Frozen Food Digest back issues from February 2003:
Allison McCain New McCain Foods Chairman; Harrison McCain is Founding Chairman. (People).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... Allison McCain, formerly Deputy Chairman, has been named Chairman of McCain Foods Limited, succeeding Harrison McCain who becomes Founding Chairman. The actions were taken during a meeting of the Board of Directors of ...
Jeno Paulucci honored. (People).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... Jeno Paulucci, founder and chairman of Luigino's, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young. Mr ....
New President and COO. (People).(Ron Buford, American Cold Storage)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... American Cold Storage has named Ron Buford President and COO. Mr. Buford has been in the PRW industry for 27 years serving in various senior management positions with United States Cold ...
Enjoy fine dining at home with Perdue[R] Cornish Hens. (Retail).(from Perdue Foods Div.)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... What could be more tempting for consumers than fine dining in the comfort of their own home? With Perdue[R] Cornish Hens, consumers can prepare a restaurant-quality dinner in their kitchen at home. Perdue[R] Cornish Hens are meatier than the competition, tender, and ...
Where's the Beef? Small farms produce majority of cattle.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003; ... Small operations produce the majority of beef cattle in the U.S., and control 74% of the land dedicated to beef cattle production. Three quarters of the nation's beef cattle spend at least part of life on a small farm (annual sales under $250,000). Small enterprises producing ...
Anuga 2003: ten trade fairs under one roof.
Feb 01, 2003 ... * Clear profiling of themes and sectors; * Short names, easy access; * An effective, international marketplace * "Taste the future": trends, business, momentum Anuga will have a new underlying trade fair concept when it opens its doors in 2003. ...
Fullservice operators' outlook for business in 2003: by average check size.(Brief Article)(Illustration)
Feb 01, 2003 ... <Pre> FULLSERVICE OPERATORS' OUTLOOK FOR BUSINESS IN 2003 BY AVERAGE CHECK SIZEAverage Check SizeBetter than 2002 Same as 2002 Less than $8 ...
Rice outlook.(US crop, 2002/03)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... The 2002/03 U.S. rough rice crop was boosted 3% to 211.9 million hundredweight (cwt), fractionally below a year earlier's record. A 3% increase in the ...
Performance Food Group and Pocahontas Foods USA received top awards in marketing competition--new winner's showcase details winning entries.
Feb 01, 2003 ... Performance Food Group and Pocahontas Foods USA were named Best of Show in their respective divisions at the IFDA Value-Ad Marketing Competition awards presentation. The awards were announced during a special session at the IFDA Sales & Marketing Conference, held at Amelia ...
Portion size matters: given too much, we eat it.
Feb 01, 2003 ... Almost nobody can stop eating at just one normal serving if there's extra food on their plate, Penn State researchers have shown, and this tendency coupled with the spread of megaportions may be contributing to the American obesity epidemic. In the first systematic, controlled ...
Bonar chosen to construct for New Orleans Cold Storage.(Bonar Engineering & Construction, New Orleans Cold Storage and Warehousing Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Bonar Engineering & Construction was recently chosen by New Orleans Cold Storage (NOCS) to construct its newest facility, located at the Jourdan Road Terminal at the Port of New Orleans. Located dockside, the facility will be able to accommodate two to three oceans going vessels at any one ...
New logo and slogan.(Nordic)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Don Schoenl, President and CEO of Nordic, proudly unveiled his company's new logo and slogan recently. Pointing toward the new red and blue logo. Schoenl stated: "At Nordic, We Get It ... These three simple words, our new slogan, embody our can do attitude to get the job done ....
2001 frozen fruit consumption per capita highest on record.
Feb 01, 2003 ... Frozen Fruit: While Americans consume only small amounts of frozen fruit, compared with fresh, canned, or juiced, consumption in 2001 averaged 4 pounds per capita, the highest on record. Consumers may be becoming more aware of the benefits of frozen fruit, with similar nutrient ...
King & Prince Seafood announces Marketing Department promotions. (People).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... King & Prince Seafood Corp. has announced two promotions in its Marketing Department. Tom Brubaker was promoted to Director of Marketing and Sherry Ray was named Marketing Associate recently. Brubaker formerly served as Marketing Manager, and Ray served as Marketing ...
Key Technology introduces New Prism2 color sorter. (Equipment Update).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Key Technology has introduced Prism[R]2, the second generation of field-proven Prism technology. Modeled after Key's smaller capacity Optyx[TM] sorter, the compact Prism2 handles the same capacity levels as the original Prism with a shorter, narrower footprint. A distinctive new ...
Birds Eye[R] rolls out Voila![TM] improvements.
Feb 01, 2003 ... A great idea just got better. Birds Eye Voila!, the pioneer of the all-in-one complete skillet meal, is unveiling an improved package design and fresh new flavor enhancements as part of a special reintroduction of the product line. In addition, consumers can take advantage of a ...
Frozen fruit consumption per capita, 1980 to present.(2003, US)(Illustration)
Feb 01, 2003 ... <Pre> Frozen Fruit Consumption Per Capita, 1980 to Present Frozen fruit: Per capita consumption, product-weight basis, 1980 to date YearBlack-Blue- Rasp- Straw-Other Total berries berries berries berries berries ...
Steel King releases 3600 Pushback Rack System brochure. (Equipment Update).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... When maximizing warehouse space is crucial, Steel King's impressive SK3600 Pushback Rack System is the solution. Learn about the SK3600's many advantages by requesting a free copy of the brochure. The brochure concisely depicts the attractive benefits offered by the ...
Versatile loading platforms. (Equipment Update).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Available with single or double stations, Carbis' Redi-Rack[TM] loading platforms provide safe, easy access to vehicles. The large 4-foot x 6-foot work surface can be outfitted with a wide variety of gangways and SAF-T Cages. All gangways have slip-resistant walk surfaces, allowing a safe, ...
AFFI names Joy Bauer, RD, and Felino Samson as 2003 Category Promotion Spokespersons. (AFFI's Washington Watch).(American Frozen Food Institute)
Feb 01, 2003 ... AFFI has named Joy Bauer, RD, and Felino Samson as its 2003 Category Promotion Campaign Spokesperson. Bauer and Samson will assist AFFI in its new Category Promotion Campaign entitled, "Frozens: Unlock the Freshness. Discover the Convenience," by promoting the quality, taste, nutrition, ...
WFFC to feature history making mountain climber Erik Weihenmayer as keynote speaker. (AFFI's Washington Watch).(Western Frozen Food Convention, American Frozen Food Institute)
Feb 01, 2003 ... AFFI's 2003 Western Frozen Food Convention will feature as its keynote speaker Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man in history to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. The Convention will be held February 22-26, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina in San ...
C. R. England's Diversified Division buys competitor.(Service Transport Inc.)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... C.R. England's Diversified Division, a major non-asset-based transportation provider, recently strengthened and expanded its customer base by purchasing Service Transport, Inc., one of its main competitors. STI was founded in 1993 by Milton and Bonnie Austin and in the last six ...
Excel Corp moves to test and hold system for ground beef.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... This is an exclusive excerpt from the Dec. 16, 2002, issue of Cattle Buyers Weekly. (www.cattlebuyersweekly.com) by Steve Kay, Editor and Publisher Excel Corp., the nation's second-largest beef processor, moves to a test and hold system for ground beef and other ...
New freezer. (Equipment Update).(St. Onge Ruff and Associates designs freezer for Fresh Brands)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... St. Onge, Ruff and Associates Inc. recently completed the design and construction of a Fresh Brands Distributing freezer project in Sheboygan, WI. The project expanded freezer storage by 18,000 ...
AFFI halls congressional approval of product protection tampering bill measure expected to be signed by the president. (AFFI's Washington Watch).(American Frozen Food Institute)
Feb 01, 2003 ... AFFI voiced its strong support recently for Congress' passage of legislation that would make it illegal to insert illicit third-party materials into packaged food products. The House approved the bill on November 15, after it passed the Senate by unanimous consent on October 16 ....
33rd Annual Environmental Engineering Conference to focus on `Engineering in the Food Processing Industry'. (AFFI's Washington Watch).
Feb 01, 2003 ... In an effort to continue to provide meaningful educational opportunities for the entire food industry, the Food Industry Environmental Council (FIEC) recently distributed promotional materials for the 33rd Annual Environmental Engineering in the Food Processing Industry Conference. The ...
AFFI joins Worldwide Food Expo. (AFFI's Washington Watch).(American Frozen Food Institute)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Building on the growing excitement surrounding Worldwide Food Expo 2003, AFFI is joining the show, which will be held October 29-November 1 at McCormick Place in Chicago. AFFI joins the International Bottled Water Association (IBWA), whose sponsorship was announced last fall, as the newest ...
Total Logistic Control awarded distribution contract from ConAgra Foods: company to operate two new facilities in Florida, Tennessee.
Feb 01, 2003 ... Officials at Total Logistic Control (TLC), a leading provider of third party logistics and dedicated manufacturing, have announced that the company has been awarded a 10 year dedicated warehousing contract from Nebraska-based ConAgra Foods to manage two new grocery distribution centers ...
Sound waves to chill ice cream in new freezer case concept.
Feb 01, 2003 ... Penn State acousticians have achieved proof of concept for a compact ice cream freezer case based on "green" technology that substitutes sound waves for environment-damaging chemical refrigerants. Dr. Steven Garrett, the United Technologies Corp. professor of acoustics at Penn ...
Schwan's to change name, reorganize business structure.(Schwan Food Co.)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Effective Jan. 1, 2003, Schwan's Sales Enterprises will become The Schwan Food Company[TM]. The corporation's new identity will emphasize its focus on growth and innovation built on its 50-year tradition of manufacturing, marketing and distribution excellence. "Our ...
COOL's potential $300M blow may force Canadian exporters to look elsewhere.(country-of-origin labeling)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... When the U.S. voluntary country-of-origin labeling (COOL) requirements for meat imports become mandatory beginning Sept. 30, 2004, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association says it could cost the Canadian beef exporting industry $300 million a year. Last year, the U.S. was the ...
June Dairy Month.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NFRA is pleased to announce the first June Dairy Month promotion. For the last 20 years, NFRA has been helping the industry successfully promote March National Frozen Food Month. Now, we are using that experience to create an equally successful promotion for the refrigerated dairy ...
Henningsen wins national family business award.(Henningsen Cold Storage Co.)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Henningsen Cold Storage Co. has been awarded national family business of the year honors by MassMutual financial Group. Out of thousands of national entrants, Henningsen is this year's "Medium Sized Family Business of the Year, which honors firms with up to 250 employees ...
Kliklok-Woodman introduce CertiWrap wrap-around carrier cartoner. (Equipment Update).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... The new CertiWrap is designed to package low profile meal trays, tubs or pots--individually, in multi-packs, or layered--in wrap-around paperboard sleeves. It can handle various carton profiles including full, economy and watchstrap styles, to maximize material economy and adapt to ...
Fishery Products Intl. introduces eight new ways to menu Ice Shrimp. (Seafood).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Fishery Products International, Inc. (FPI), a leading supplier of frozen seafood and a premier importer of shrimp and finfish to the North American foodservice, retail and warehouse club marketplace, has created a free recipe booklet that offers eight unique menu applications for their ...
Savvy operators increase margins with Egg Beaters. (Foodservice).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Demand for healthy menu options continues to grow as consumers want to enjoy their favorite dishes when they eat out, while still feeling good about their dietary choices. That's why savvy operators take advantage of the margin building power of Egg Beaters[R]. Egg Beaters, as ...
Ice Cream Bar. (Retail).(Brigham's Ice Cream Bar)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... For the first time in the company's 88-year history, Brigham's popular vanilla ice cream will be available in a novelty bar. The Massachusetts-based ice cream company's Premium Vanilla, which consistently has earned the first place ranking in sales, will now be encased in a ...
SureBeam awarded patent on unique electron beam system.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... SureBeam Corp. has been awarded a U.S. patent for its unique electron beam system, including innovations that increase its efficiency, reliability and capability to process a variety of food products. Specifically, this patent recognizes SureBeam's double-sided, single-pass ...
Restaurant sales to hit record $426 billion in 2003. (Foodservice).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Restaurant industry sales are projected to rise 4.5 percent over 2002 to a record $426.1 billion in 2003, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2003 Restaurant Industry Forecast. On an inflation-adjusted basis, restaurant-industry sales are expected to increase 1.8 ...
Restaurant industry projections through 2003.(Illustration)
Feb 01, 2003 ... <Pre> Restaurant Industry Projections Through 2003 RESTAURANT-INDUSTRY FOOD-AND-DRINK SALES Projections Through 2003 20022003 Projected Projected ...
Hanger System eliminates welding and bolting to speed. (Equipment Update).(W.A. Schmidt)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... An exclusive, new Hanger System from W.A. Schmidt relies on a simple mechanical design that allows quick installation and movability. The Hanger System is as strong and stable as traditional hanging devices but, without the need to be welded or bolted in place, can be installed and ...
Shell Oil awards Rich Products top supplier honors.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Rich Products Corp., one of the nation's largest family-owned food companies, recently received top supplier honors in international sales. Rich Products of South Africa was awarded the "Supplier of the Year" award from Shell Oil Company for overall excellence in product ...
2002 brings record meat consumption.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Kansas State University ag economist James Mintert says consumers in 2002 ate more meat than at any time in history, according to an AgWeb report. U.S. consumers' per capita meat consumption rose in 2002 about 2.5% over 2001 levels, which translates into a total per capita meat ...
Agenda set for NAMP's 46th Annual Management Conference March 21-23 in Chicago.(National Association of Meat Purveyors)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... NAMP is gearing up once again for it's annual Management Conference, to be held again this year at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, March 21-23. This year's Conference, "Survival 2003: Changing Trends, Technologies and Regulations," will ...
Oysters, always in season. (Seafood).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Tampa Mai d's Dipt'n Dusted[R] Oysters have quickly become a favorite of oyster lovers everywhere for entrees, appetizers, salads and sandwiches. Tampa Maid only uses fresh domestic eastern oysters (Crassostrea Virginica) from Gulf and Atlantic waters gathered during the peak of ...
Parents protest irradiated meat in school lunches.
Feb 01, 2003 ... Concerned parents have come forth to protest the Bush administration's plan to allow irradiated meat in school lunches, a Reuters report indicated recently. Irradiation, endorsed by the World Health Organization and approved by FDA for use on meat and a number of other foods, exposes food ...
AFFI lauds Oregon voters' rejection of genetically modified labeling initiative. (AFFI's Washington Watch).(American Frozen Food Institute)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... On Tuesday, November 5, voters in the State of Oregon overwhelmingly rejected a ballot initiative which would have made Oregon the first state to introduce mandatory labeling of genetically modified foods. More than 73% of voters rejected the measure. "It is heartening to know ...
AFFI's 2001 Frozen Food Pack Statistics Book now available. (AFFI's Washington Watch).(American Frozen Food Institute)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... AFFI recently published its annual Frozen Food Pack Statistics Book. The 2001 Frozen Food Pack Statistics Book is a compilation of authoritative production statistics, which provide information to AFFI member company representatives about the size and scope of the frozen food industry. ...
Pack Expo International focuses on business.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Nearly 72,000 packaging professionals attended Pack Expo International November 3-7, 2002, at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. The show drew 46,789 visitor attendees including 5,978 international visitors from 92 countries, who came to evaluate, compare and buy the latest packaging ...
Marketing executive Chris Bartley Christian joins Strawberry Group. (People).(California Strawberry Commission)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... The California Strawberry Commission has announced the appointment of Chris Bartley Christian to the position of Product and Marketing Director. Ms. Christian comes to the Watsonville-based Commission from Fresh Express Inc., in Salinas, where she was Director of ...
The Food Group taps 20-year marketer to direct strategic business development. (People).(Timothy S. Gibbons)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... The Food Group, the premier marketing and communications agency servicing the foodservice and consumer retail food industries, recently appointed Timothy S. Gibbons Director of Strategic Business Development. With nearly 20 years of experience in strategic branding, marketing ...
Doing business in Cuba. (People).(Mark Blanchard, Bobby Landry)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Mark Blanchard (NOCS) and Bobby Landry, Senior Manager of Marketing for the Port of New Orleans, at a shared booth in Cuba at the U.S. Food & Agribusiness ...
Hogberg joins Agrilink as executive vp of marketing and business development. (People).(Agrilink Foods appoints David Hogberg )(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Agrilink Foods Inc., the nation's largest frozen vegetable processor, has announced the appointment of David Hogberg to the newly-created position of executive vice president of marketing and business development. In this role, he is responsible for marketing, new product ...
Cheese becomes the dairy king.
Feb 01, 2003 ... By the mid 1970s, cheese had already become an important part of dairy demand, as sales had grown briskly for about 10 years and per capita consumption had shot over 14 pounds. But, per person use in 2002 is likely to be more than twice the 1975 level. Cheese is convenient, versatile, and ...
Thermo King's got a lock on security: Kryptonite locks now available at Thermo King dealerships. (Equipment Update).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Thermo King Corporation has announced that customers can purchase Kryptonite[TM] locks, security cables, chains and ground anchors at Thermo King dealers nationwide. The padlocks come in a variety of styles and sizes to suit the changing needs of transport companies around the ...
Magnatex[R] MPH Series Pumps handle high temperature fluids. (Equipment Update).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Magnatex[R] MPH Series Pumps from Magnatex Pumps, Inc. are engineered for low-flow, high-head, high-temperature applications. These close-coupled, sealless, magnetically driven pumps provide cost-effective and efficient fluid handling at temperatures up to 536[degrees]F with no cooling ...
AmeriCold Logistics announces two key executive appointments. (People).(Andy Schuyler, Edward Brunot)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... AmeriCold Logistics, LLC has announced that Andy Schuyler and Edward Brunot have been appointed to key executive positions within the organization. As Vice President of Lead Logistics Services, Mr. Schuyler's primary responsibilities will involve the development of multi-vendor ...
Icelandic Popcorn Fish with `wow!' flavor coatings. (Seafood).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Icelandic[R] USA, Inc. announces the introduction of Icelandic[R] Popcorn Fish--robustly flavored "bite-sized" appetizers offered in four different flavor profiles. Each approximate one-half oz. portion is made from premium, deep skinned AK Pollock and can be quickly prepared in ...
Laitram Machinery presents Warm Water Shrimp Processing System at 2003 Int. Boston Seafood Show. (Equipment Update).
Feb 01, 2003 ... Laitram Machinery's booth at this year's International Boston Seafood Show features the company's well known contingent of seafood processing solutions--shrimp processing, seafood cooking/chilling, and shrimp grading equipment designed and manufactured to help processors lower costs and ...
Transporter lifts and rotates containers for easy access. (Equipment Update).
Feb 01, 2003 ... The Container Transporter/Rotator from Southworth Products Corp. combines three functions in one machine. It can be used to transport containers from a staging area, to a work cell and back again. While in the work cell the unit will raise a 1,500 lb. load up to 35 inches and ...
New report identifies `Tweeniors' as nation's fastest growing consumer market.(55-70 year olds)
Feb 01, 2003 ... Ithaca, N.Y.--Lost between Gen X and the nation's burgeoning senior population is an overlooked consumer segment that could fundamentally change the marketing landscape of the food industry. From now through 2020, Americans aged 55-70 are poised to become the fastest-growing and ...
NuTec's C-Frame design provides accurate depositing. (Equipment Update).
Feb 01, 2003 ... NuTEC, a leading manufacturer of food processing equipment, is pleased to offer the C-Frame depositor. This system accurately deposits a wide variety of fillings for stuffed sandwiches and multiple-layered products, spanning lines up to 40 inches wide. Typical applications ...
SpanTech introduces new WhisperTrax[TM] Modular Flexible Conveyor line. (Equipment Update).(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... SpanTech LLC, Glasgow, KY, has introduced the WhisperTrax[TM] Modular Flexible Conveyor line. The company demonstrated the line at ProMat[R] in Chicago on February 10-13. There are seven different conveyor configurations in the line, including: the ST-Series Straight ...
P&O Cold Logistics appoints. (People).(Rick Bastianelli, Ed Bill, Jr.)(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... P&O Cold Logistics recently appointed Rick Bastianelli to the position of national sales, ...
Smaller 2002/03 citrus crop may boost grower prices.(Brief Article)
Feb 01, 2003 ... The 2002/03 citrus crop is projected to total 15 million short tons, 9% smaller than last season, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The orange, grapefruit, tangerine, and Temple crops are expected to be smaller, while lemon and tangelo crops ...