Food Processing back issues from March 2006:
What's happening this month at the online resource of food processing and wellness foods magazines.(WHAT'S ON THE WEB MENU? FoodProcessing.com)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... FEATURED STORIES Capital spending outlook After a couple of years of reducing capacity, food processors are showing signs of spending to increase throughput and to accommodate new products. We'll look at capital spending budgets this year versus last year at the ...
One more step needed on grains: in the next 30 days, tell the FDA to finish the job and define are 'good' and 'excellent' sources of whole grains.(EDITOR'S PLATE)(United States Food and Drug Administration)
Mar 01, 2006; ... The FDA took a big step forward last month for healthier eating and better nutrition communication by food processors when it published a draft guidance on whole grain content. Unfortunately, the agency stopped short of the ultimate and really useful goal of explaining to ...
Cross-fertilizing allergens.(READER TIDBITS)(Correction notice)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Kantha Shelke's article on Ingredient Forensics [January, p.32] has a serious error referring to the cross-fertilization of coffee with peanut, soybean and other pollen and the implied potential for undetectable allergenic or toxic problems. The scenario is genetically impossible ....
Defending McDonald's.(READER TIDBITS)(Letter to the editor)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Diane Toops' column "I'm lovin' it; so should you" [January, p.50] was nice to see. I am reading the book "Fast Food Nation" by Eric Schlosser and find it to be a fault-finding/ alarmist point of view. Thank you for pointing out that the food served by McDonald's is what the public wants ...
Farewell to John Stanton.(READER TIDBITS)(Letter to the editor)
Mar 01, 2006; ... I recently read John Stanton's farewell column ["Market View: The final chapter," December '05, p.21]. Having heard you speak at a regional IFT meeting in Raleigh a few years ago and having read all of your FP columns, I feel a sense of ...
Food execs warn analysts of a difficult start to 2006: CAGNY members hear about raw material and energy cost woes, but also some new product plans.(CORPORATE FINANCE)
Mar 01, 2006 ... IT'S KIND OF A VALENTINE DANCE, THE ANNUAL meeting of the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) with the heads of consumer goods companies. Every February, the Wall Street guys take a weeklong break in a warm setting to get to know these companies, especially food processors, better. ...
Nontraditional retailers may overtake supermarkets' food sales.(RETAILING)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... THE BALANCE OF FOOD SALES BY 2013 will tip in favor of general merchandise-focused retailers--retailers whose sales of food and consumables represent less than two-thirds of their business, according to a recent web-based seminar by Willard Bishop consulting and The Food Institute, Elmwood ...
Pioneer Robert Rich dead at 92.(NEWS BITES)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Robert E. Rich, who angered the dairy industry he grew up in by inventing nondairy whipped toppings and creamers, died Feb. 15 at the age of 92. The founder and chairman of Rich Products Corp., Buffalo, N.Y., Rich died in his Palm Beach, Fla., home ...
Competition wearies food CEOs.(TRENDS)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... FOOD COMPANY EXECUTIVES across the globe remain preoccupied by competition--struggling in mature markets, developing new products, consolidation and channel-blurring, according to the annual "Top of Mind" survey by Paris-based CIES-The Food Business Forum. For the 2006 survey, ...
Taking orders from the food police: the Center for Science in the Public Interest assumes incorrectly there is no room in a healthy diet for enjoyable foods.(REGULATORY ISSUES)(Kellogg Co. and Viacom Inc. sued by Center for Science in the Public Interest for advertising food for children)
Mar 01, 2006; ... The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), along with some allies, recently announced plans to sue Kellogg Co. and Viacom in Massachusetts for advertising certain food products to children. Narrowly speaking, the aim of CSPI's lawsuit is an injunction that would bar ...
Oatmeal on the go (heat optional).(ROLLOUT)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Developed to meet the needs of the growing on-the-go breakfast segment looking for a wholesome offering, Quaker Oatmeal to Go is the newest offering from Chicago-based Quaker Oats Co., a unit of PepsiCo. The satisfying and nutritious hand-held breakfast offers all the heart-health benefits ...
Jimmy Dean sausage kits--just add eggs.(ROLLOUT)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Downers Grove, Ill.-based Sara Lee Food & Beverage introduces three varieties of Jimmy Dean Skillets, a great weekend breakfast for the family or a hearty dinner. Just add eggs and pop the ingredients into a skillet and the meal is ready in 10 minutes. Varieties include: ...
Brown rice in 90 seconds.(ROLLOUT)(two new whole-grain rice varieties from Mars USA)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006; ... According to a Harris Interactive study commissioned by Uncle Ben's, 86 percent of respondents agree that eating whole grain foods is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but only 12 percent eat the recommended 2-3 servings of whole grains a day. Only one in 10 is likely to consume ...
Whole-grain dinner sides.(ROLLOUT)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Englewood, N.J.-based Unilever rolls out Knorr-Lipton Sides Made with Whole Grains, the first mainstream line of both pasta and rice side dishes made with whole grains. Like all whole-grain foods, these side dishes contain all the essential parts and naturally occurring nutrients of the ...
Lime stretches the flavored vodka category.(ROLLOUT)(Pierre Smirnoff Co. introduces flavoured vodca)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Norwalk, Conn.-based Smirnoff, a Diageo brand, introduces Smirnoff Lime, a smooth, aromatic new addition to the No. 1-selling line of flavored vodka. "Flavored vodkas continue to fuel the growth of the vodka category and Smirnoff leads the pack," says Mark Breene, rice ...
Building strong bodies ... with whole grains.(ROLLOUT)(Interstate Bakeries Corp rolls out three new bread varieties)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Kansas City, Mo.-based Interstate Bakeries Corp.'s Wonder bread brand celebrates its 85th anniversary with the rollout of three new bread varieties: Wonder Made With Whole Grain White, Wonder White Bread Fans 100% Whole Grain and Wonder Kids, all created for people who love the taste and ...
Pizza for 'adult time'.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Frozen pizza was introduced by Celentano Brothers in 1957. The next big technological leap did not occur until the 1990s, when new package films and better packaging technology enabled Kraft Foods Inc.'s DiGiorno brand to introduce a rising crust pizza. Finally, frozen pizza could compete ...
Rising stars: they still are gathering energy in the food nebula, but Newman's Own Organics, Kettle Foods and Naked Juice are shining in ways envied by the red giants.(retiring time for baby boomers)(Editorial)(Cover story)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Vowing to stay forever young, the eldest of the baby boomer generation--people born in 1946 1964--hit a milestone this year: They celebrate their 60th birthday. Perhaps after watching the ageless Rolling Stones during halftime of the Super Bowl, they are also rethinking the lyrics, "Will ...
A chicken in every pot: ... and a consistent 5% annual growth vehicle for most processors.(chicken consumption report)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Promising Americans prosperity in 1920, President Herbert Hoover used the campaign slogan, "A chicken in every pot and a car in every garage." When mom wants to put a tasty and nutritious meal on the table, chicken fills the bill perfectly. It's tasty and nutritious, economical and easy to ...
Formulating for increased shelf life: 'fresh," organic and other consumer trends are elbowing out some traditional technologies. But there are new techniques to keep food safe and salable.(keeping food organic)
Mar 01, 2006; ... IT'S A TOUGH TIME TO BE WORKING ON IMPROVING FOOD SHELF LIFE. Traditional ways of ensuring shelf safety, such as balancing the lipid phase and aqueous phase with stable fats and sufficient sugar, salt and/or food acids, plus a dose of antimycotics, isn't acceptable for most new ...
Glycemic index: use with caution 39 vs 72: glycemic index either will be the next big fad or will fizzle under its own conflicting character. More research is needed before processors should jump in (but that didn't stop the Atkins frenzy).(carbohydrates level in body)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Once upon a time, carbohydrates were good, as long as they were low in fat and sugar. It was fat that made us fat. In the late 1990s, carbohydrates became bad and had to be rationed, and fat made us skinny. Do we finally have carbs right? Do we have their number? More ...
Cleaning without chemicals: sometimes the solution is not a solution, but rather steam, gas or a silver bullet.
Mar 01, 2006; ... Driven by regulation, conscience and bottom line, processors are looking for greener solutions these days, particularly in the area of plant sanitation. Food and environmental safety concerns coupled with high energy, water and waste treatment costs are motivating the hunt for ...
Going first class with glass: processors gravitate to glass packaging for branding, premium positioning and product protection.(glass in food packaging)
Mar 01, 2006; ... Innovative decorating techniques and structural designs are driving the creation of packaging that conveys product quality and differentiates the product at retail while at the same time providing flavor protection and other functional benefits. Organic and all-natural products ...
Pouchiller.(FOR THE FLOOR: REFRIGERATOR & FREEZING)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Polychiller offers rapid chilling of hot-filled pouches and other containers due to its unique agitation and product movement technology. It uses air and water flushes to gently agitate the pouches in a cold water bath. This allows for the maximum ...
Roll-in blaster.(FOR THE FLOOR: REFRIGERATOR & FREEZING)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Master-Chill MCR series of blast chillers features stainless steel construction and drain with polyurethane foamed-in-place insulation. The chiller's flush mounted exterior control panel has a digital ...
Frictionless chilling.(FOR THE FLOOR: REFRIGERATOR & FREEZING)
Mar 01, 2006 ... A partnership with McQuay Intl. results in the RTCW frictionless chiller, achieving a 35 percent savings over rotary screw designs. A digitally controlled magnetic bearing system, consisting of both permanent magnets and electromagnets, ...
The pinnacle of cold.(FOR THE FLOOR: REFRIGERATOR & FREEZING)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Pinnacle chiller has the latest in rotational compression technology with scroll compressors. With 50 percent fewer parts than reciprocating compressors, scrolls have greater efficiency, reliability and noise reduction, the vendor claims ....
Freezing on contact.(FOR THE FLOOR: REFRIGERATOR & FREEZING)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Frigoscandia SuperContact contact freezer quick-freezes the surface of a wide range of delicate food products using an ingenious method to freeze food: products are conveyed on a thin polyethylene film running over a refrigerated plate. The ...
Control the chill.(FOR THE FLOOR: REFRIGERATOR & FREEZING)
Mar 01, 2006 ... A new Temperature Controller for chilling systems is available in standard or customized form. It's user-friendly, with an intuitive soft-touch screen control panel, incorporates a low watt density incoloy heater ranging from 9-24 kw and a solenoid valve for precise temperatures. It has an ...
Shapely salt.(FROM THE BENCH: SAVORY FLAVORS)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Alberger brand salt is the only high-purity, food-grade, natural flake salt, the vendor claims. Its unique shape, increased surface area and low-bulk density combine for advantages in blendability, adherence, solubility and absorption ....
Grillin' flavors.(FROM THE BENCH: SAVORY FLAVORS)
Mar 01, 2006 ... After discovering striking differences between what is available and what really authenticates the grilling experience, the vendor developed three new flavor systems. The Grillin' 5400 Series has a chargrilled flavor identified with vegetables finished on the grill. An integral part of the ...
From the named vegetables.(FROM THE BENCH: SAVORY FLAVORS)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The Treattarome FTNF (from the named food) line of aqueous natural distillates has been expanded. Roasted Bell Pepper Treattarome 9810 is produced from fresh green, red and yellow peppers. Watercress Treattarome 9820 has powerful green, peppery and astringent cress notes accompanied ...
Flavor-enhancing bases.(FROM THE BENCH: SAVORY FLAVORS)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Answering customer demands for ethnic flavors is the Chef Select product line, which also meets the needs of food development professionals for high quality, all-natural non-GMO ingredients. The newest flavor enhancing bases added to the line are: #2032 Szechwan, #2033 Fire Roasted ...
Your color measurement solution.(new product launch from HunterLab, Inc)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... The ColorFlex is a completely self contained color measurement system for the food industry, and is an ideal quality control tool. Measure the color of solids, powders, granules, pastes and liquids. * Small footprint * Many sample ...
The book on functional foods.(consumer demand for nutritious food)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Since foods got functional, health and wellness has gone to a whole new level as consumers demand nutritious alternatives. From snack cakes and cookies to cereal and soup, foods that offer more than just great taste are leaping off shelves. This means new thinking in formulations, ...
Feeder & conveyor selection guide.(converys from Eriez Magnetics)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... New 8-page Vibratory Selection Guide covers Eriez' complete line of vibratory and magnetic feeders, conveyors, screeners and bin vibrators. This comprehensive guide displays equipment covering twenty different product categories all on one page ....
ThermaKrete Urethane Concrete flooring.(Rust-Oleum Corp new coatings)(Brief article)
Mar 01, 2006 ... Rust-Oleum's new ThermaKrete Urethane Concrete Coating provides extreme protection for concrete in the harshest industrial environments. Ideal for the food and beverage industry, where concrete floors are subjected to dramatic temperature fluctuations or thermal shock, ThermaKrete ...
Selling wellness to consumers: multi-dimensional marketing provides the healthiest fit.(marketing trend analysis)
Mar 01, 2006; ... As consumer markets continue to change in the health and nutrition business, St. Petersburg, Fla. based HealthFocus International is advising marketing and advertising professionals to rethink the way they are currently marketing their products. President Linda Gilbert predicts ...