.com/shortcourse JUNE 3-5 Dairy-Deli-Bake 2007 IDDBA, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, Calif.; Phone: 608/310-5000 Website: ...
Baskin-Robbins has got game.
May 01, 2007 ... With rival chains growing like mad, Baskin-Robbins plans to add about 1,600 shops over the next four years ....
J&J gets cool.
May 01, 2007 ... J&J Snack Foods has acquired the Whole Fruit Sorbet and Fruit-a-Freeze Fruit Bars brands ...
DFA plant shut down.
May 01, 2007 ... Dairy Farmers of America has idled its cheese plant in Lovington, N.M., saying the 12-year-old operation had ...
Flavor Symposium in the Netherlands.
May 01, 2007 ... The 5th Nizo Dairy Conference: Prospects for Flavour Formation and Perception will be held ...
Tillamook's McMullen joins Kettle Foods.
May 01, 2007 ... Former Tillamook Cheese CEO Jim McMullen is now v.p. of operations at ...
Danone's Dairy sales climb 12%.
May 01, 2007 ... Groupe Danone says its sales rose 3.9% in the first quarter to ...
Kraft getting behind functional foods.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2007 ... In what may be remembered as a defining moment in the development of functional foods in the U.S., Kraft Foods says products with high nutrition and functionality will play a key role in its turnabout strategy. Also, the dairy case appears to be ground zero for Kraft's foray into ...
Monsanto goes on the defensive.(NEWSLINE)
May 01, 2007 ... With dairy processors large and small refusing to accept milk from cows treated with rBST, Monsanto has stepped up its farmer-based defense campaign, and is petitioning the FDA to prevent processors from making label claims. Last month Monsanto filed a complaint and submitted ...
Korean agreement a boon for dairy.(WASHINGTON WATCH)
May 01, 2007; ... Dairy industry representatives believe the newly-negotiated Korean Free Trade Agreement will provide a significant benefit to dairy producers. The U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk Producers Federation hailed the deal, saying it should provide better trading terms through lower ...
New officers elected to FPSA Dairy Council.(News and Trends)(Conference notes)
May 01, 2007 ... Thomas Riggins, v.p. of sales and marketing at Packaging Technologies, Davenport, Iowa, is the new chairman of the FPSA Dairy Council Board of Directors. His selection was announced recently at the FPSA 2007 Conference in Palm Springs, Calif. As chairman, Riggins will preside over the ...
Norseland, Woolwich form partnership.(News and Trends)(Woolwich Dairy, Inc.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Norseland Inc., Stamford, Conn., has formed a strategic alliance with Woolwich Dairy, Inc., of Ontario, Canada. Beginning in July Norseland will handle sales, marketing and distribution in the U.S. for all Woolwich cheese products, including Woolwich Dairy Gourmet Goat, Madame Chevre and ...
Saputo closes UK deal.(News and Trends)
May 01, 2007 ... Saputo Inc. has acquired the activities of Dansco Dairy Products Ltd., a UK manufacturer producing mainly mozzarella for the food service market segment. Dansco employs ...
New organic milk hitting markets.(News and Trends)
May 01, 2007 ... The beginning of an anticipated wave of organic milk supply started to hit the market recently and the supply will continue to grow throughout the summer. While there is some concern that it may lead to an oversupply and a drop in prices, some of the extra milk is already being made into ...
Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies is "Celebrating 75 Years of Coolness" in 2007, to mark the anniversary of the company's founding in 1932. The ...
Synergy Flavors Inc.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Synergy Flavors Inc., Wauconda, Ill., has moved to strengthen its presence in South America by purchasing the Brazilian-based ...
Westfalia Technologies.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Westfalia Technologies, York, Pa., has re-launched its company website (www.westfaliausa.com) with improved look, feel and functionality. Designed to ...
Alcan Packaging Food Americas.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Chicago, has won top honors in two categories in the 2007 PLGA Global U.S. Print Quality Awards. Sponsored by the Packaging and Label Gravure Association Global, the ...
Clarinol CLA from Lipid Nutrition.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... The British Journal of Nutrition has published the latest clinical trial results on Clarinol CLA from Lipid Nutrition. The new research published in April, clearly demonstrates that Clarinol CLA reduces fat mass in particular ...
Fortitech Asia Pacific.(News and Trends)
May 01, 2007 ... Fortitech Asia Pacific demonstrated its premix versatility and technical expertise with its application samples for the Food Ingredients China Show last month ....
IDFA launches Milk Tech Conference.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Conference news)
May 01, 2007 ... Plant operations, quality assurance and product development professionals in fluid milk are being invited to attend a new conference in June. IDFA's Milk Technology Conference, which is slated for June 5-6 at the Marriott Denver City Center, will feature a full program. Topics ...
Distribution conference marks successful return.(News and Trends)(Conference news)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... SAN ANTONIO -- The Dairy Distribution Conference got right back into the swing recently with a meeting in San Antonio that attracted more than 120 dairy and ice cream logistics professionals. This year's was the first after a two year hiatus. "In all the feedback I ...
Publix, Davisco and Kemps recognized for Industry Service.(News and Trends)
May 01, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Publix Super Markets Inc., Davisco Foods International Inc., and Kemps LLC, were named the 2007 recipients of the IDFA GRAND Pioneer Awards at the association's board of directors' meeting last month in Dana Point, Calif. The Grand recognition program honors three ...
New Hampshire students bring home gold.(News and Trends)(University of New Hampshire )(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... DURHAM, N.H. -- A team of students from the University of New Hampshire won a gold award recently at the sixth annual North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge. Peter Erickson, associate professor of dairy science at UNH, coached the students. Maggie Powers, a senior dairy ...
Horizon Organic products are back on the shelves at Colorado's Boulder Co-op Market.(ETCETERA)
May 01, 2007 ... Horizon Organic products are back on the shelves at Colorado's Boulder Co-op Market. Nearly a year ago the store, along with other co-ops and consumer groups ...
Arizona's Shamrock Farms, is providing the milk for a nationwide milk launch with the Subway restaurant chain.(ETCETERA)
May 01, 2007 ... Arizona's Shamrock Farms, is providing the milk for a nationwide milk launch with the Subway restaurant chain. In March Subway began selling 1% white and 2% chocolate single-serve milk from ...
Organic Valley farmers are joining the Center for Food Safety in a fight against the sale of Monsanto's genetically modified (GM) alfalfa seed.(ETCETERA)
May 01, 2007 ... Organic Valley farmers are joining the Center for Food Safety in a fight against the sale of Monsanto's genetically modified (GM) alfalfa seed. Products certified under the ...
California Attorney General Jerry Brown filed suit last month to stop construction of two dairies that would bring more than 12,000 cattle within about a mile of Allensworth State Park, a historic black settlement.(ETCETERA)
May 01, 2007 ... California Attorney General Jerry Brown filed suit last month to stop construction of two dairies that would bring more than 12,000 cattle within about a mile of Allensworth ...
Nestle has sold three milk plants in Thailand and a yogurt plant in Vietnam saying that it is moving away from the commodity product market in Asia to focus on value added products.(ETCETERA)
May 01, 2007 ... Nestle has sold three milk plants in Thailand and a yogurt plant in Vietnam saying that it is moving away from the commodity ...
France's Bel Group has purchased a large Ukrainian cheese producer, OJSCShostka municipal dairy.(ETCETERA)
May 01, 2007 ... France's Bel Group has purchased a large Ukrainian cheese producer, OJSCShostka municipal ...
UK retailer Tesco is facing legal challenges.(ETCETERA)
May 01, 2007 ... UK retailer Tesco is facing legal ...
The most recent comes from California, where U.S. rivals are trying to block construction.(ETCETERA)
May 01, 2007 ... The most recent comes from California, where U.S. rivals are trying to block ...
Whole Foods Markets is launching a buying program where third party certifiers will work with the company to offer a Whole Trade Guarantee.(ETCETERA)
May 01, 2007 ... Whole Foods Markets is launching a buying program where third party certifiers will work with the company to offer a Whole Trade Guarantee. The program is based on a set ...
New Dairy Product newsletter from Dairy Foods.(News and Trends)
May 01, 2007 ... Dairy Foods recently launched Dairy Product Innovations, (www.dairyfoods.com/dpi) a new e-newsletter focused on food product trends, new dairy products, and new products and services from dairy industry suppliers. Subscribers will receive Dairy Product Innovations ...
All-star holds 49th convention in Phoenix.(News and Trends: INSIDE THE NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Maybe the main attraction was 1970s TV celebrity Bob Ewbanks. It might have been the program that included a discussion of business ethics, and a company profile of Clover Stornetta, or just the warm, inviting Arizona location that brought a record crowd of 341 attendees ...
Crossing the line know your limits: Dairy Foods' annual Functional Ingredient Update explores those better-for-you ingredients that can "responsibly" be added to dairy foods.(Special Feature: INGREDIENT FORECAST)
May 01, 2007; ... Where do we draw the line when it comes to dairy foods enhancements? When is too much, really too much? At the recent All Star Dairy Association convention in Phoenix, Marianne Jennings, a professor in the department of management at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona ...
Dairy proteins ... they are showing up everywhere.(Special Feature)
May 01, 2007; ... In case you have not noticed, dairy proteins are showing up in an array of foods and beverages these days. Most notably, the Kellogg Co., Battle Creek, Mich., has expanded its Special K cereal brand to a line of enhanced waters, meal bars and snack bars. Their dominating feature: whey ...
The story of Rachel's yogurt began in the 1940's on a small farm in Wales.(NEW PRODUCT REVIEW)
May 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The story of Rachel's yogurt began in the 1940's on a small farm in Wales. Today, Rachel's is a thriving U.K. brand built on decades of excellence in dairy craftsmanship. Rachel's is now available in U.S. natural foods stores via Dallas-based Dean Foods ...
The import division of DCI Cheese Co., Moonachie, N.J., is introducing Joan of Arc Goat Cheese and Goat Cheese Brie.(NEW PRODUCT REVIEW)(Company overview)
May 01, 2007 ... The import division of DCI Cheese Co., Moonachie, N.J., is introducing Joan of Arc Goat Cheese and Goat Cheese Brie. DCI is a leading cheese and prepared foods company that offers both domestic and international imported specialty cheese. "Joan of Arc is in its 90th year as a brand," says ...
BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Denmark, Wis., focuses on convenience for two of its most recent fresh cheese introductions.(NOTEWORTHY INTRODUCTIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... BelGioioso Cheese Inc., Denmark, Wis., focuses on convenience for two of its most recent fresh cheese introductions: BelGioioso Perline (per-lee-nee) and BelGioioso Pre-Sliced Fresh Mozzarella. Perline consists of snack-size balls that are sold in 1-lb and 3-lb food-service-size tubs. The ...
Orrville, Ohio-based Smith Dairy Products Co., introduces Ruggles Churned Premium Light Ice Cream line, which contains 50% less fat and one-third fewer calories than regular ice cream.(NOTEWORTHY INTRODUCTIONS)
May 01, 2007 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Orrville, Ohio-based Smith Dairy Products Co., introduces Ruggles Churned Premium Light Ice Cream line, which contains 50% less fat and ...
Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, Ill., goes back to its roots with new J.L. Kraft Specialty Gourmet Spreadable Cheeses, which are named after the company's founder.(NEW PRODUCT REVIEW)
May 01, 2007 ... Kraft Foods Inc., Northfield, Ill., goes back to its roots with new J.L. Kraft Specialty Gourmet Spreadable Cheeses, which are named after the company's founder. The spreads combine natural cheese with vegetables and herbs and are sold in 6.5-oz fanciful tubs that are ready for serving ....
Le Mars, Iowa-based Well's Dairy Inc., has a new product for its foodservice customers.(NEW PRODUCT REVIEW)
May 01, 2007 ... Le Mars, Iowa-based Well's Dairy Inc., has a new product for its foodservice customers: Creme Tortes. All the chef has to do is invert the dessert onto a plate, garnish and serve. Even the most discriminating consumers think the dessert was prepared fresh, just for them. These ...
Breakfast eating patterns are changing around the globe as more consumers usually eat breakfast outside the home.(INTERNATIONAL)
May 01, 2007; ... Breakfast eating patterns are changing around the globe as more consumers usually eat breakfast outside the home. To appeal to this on-the-go consumer, Innocent in the United Kingdom introduces Innocent Breakfast Smoothie. Dubbed a "breakfast thickie," the drink is ...
Health-conscious parents are looking for alternatives to carbonated soft drinks for both themselves and for their kids.(INTERNATIONAL)
May 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Health-conscious parents are looking for alternatives to carbonated soft drinks for both themselves and for their kids. Manufacturers such as Nestle in Spain make the search for a ...
Nipponluna in Japan has recently introduced its Sugarless Nighttime Yogurt.(INTERNATIONAL)
May 01, 2007; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nipponluna in Japan has recently introduced its Sugarless Nighttime Yogurt. Created to alleviate hunger in the wake of the night, it is made with 50% less calories than traditional yogurt and only contains 60 calories. The yogurt also features 500mg of ...
A home away from home.(New Products & Marketing: MARKETING INSIGHTS)
May 01, 2007; ... While milk-based product sales are registering some respectable increases in the United States, American manufacturers are finding huge opportunities in markets around the world. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yogurt sales in the United States have been scoring double-digit ...
New opportunities in cheese packaging.(New Products & Marketing: PACKAGING POINTS)
May 01, 2007; ... First there was scissors, then the press-to-close zipper, and now the "slider" zipper is commonplace for shredded cheese. There are press-to-close zippers on some chunk cheeses, but most of these are difficult to use--the slider zipper on chunk would improve the experience! ...
Monster brands, milk growth.(New Products & Marketing: DAIRY MARKET TRENDS)
May 01, 2007 ... A couple of monster brands in ice cream and yogurt are proving that innovation, combined with lots of marketing, can still stir up dairy's relatively mature categories. Also, keeping an eye toward dairy's big middle, another quarter of growth in the milk category has been reported by ...
What's new in cheesemaking? Direct-vat cultures, advancements in genomics and phosphates help cheesemakers progress into a new era of cheesemaking.(Ingredient Technology)
May 01, 2007; ... Americans are eating more cheese than ever before, with consumption showing no signs of abating. In fact, according to data compiled by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, from 2005 to 2015, it is projected that, on average, every American will be consuming an additional three pounds of ...
Make yours no ordinary brew.(Ingredient Technology: LAB TALK)(Survey)
May 01, 2007; ... Like many Americans, I need a few cups of coffee in the morning. I'm OK with my home brew. My husband, on the other hand, works in the Sears Tower and frequently patronizes the many downtown coffeehouses. He seldom hesitates to inform me that my cup of java just does not compare to the ...
What are major flavor defects in ice cream?(Ingredient Technology: THARP & YOUNG)
May 01, 2007; ... Lists of ice cream "defects" often include some characteristics that can be positive or negative, depending on the context. Such terms would be considered as defects only when they are not appropriate to the target flavor profile of a specific product. On the other hand, many descriptive ...
Ratcheting up Breyers Yogurt: the former Kraft plant has a new environmentally-friendly wastewater pre-treatment facility, and now, a new owner.(Plant Operations: PLANT FEATURE)(Company overview)
May 01, 2007; ... NORTH LAWRENCE, N.Y. -- The dairy plant located in this tiny town north of the Adirondack Mountains is focused almost exclusively on manufacturing yogurt and cottage cheese. But an MVR evaporator system also produces a significant amount of concentrated fluid milk products. These include ...
Centrifugal pump lines manufactured by APV.(Pumps and Valves Showcase)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... The centrifugal pump lines manufactured by APV meets 3-A, FDA, USDA, BISSC and more. Major lines include the W+ Series, and the V2. APV's range of pumps also includes positive displacement ...
H Series progressive cavity processing pumps from PCM.(Pumps and Valves Showcase)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... H Series progressive cavity processing pumps from PCM are custom designed for applications that have stringent sanitary requirements. The H Series products incorporate numerous technical innovations. Key benefits include hygienic design, CIP functionality, and ...
Graco's high sanitation and FDA diaphragm pumps.(Pumps and Valves Showcase)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Graco's high sanitation and FDA diaphragm pumps are used in a variety of sanitary processes. The pumps are easy to clean and certified by 3-A for dairy and milk applications. They include tri-clamp connections and are ideal for ...
Waukesha Cherry-Burrell introduces the Tru-Fit[TM].(Pumps and Valves Showcase)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... 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 new universal power frame cartridge available from SKF provides.(Pumps and Valves Showcase)
May 01, 2007 ... The new universal power frame cartridge available from SKF provides an "ultimate pump upgrade" designed to virtually eliminate premature bearing and mechanical seal failures caused by heat, vibration, misalignment, and cavitation. This modular "bolt-on" replacement for existing power ...
The PMO Mixproof Tank Outlet Valve from Tuchenhagen Flow Components.(Pumps and Valves Showcase)
May 01, 2007 ... 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 ...