Frozen Food Digest back issues from July 2004:
"Show and Sell".(Publisher's Thoughts)(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2004; ... In New York City, the street hawkers abound on almost every corner, selling wares of all sorts, especially on the heavily trafficked areas of 3rd, Madison, Lexington and Fifth Avenue. Imagine peddlers occupying street space along the sidewalks, selling jewelry, hats, shawls, ...
Refrigerated home retail dairy delivery truck from Johnson designed for maximum driver comfort & safety, truck longevity & durability.
Jul 01, 2004 ... In response to an upward trend in retail home delivery of milk and dairy products, Johnson Truck Bodies has announced the design, development and introduction of an all-new refrigerated retail dairy delivery vehicle. "Our new truck," notes Greg LaFrance, director, sales and ...
Machinery demand expected to increase in 2004.(Purchasing Plans Study)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Consumer and industrial-goods companies will increase their packaging machinery expenditures 4.0% over the previous year to $5.479 billion in 2004, according to a survey of packagers conducted on behalf of PMMI. PMMI's seventh annual Purchasing Plans Study suggests that six of eight market ...
Queen's Award for Enterprise presented, as domnick hunter continues to go from strength to strength.(Equipment Update)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... domnick hunter, Process Filtration based in the United Kingdom with North American corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise within the 'International Trade' category. This award confirms domnick ...
Rita's launches new at home frozen dessert treat.(Retail)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff ... will launch Rita's Squeezers[TM], the company's first ever take home treat at 23 of their locations. The first Rita's Squeezers[TM] will be Swirlati[TM] a frozen push pop, available in Cherry or Mango Italian ice flavors ...
AFFI to highlight recordkeeping and traceback during workshop on bioterrorism preparedness and response.(AFFI's Washington Watch)(American Frozen Food Institute)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Frozen food processors, carriers, warehouse operators and logistics service providers will not want to miss AFFI's fourth workshop on Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response, to be held July 15, 2004, at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago, IL. The workshop will provide attendees ...
Freezing, food safety link gains momentum on Capitol Hill.(AFFI's Washington Watch)(American Frozen Food Institute)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Reps. C. L. "Butch" Otter (R-ID) and Collin Peterson (D-MN) are pursuing opportunities within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to realize the promise of freezing for food safety. The co-chairmen of the U.S. House of Representatives Frozen ...
AFFI announces promotions of Ziglar and Darnell.(AFFI's Washington Watch)(American Frozen Food Institute)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... AFFI recently announced the promotions of AFFI staff members Linda K. Ziglar and Lucas Darnell. Ziglar has been promoted from director of financial operations to vice president of financial operations. She is responsible for directing the financial and accounting operations of ...
Technological changes contribute to rise in obesity.
Jul 01, 2004; ... By any measure, more Americans are heavier today than ever before. Nearly 2 out of 3 adults now meet or exceed the clinical definition of overweight, and 3 out of 10 children are overweight or at risk for overweight. Especially alarming to public health experts is the rapid weight gain ...
Bill Hudson named to homeland security council for Food/Ag sectors.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... IARW president Bill Hudson has been named to the Food and Agriculture Sector Council created under the auspices of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of the agency's effort to protect the critical US infrastructure from possible terrorist attack. A major part ...
Mitsubishi forklift trucks introduces new reach trucks.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... This new generation of Mitsubishi reach trucks is literally designed to reach new heights. These models lift as high as 425 inches or 10750 mm. Innovations include display-based programming and performance profiling, which operators can use to customize settings such as travel ...
King & Prince presents Broker of Year award to RPA Inc.(People)(Retail Planning Associates LP)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... King & Prince Seafood Corp. recently awarded its Broker of the Year award to RPA Inc. of Maryland. "RPA did an outstanding job for King & Prince in 2003, growing market share and ...
FDA proposes new action plan where 'Calories Count'.
Jul 01, 2004 ... We have heard it said a million times by everyone from our mothers to health professionals, but this time the advise conveyed by the phrase "Calories Count" has the stamp of approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Responding to increasing concern regarding ...
Pasco Beverage announces sales of retail frozen concentrate business and Multi-Line Cans equipment.
Jul 01, 2004 ... Pasco Beverage Company (PBC) has announced that it has sold all of its retail frozen concentrate business and Multi-Line Cans Inc. equipment to Louis Dreyfus Citrus Inc. CEO Gary Viljoen noted that after the shutdown of fruit processing in 1999 and the recent sale of the chilled ...
Mexican imports on the rise.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Mexico is becoming a more attractive export destination, with the Mexican packaging machinery import market growing 32.5% in 2003. Approximately 80%-85% of the market demand is covered by ...
Chef Supreme[TM] Belgian Waffles make an elegant breakfast.(Foodservice)
Jul 01, 2004 ... When you pair the rich flavor of creme brulee with crispy golden waffles, you've got a sensational new breakfast item that's bound to add profit to your menu. And when you make these delicious Creme Brule'e Waffles with Chef Supreme[TM] Gourmet Belgian Waffles from Krusteaz@, you're saving ...
USCS announces expansion.(United States Cold Storage )(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... United States Cold Storage has announced the expansion of its facility in Minooka, Illinois. This will be the fourth expansion at this Chicago area site since its ...
Colmac Coil website redesigned; click on www.colmaccoil.com.
Jul 01, 2004 ... Colmac Coil Manufacturing invites you to visit www.colmaccoil.com and discover all the features of our completely redesigned website. The new Colmac Coil home page offers a site map for easy navigation, an industry links option, feedback form, and zip download of our color ...
Southern style biscuit recipe.(Seafood)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The delicious, buttery taste of hot, southern biscuits has been a national favorite for centuries. Now, Icelandic[R] USA, the leading frozen seafood company in the U.S. and legendary for high standards of quality, is introducing Southern Style Biscuit Batter[TM] fish fillets; Catfish (4 ...
Rolling metal doors.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The new revolution in rolling metal doors is here. Albany Door Systems is pleased to introduce the RapidRoll[R] 3000 industrial door with patented DiscDrive technology. With a lightning-fast opening speed of up to 80 inches per second, the RapidRoll 3000 is ideal for ...
Bellingham Cold Storage announces officer changes.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Effective May 20 Bellingham Cold Storage, (BCS) a subsidiary of the Talbot Investment Company, announced several changes to its corporate officer team. Stowe G. Talbot was recently elected Chairman of the Board effective May 1. Stewart L. Thomas has been with BCS as ...
Introducing innovative entree choices from Gardenburger.(Retail)
Jul 01, 2004 ... This summer, the creators of the meatless category unveil 100% natural Gardenburger Meals, a line of six delicious, microwavable, single-serve entrees. Designed especially for today's time-challenged, health-conscious consumers, Gardenburger Meals are low in calories and fat, a ...
Owens Fully Cooked Sliced Brisket offers slow smoked goodness ... fast.(Retail)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Research has shown that for a majority of consumers, the best part of cooking is "being done" with cooking. In response to those consumers who enjoy the taste of home-cooked entrees without spending the time necessary to do it themselves, Owens Country Sausage has introduced Owens Fully ...
Kahiki Foods to launch new line of entrees.(Retail)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Kahiki Foods has announced the launch of a new line of 11-ounce extended shelf life entrees. Available in four great varieties: General Tso's Chicken, Sesame Orange Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken and Tropical Sweet & Sour ...
Athens Ready-To-Go Fillo Dough now available in rolls.(Foodservice)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Athens Foods[TM], the world's largest manufacturer of fillo products, now offers Ready-To-Go Fillo Dough[TM] in long rolls to allow processors to cut the fillo dough on site to fit into their production requirements. Athens[TM] Ready-To-Go Fillo Dough[TM] is created from several ...
Statement on the proposed voluntary country-of-origin labeling program.
Jul 01, 2004 ... National Cattlemen's Beef Association, National Pork Producers Council, United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association, National Fisheries Institute, Produce Marketing Association, American Meat Institute, National Meat Association, Food Marketing Institute, National Grocers Association, ...
Temperature recorder.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... A new, fully portable temperature recorder for use in harsh environments that can log internal temperatures in real-time before, during and after processing is being introduced by MadgeTech, Inc. of Warner, NH. The MadgeTech Temp 1000P Temperature Recorder is a rugged ...
United States Cold Storage wins award.(Kellogg 2003 Top Gun Award)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... United States Cold Storage, Union City, CA is the winner of the Kellogg 2003 Top Gun Award. This honor is bestowed to the highest performing warehouses in both the Kellogg dry and temperature-controlled network. The Top Gun Award is given based on key performance indicators ...
Eat, drink, and be merry with new food and beverage ideas.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Are you tired of the same old thing for dinner day after day? According to the 1999 Trends in the United States study, published by the Food Marketing Institute, in nearly nine out of ten families, everyone eats the same food when they sit down together at mealtime. Some people ...
Kidron's Montgomery, PA plant in operation.(Equipment Update)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The Kidron manufacturing facility in Montgomery, PA has launched its operation building bodies and trailers, starting with a large order for customized van bodies, according to Specialized Vehicles Corp. (SVC), parent company of Kidron brand truck bodies and trailers. Trailer production ...
Morrison to lead McCain Foods as global President and CEO.(People)(Dale F. Morrison)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Dale F. Morrison has been named President and CEO of McCain Foods Limited with global responsibility for all McCain Group companies and operations, effective June 1. Chairman Allison McCain made the announcement today on behalf of the Board of Directors. "I am extremely pleased ...
Nilfisk-Advance America introduces Explosion Proof vacuum.(Equipment Update)(CFM A17 Explosion Proof vaccum)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Nilfisk-Advance America, a leading manufacturer of industrial vacuum cleaners, has announced the availability of its new CFM A17 Explosion Proof (EXP) vacuum. The CFM A17 EXP vacuum meets UL Standard 1017, and is designed to safely collect and retain potentially explosive ...
Global trade in fruits and vegetables brings variety to nation's grocery stores.
Jul 01, 2004; ... Twenty years ago, shoppers at U.S. grocery stores contented themselves with apples, pears, oranges, and bananas. More exotic fruit was sampled mainly on cruises and as garnishes to tropical drinks. Now mangoes, papayas, avocados, kiwi fruit, and more are available on produce shelves year ...
McCain to construct French fry plant in China.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... McCain Foods will begin construction in August of a C$43.3 million French fry processing facility in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, in northeast China. The announcement was made by McCain Foods Limited President and CEO Dale Morrison. "Our new plant in China will solidify our ...
Metl-Span stainless steel panels shine in food processing expansion.(Equipment Update)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Pierre Frozen Foods, a high quality food processor specializing in meat products and pre-cooked sandwiches, utilized more than 25,000 sq. ft. of Metl-Span's CF polyurethane foam insulated stainless steel panels in the expansion of its facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. The four-inch ...
Total Logistics Control to operate dedicated distribution center.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Total Logistics Control has announced an agreement to operate a dedicated distribution center for Simmons Foods, Inc., a poultry processor headquartered in Siloam Springs, AR. ...
Versatile temperature monitor.(Hampshire Controls Corp)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Hampshire Controls Corp. has introduced its fourth generation of single probe digital temperature monitors. Spanning a temperature range of -200 to +400[degrees]C., the Model 140 series incorporates a microprocessor which makes possible new features including various sensors and ...
NFRA announces Golden Penguin award winners.(National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... In recognition of the outstanding promotional efforts of the frozen food industry during March National Frozen Food Month, the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) recently announced the completion of another successful Golden Penguin Awards Competition. No ...
NFRA unveils new promotion.
Jul 01, 2004 ... NFRA has developed an exciting promotion and useful tools for a successful 2004 October Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Festival. This year's promotion will incorporate a Fuel for School theme making it easy to promote the convenience aspects of all meal occasions and categories to ...
Ice cream recall.(Retail)
Jul 01, 2004 ... 14,000 cartons of Toffee Bar Crunch ice cream and Peanut Butter Cup have been voluntarily recalled recently by Edy's Grand Ice Cream with either of these two codes--18-1644 1127 613 or 18-1644 11 276D. The ice cream is being recalled because a small number of the 14,000 cartons ...
Atkins impact in pasta plunge.
Jul 01, 2004; ... The Atkins diet is causing companies to shrink as well. America's biggest pasta maker, American Italian Pasta Co., said recently it will fire 14% of its workforce and close a factory because consumers are giving up pasta for lowcarb regimens like the Atkins and South Beach ...
Organic Valley announces major partnership with Guida's Milk and Ice.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Two of the Northeast dairy industry's leading independents, Organic Valley Family of Farms, producers of the top-selling organic milk along the Eastern seaboard, and Guida's Milk and Ice Cream, one of the largest dairies in New England, have formed a new co-processing partnership, it was ...
IFDA SVP David French testifies on Capitol Hill on record keeping provisions of Bioterrorism Act.(International Foodservice Distributors Association )(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... David French of the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) recently provided testimony to the House Subcommittee on Health in reference to the Implementation of the Food Security Provisions of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act, Mr ....
Where will demographics take the Asia-Pacific food system?
Jul 01, 2004; ... The population of the Asia-Pacific region is projected to rise by more than 400 million people in the next 2 decades, a 16% increase over 2000. This increase is equivalent to the combined populations of Japan and the United States today. Although economic growth and prices are ...
Stocks in cold storage: by commodity, U.S. June, 2004.(Illustration)
Jul 01, 2004 ... <Pre> Stocks in Cold Storage: By Commodity, U.S. June, 2004 Compiled by USDA Agricultural Statistics Board Stocks in Cold Storage: By Commodity, United States, May 2004 Public Stocks in All ...
Stocks in cold storage: by commodity, region and U.S., June 30, 2004.(Illustration)
Jul 01, 2004 ... <Pre> Stocks in Cold Storage: By Commodity, Region and U.S., June 30, 2004 Compiled by USDA Agriculture Statistics Board Stocks in Cold Storage: By Commodity, United States, May 31, 2004East West Commodity ...
Ecolab joins consortium leading a national effort in food biosecurity.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Ecolab Inc. has announced that it has joined a consortium of academic, private sector and government experts charged with identifying security gaps in the United States' food supply and developing comprehensive plans to respond to those gaps. This new national biosecurity effort ...
Hussmann introduces always clear for no-fog reach-in doors.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Hussmann Corp., an Ingersoll-Rand business, has introduced a solution to eliminate the condensation of moisture or "fog" which forms on the interior glass each time a reach-in door is opened. Always[R] Clear is a permanent treatment applied to the inside of the glass on Hussmann ...
DSO selects Milliken's Elastoguard antimicrobial rubber for use in replacement parts for critical food and dairy manufacturing equipment.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... DSO Fluid Handling Co., Inc. has announced that the company will now offer Elastoguard[R] rubber compounds from the Speciality Elastomers Business of Milliken Chemical, a division of Milliken & Company, Spartanburg, SC, to maximize antimicrobial protection in rubber parts for food ...
John Waters Joins King & Prince Seafood.(People)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... King & Prince Seafood Corp. has announced that John Waters has joined the company as Marketing Manager at their Brunswick, GA headquarters, reporting to Director of Marketing, Tom Brubaker. Mr. Waters brings a broad range of food industry marketing ...
Level loader with turntable can be fed with a hand pallet truck.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... A new level loader for use in the manual loading and unloading of pallets has been introduced by Southworth Products Corp. The Roll-On[TM] with turntable improves worker productivity and reduces fatigue. It features a platform that lowers to floor height so that pallets can be ...
Potato salad recall.(Retail)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Vince's Famous Southern Style potato salad, distributed through BiLo Supermarkets recently has been removed from sale because of a possible health threat. Chef Solutions prepares the product. A routine sample by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture taken from BI-LO's store at ...
Fishery Products Intl. offers seafood salad solutions to alleviate low-carb menu monotony.(Seafood)
Jul 01, 2004 ... As operators seek to expand their low-carbohydrate, high protein menu offerings, Fishery Products International, Inc. (FPI) enlivens traditional salad staples with a variety of seafood selections. From Coldwater Shrimp and Salmon to Lobster and Crabmeat, FPI's many ...
Control update: energy crisis--where are we headed?(News From Hench)
Jul 01, 2004; ... The availability of relatively inexpensive energy has been one of the driving forces that has led to an improved standard of living in the world, starting with Watt's steam engine in the early 1800s, and accelerated by the discovery of oil in Pennsylvania in the late 1800s. Most of us ...
Mexico's corn industries and U.S.-Mexico corn trade.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004; ... U.S. corn exports to Mexico have increased dramatically since the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in January, 1994. Most of the increased trade has been in yellow corn, used primarily to feed livestock. But over the past 3 years, about 10% of this trade ...
Dok-Guardian[TM] SB-5000 Safety Barrier helps increase loading dock safety.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... The Rite-Hite Aftermarket Corp. introduced the Dok-Guardian[TM] SB-5000 Safety Barrier recently. The Dok-Guardian Safety Barrier is designed to increase loading safety by helping to protect employees and equipment from falling off a vacant loading dock. "With ...
Magnatex Pumps Inc. offers new engineering catalog.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Magnatex[R] Pumps, Inc. has released a new engineering catalog, including two interactive CD's and two product brochures. The new catalog offers details of the company's complete line of sealless, magnetic drive pumps designed for high efficiency and dependability. ...
All natural three-product line.(Foodservice)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Golden West Specialty Foods has introduced Wok Mei, a new brand of three superior all-natural Chinese sauces: Wok Mei Oyster Flavored Sauce, Wok Mei Plum Sauce, and Wok Mei Hoisin Sauce. "Wok Mei" is a philosophy of Chinese cooking, where one achieves a balance with respect to ...
About exporting.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Roughly 80% of packaging machinery production in Italy and Germany is exported, together representing $5.4 billion in sales worldwide. German suppliers hold over 32% of the world export ...
Extend food product shelf life with sterile air system.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... Balston[R] sterile air filtration system now available from Parker Hannifin Corp. provides clean, dry sterile air for the most demanding applications in the food and dairy industry. For additional information ...
Anthony introduces a new standard in pickup truck liftgates.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... We started with a clean sheet of paper and used our years of liftgate experience to design and build the best pickup truck liftgate in the industry, the Anthony LoadBlazer. Heavy Duty Capacity--1,500 lb. Lifting capability, dual hydraulic cylinder power. Large ...
Solenoid Valves.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2004 ... ASCO, the world's leading manufacturer of Solenoid Valves, has introduced "ASCO Today," a customer excellence program that guarantees same day shipment of select items across their product lines. Orders in by 3:00 p.m. EST are guaranteed to ship same day or ASCO pays the ...
Air Products announces next generation of its Prism[R] high purity nitrogen equipment systems.
Jul 01, 2004 ... Air Products (NYSE: APD) has extended its PRISM[R] high purity nitrogen (HPN) Systems to include new, state-of-the-art production and supply technologies. The new product line, called Micro HPN Series, better serves customers with small nitrogen volume demands by offering a ...
Seneca Foods reports 99% of sales in food processing.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2004 ... In its latest Annual Report (2004), Seneca Foods Corp. reports that it conducts its business almost entirely in food processing, which currently contributes about 99% of the company's sales. Canned vegetables represent 89% of the food processing volume. Frozen vegetables ...
Icelandic USA introduces new line of fillets battered with premium Redhook ESB Amber Ale.(Seafood)
Jul 01, 2004 ... In a move to expand its foodservice position as the leader in beer battered fish offerings, Icelandic[R] USA, Inc. has launched Redhook[R] ESB Ale Battered Seafood. "Icelandic[R] was looking for a very special beer to enhance a new line of upscale seafood offerings," according ...