Food Processing back issues from April 2002:
The magic of food plants. (Roamin' Column).(Plants Conference)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2002; ... My friend Chet and I were throwing back some energy drinks when Willy Wonka came up - not the man nor the Chicago confectionery plant, but the topic of the 1971 movie. Chet and I are about the same age and both of us had a bit of a crush on Violet Beaureguard and Veruca Salt. In the movie, ...
Oral fixation: Oral care brands bring breath of fresh air to confections, as mints and gums go full blast.
Apr 01, 2002; ... Given a jolt by the curiously strong growth of Kraft Foods' "curiously strong mint" Altoids in the late 1990s, oral care brands are challenging confectionery brands on their own turf in a combination confectionery/breath care/oral care mega-category that's increasingly bringing together ...
Chefs spill the beans: And make a few predictions for the future. (Toops Scoops).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; ... The San Francisco-based Center for Culinary Development recently queried its 80 chef members on the hottest emerging trends and what they predict for the future in both restaurants and retail food products. On the fine dining front, they see higher-priced appetizers (since ...
No laughing matter: Lunch box a great concept, but. (Food Biz Kids).(Venetian Bakery's lunch kit)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... GIGGLES TO GO LUNCH KIT VENETIAN BAKERY, NORTHLAKE, ILL. Alex Harris-Neubauser, 8th grade: The package is attractive, small and compact; it's like a small lunch box. The peanut butter and jelly is good--very delicious, very tasteful. It's the right amount of peanut ...
New meaning to the word 'pleasure'. (Rollout).(Nestle Pleasures dessert)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; ... As fewer and fewer consumers bake at home, in-store bakery sales of dessert cakes have increased 70 percent during the past three years. And we know that the No. 1 indulgence food is chocolate. Glendale, Calif.-based Nestle USA FoodServices Division has introduced Nestle ...
Mini to the max. (Rollout).(Frosted Mini Chex)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; ... Minneapolis-based General Mills has rolled out Frosted Mini Chex, an itty-bitty rice cereal with a frosted taste. Extending the Chex brand, this mini-sized cereal is packaged in a box (no, it's not mini-sized) with bold red, white and blue graphics. There's also a maze on the back that ...
'Play that funky music'. (Rollout).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; ... For consumers wondering what to do with Pittsburgh-based H.J. Heinz's new green and purple ketchups, the introduction of Heinz Frozen Food Co.'s Ore-Ida Funky Fries will be music to their ears--and visual splendor for their eyes because of the eye-catching purple packaging. ...
La creme de la creme. (Rollout).(DANNON la Creme yogurt dessert)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; ... Tarrytown, N.Y.-based Dannon Co. Inc. has rolled out DANNON la Creme, a mild-flavored (not tart), creamy yogurt indulgent enough for dessert. "We know from research that there are people who like the idea of yogurt and want to eat it, but haven't found one that they really ...
Torengos stack up. (Rollout).(tortilla chips)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; ... Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble has introduced Torengos Tortilla Chips, the only triangular, white-corn tortilla chips with a curved "bowl" shape for easy salsa dipping. Torengos are cooked in 100 percent vegetable oil and then stacked in a resealable triangular canister to protect ...
Take care of yourself: And other things I learned from the Enron scandal. (Master of the Marketplace).(Brief Article)(Column)
Apr 01, 2002; ... I was really shocked by the ethics of the Enron affair. Although it is the largest case of its kind, this is not an isolated incident. In another case, a corporate chief executive officer asked his senior managers not to sell the stock in their retirement plan when the company stock was ...
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese celebrates its 65th anniversary. (Newsbites).
Apr 01, 2002; ... Introduced in 1937, Kraft Macaroni & Cheese was one of the first packaged meals. Marketed with the slogan "A Meal for Four in Nine Minutes," it was a hit right out of the box, so to speak, selling an incredible 9 million boxes in 1937 at 19 cents each. To put the price in perspective, $1 ...
Fun facts about America's No. 1 comfort food. (Newsbites).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; ... * The moon may not be made of cheese, but if you laid all the boxes sold since 1937 end to end, they would stretch to the moon and back five times. * There are approximately 1,000 noodles in every box. * The box switched its hue to the familiar ...
Trends popping in 2002. (Newsbites).
Apr 01, 2002; ... Trend guru Faith Popcorn of New York-based BrainReserve, shared her Top 10 predictions for 2002. They include: * Armored Cocoon: A safe and secure filtered environment: top notch security systems, filtered air, water, and anything else that makes consumers feel protected from ...
R&D organizational design & development: An enabler of organizational clarity, or a prime source of confusion. (New Product Development).
Apr 01, 2002; ... In a perfect world of skilled, motivated, empowered, multifaceted professionals and businesses with highly supportive cultures, organizational design is a low- value-added activity. In the world we live in, however, people and businesses are limited and imperfect. Appropriate ...
Pizza breakthroughs: In search of the breakthrough pizza. (Frozen Foods).
Apr 01, 2002; ... We were a nation of pizza lovers. But alas, when it came to freezer-case pizza, we met generations of disappointment. Then a bold body of pizza makers threw down the gantlet. "Let us make a frozen pizza that will rival carryout pizza in quality," they challenged. "Or we will die in the ...
Translating melting pot trends: Product offerings, profits and consumer desires. (Cultural Foods).
Apr 01, 2002; ... First-generation Russian, second generation Mexican, third-generation Italian-this diversity is the growing foundation of American culture. And this ethnic melting pot of peoples often determines food preferences. Subtle fusion food and flavor intensity carry on as trends in 2002. ...
Culinary innovations. (New Product Profiles).(Griffith Laboratories Culinary Technovations)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Griffith Laboratories announces a new addition to its Culinary Technovations line of flavored seasonings. Griffith Laboratories Rome, Italy and Griffith Laboratories North America are partnering to bring to the U.S. marketplace the true language of Italian ...
Cereal category. (New Product Profiles).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... David Michael & Co. has a variety of flavors for cereals and cereal coatings. Whether food manufacturers are looking for brown sugar, cinnamon, caramel, English toffee, honey, maple or malted milk flavors, David Michael offers all of these profiles and many ...
Sweet little somethings. (New Product Profiles).(Virginia Dare dessert flavors)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Virginia Dare offers a variety of dessert flavors including Cappuccino Sundae Ice Cream, Peach Cobbler Ice Cream, White Chocolate Brownie Berry Ice Cream, Banana Crunch Ice Cream, Creamy Berry Ice ...
Easy-to-use form. (New Product Profiles).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Van Drunen Farms introduces dried pumpkin, suitable for use in breads, cakes and muffin mixes. During the drying process, the flavor, vitamins and golden color of fresh pumpkin are preserved and ...
Merchandising the art of cake decorating. (New Product Profiles).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Elgin Dairy Foods is highlighting cake decorating and boosting cake decorating sales with quality Silcreme Non-Dairy Whip Icing. Elgin has produced an array of merchandising materials that are being made available to retail and in-store bakeries to generate consumer purchases at the point ...
Stabilizing properties. (New Product Profiles).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... FMC BioPolymer introduces Protanal ester XP 3497, a propylene glycol alginate and starch technology that offers emulsifying properties that parallel those of gum arabic. Propylene glycol alginate is used in many food and beverage applications to provide emulsion stability. Using the new ...
Cinnamon flavors. (New Product Profiles).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Comax Flavors is offering a new line of cinnamon flavors. The two most popular in the line are "Sweet Bakery Type" and "Red Hot Type." The former is designed specifically for use in baked products and features a sweet, sharp flavor reminiscent of homemade cinnamon bread ....
Some like it hot. (New Product Profiles).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Haarmann & Reimer is offering food processors a line of hot and spicy Chipotle Chili Pepper Flavors that can be used to add zest to dips, sauces, stews, soups, marinades, condiments and seasonings. The flavor line ...
Colors for culinary. (New Product Profiles).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Wild Flavors Inc. offers a range of natural colors that are applicable to many culinary products, such as processed meats, salad dressings, sauces, pastas and gravies. Colors are also available for cheese, butter, margarine and other ...
Flow measurement in the new millennium: Coriolis and ultrasonic sensors will replace other technologies. (Manufacturing Operations).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002; ... The worldwide market for flowmeters has reached $3 billion. Flowmeter use is expanding on many fronts that were inconceivable only a few years ago, and it will continue to evolve with significant technology advances for many years to come. Coriolis and ultrasonic meters will be two of the ...
Automated manufacturing is 'easy as pie' at Mrs. Smith's Bakeries. (Automation Solutions).
Apr 01, 2002 ... When Mrs. Smith's Bakeries wanted to transform its Stilwell, Okla., plant into one of the largest and most efficient pie manufacturing facilities in the world, the company knew it was getting into a sticky situation. But in less than 18 months, Mrs. Smith's Bakeries was able to turn the ...
Filter regulators. (Filtration/Separation).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Filter Regulators are now available from Parker-Balston. Using the new Balston 12E Series can extend the life of expensive pneumatic equipment and components. The Balston 12E Series filter regulators are designed to capture all rust and pipescale particles and continually remove all oil ...
NSF certification. (Filtration/Separation).(United States National Science Foundation)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Osmonics Inc. has received the National Science Foundation's ANSI/NSF Standard 53 certification for its Flotrex GF pleated filters. ANSI/NSF Standard 53 focuses on drinking water equipment that can successfully remove excessive levels of contaminants that affect human health. Used ...
Measuring flow. (Filtration/Separation).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... GLI International's Model U53 uses ultrasonic sensor technology to provide accurate open channel flow and depth measurements. The system calculates flow using either preprogrammed or custom user-defined flow structure tables, making it an invaluable tool for non-intrusive ...
Rapid cleaning allowed. (Filtration/Separation).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Kason Corp. introduces a new Pneumati-Sifter vibratory separator that employs twin screening decks for inline pneumatic scalping or de-dusting of up to 60,000 pounds/hour of bulk material and an Air-Lift device that allows rapid disassembly, cleaning, inspection and screen changes. The ...
Quick batch turnover. (Filtration/Separation).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Lee Industries introduces the co-centric Turbine Agitator, which provides mixing capabilities from 10,000 CPS to 1,000,000 CPS. Whether there is a need for vigorous, heavy-duty mixing or gentle blending, the ...
3A mixers. (Filtration/Separation).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... The newest 3A-certified Silverson In-Line mixers are designed to provide an efficient and hygienic mixing system. Each mixer incorporates the Silverson rotor/staror workthead, which has the capability to mix, emulsify, homogenize, solubilize, suspend, disperse and disintegrate solids ...
Protection against airborne pathogens. (Food Safety).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Environmental Dynamics Group introduces its new patented Sterile Sweep unit. The unit combines an oscillating parabolic reflector with the pathogen-inactivating effectiveness of a highoutput UVC lamp. The reflector keeps the lamp clean and concentrates the UVC into a highly efficient ...
Collection and retention. (Food Safety).(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Nilfisk-Advance America helps contamination control specialists ensure food product purity with its CFM 137, a vacuum cleaner that picks up even the finest dust and flour from processing equipment, ovens and floors. The CFM 137 is built for suction power and filtering efficiency to protect ...
Keeping plants cleaner. (Food Safety).
Apr 01, 2002 ... Lasco Services introduces its Air Shower PE, designed and manufactured for the food processing industry. The Air Shower PE can not only keep manufacturing plants cleaner, it reduces product contamination complaints and lessens the chance of ...
Safety first. (Food Safety).(Shat-R-Shield Inc.)(advertisement)(Product Announcement)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Shat-R-Shield's plastic-coated, shatterresistant lamps, are the first protective lighting products to achieve both UL Classification and NSF Certification. Shat-R-Shield is the only protective lighting manufacturer with both of these highly regarded certifications, assuring their safety ...
Satisfying cleanroom requirements. (Food Safety).(Liberty Industries Inc. (East Berlin, Connecticut), Liberty Model 7300 Series Modular Cleanroom)(advertisement)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... The Liberty Model 7300 Series Modular Cleanroom can provide an economical alternative that meets expanding cleanroom requirements. The Model 7300 Cleanroom is prefabricated in the Liberty factory and then delivered to a site completely equipped and ready for assembly. The Model 7300 ...
Eliminaling lime deposits. (Food Safety).(Enviro Technologies Inc., ScaleBlaster)(advertisement)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... ScaleBlaster eliminates the formation of limescale deposits in water, pipes, faucets, boilers, cooling towers and food processing equipment without the need of water softening equipment, salts, chemicals or maintenance. The integrated circuitry system produces a complex modulating ...
Detecting unsafe materials. (Food Safety).(Fortress Technology Inc., Phantom Metal Detection System)(advertisement)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Fortress Technology Inc. is spotlighting its Phantom Metal Detection System for processing and packaging applications. Fortress' Phantom Metal Detection System has a digital signal processing (DSP) system that eliminates noise interference. The detection system provides accurate online ...
Dressing up Salads. (Packaging).(Portion Pac Inc., Wish-Bone salad dressing, portion-control packs)(advertisement)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Wish-Bone Salad Dressing is available in portion-control packs from PPI. Eight flavor varieties are offered: Wish-Bone Italian, Fat Free Italian, Ranch, Fat Free Ranch, Deluxe French, Thousand Island, Chunky Blue Cheese, ...
A case palletizer. (Packaging).(A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp., Model 72A)(advertisement)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... A-B-C's Model 72A case palletizer is designed for production needs. It is nor only compact to minimize floor space requirements, but also smart for hands-off operation and rapid, no tools changeover. Occupying just 163 square feet of floor space, including pallet dispenser, the 72A can fit ...
Contamination-free performance. (Packaging).(Anko Products Inc., MityFlex OEM peristaltic pumps)(advertisement)(Product Announcement)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... Anko Products introduces its newest series of MityFlex OEM peristaltic pumps for specialized applications in the agriculture and food processing industries. MityFlex pumps can provide contamination-free performance. In a MityFlex pump, the material being moved comes into contact with ...
Plate mounting system. (Packaging).(C and H Packaging Inc., polymer plates)(advertisement)(Brief Article)
Apr 01, 2002 ... C&H Packaging installs polymer plates in-house and, with the more recent introduction of Heaford's microdot video mounting technology, their registration has achieved accuracy and efficiency. The microdot system works by incorporating a 0.25 mm/0.010 dot in the polymer plates. To mount the ...
An annual meeting.
Apr 01, 2002 ... The 2002 edition of the Paperboard Packaging Council's (PPC) Annual Spring Meeting broke new ground. The general sessions of the meeting were presented as a strategic planning excercise of "situation review" for the industry. Attendees gained perspectives on the outlook for the ...
Implementing e-business: Forget the 'Big Bang' approach, think ROI. (E-Foods).(return on investment)
Apr 01, 2002; ... Industry analysts and media continue to be infatuated with e-business in its many forms: e-marketplaces, auctions, corporate portals, business-to-business and business-to-consumer Web sites. Pundits are constantly bombarding us with surveys, reports and articles on "cool" new technologies ...