Frozen Food Digest back issues from July 2005:
He had everything.(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Father's Day just passed, June 2005 means so much to many of us. Tim Russert, television host of Meet the Press, wrote a book titled "Big Russ and Me" in which he tells of the many memorable times he spent with his father. I feel the same, maybe more so and that is why I am ...
Refrigerated warehouse operators and refrigerated transportation providers move to increase synergy between organizations.(International Refrigerated Transportation Association)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Two important cold chain organizations recently joined forces when the International Refrigerated Transportation Association (IRTA) announced that the IRTA board of directors unanimously endorsed formal affiliation with the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW). ...
Thieman Tailgates expanding.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Thieman Tailgates, manufacturer of hydraulic liftgates, is in the midst of an expansion that will add 30,000 square feet to the business in Celina, Ohio. Thieman Tailgates markets a full line of hydraulic liftgates, with lift capacities from 1,000 to 6,600 pounds, for light, medium ...
Newly designed truck delivers advanced level of reliability.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks recently introduced its new generation of reach trucks, the ESR15N-Generation electric 24V Reach Truck, featuring Alternating Current (AC) traction, a heavy-duty mast with its pantograph design, and ergonomic operator control handle, which combine to provide ...
Demand for ethnic and international foods reflects a changing America.
Jul 01, 2005 ... Foods from around the world are becoming so popular that many of them have entered American mainstream diets, and the nation's 900,000 restaurants are providing a host of options on their menus from coast to coast. This surge in demand for ethnic foods spurred the National ...
Marie Callender's serves up another slice of supply chain savings with Tibersoft IQ Solution.
Jul 01, 2005 ... Tibersoft, the expert in foodservice supply chain cost control systems, announced recently that Marie Callender Pie Shops, Inc., the 145-unit restaurant and bakery chain, will roll out the Tibersoft IQ solution to their entire supply chain. The TiberNet data management network will connect ...
New FMI Report examines purchasing preferences and behaviors of U.S. hispanic grocery shoppers.(Food Marketing Institute)
Jul 01, 2005 ... A new Food Marketing Institute (FMI) report released recently provides retailers a blueprint on how to serve the fastest-growing consumer segment in the U.S.--Hispanic families, which had purchasing power of $686 billion in 2004 and is expected to reach $1 trillion by 2010. The ...
Brigham's ice cream to make dessert lovers whoop with delight.(Retail)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Americans just love their whoopee pies. Since the days of the Amish in Pennsylvania, when mothers used to bake fresh whoopee pies for their children, the delicious combination of cream sandwiched between two chocolate cake pieces have had people whooping with joy. Just recently, ...
Sea star seafood's new look expected to spur sales spike.(Seafood)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... One year after moving into a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, Sea Star Seafood has totally redesigned the logo and packaging for its esteemed Beacon Light brand. Reflecting the high quality of the seafood, the new look is expected to significantly boost grocery ...
Sanderson Farms Inc. announces plant expansion and construction of new feed mill.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Sanderson Farms, Inc. (Nasdaq-NM:SAFM) has announced that its board of directors has approved an expansion project for the Company's Collins, Mississippi, poultry processing facility and hatchery. The Collins facility is currently dedicated to servicing both retail and big bird ...
Food companies' top five fears.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Preparing for the unforeseen keeps food companies focusing on practical responses and solutions to the unthinkable: What could cause the company to cease operations? The top five fears of food companies will highlight the technical sessions at this year's Institute of Food ...
New ASHRAE book provides guidance on refrigerated warehouses.(Design Essentials for Refrigerated Storage Facilities)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Is it necessary to vent refrigerated spaces? Should the vapor retarder be placed next to or external to the insulation? Such issues must be resolved when designing refrigerated storage facilities for perishable food items. The total United States refrigerated and ...
Richmond cold storage introduces eTrax.
Jul 01, 2005 ... Richmond Cold Storage Co. (RCS) has announced the release and introduction of eTrax. eTrax is a secure, platform independent solution that enables RCS to share respective transaction information with its customers. Customers can access information on their inventory receipts, ...
Poultry and cattle.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... As of June 12, 2005, trade sentiment was mixed, overall no better than steady. Retail and foodservice demand was mostly moderate at best with movement strongest into fast food channels. Supplies were adequate to fully adequate, instances ample for trade needs. In the parts ...
It happened in Las Vegas--convention draws crowd and rave reviews.
Jul 01, 2005 ... Nearly 700 people, the largest crowd in five years, attended the 2005 IARW-WFLO-IRTA Annual Convention and Trade Show in Henderson, Nevada, recently. Participants enjoyed a sold-out trade show, excellent feature presentations, and a tour of P&O's nearby facility. The big news for 2005 was ...
AFFI pro-freezing initiative advances in Congress: U. S. House of Representatives passes agriculture appropriations bill that includes AFFI's legislative language.(AFFI's Washington Watch)(American Frozen Food Institute)
Jul 01, 2005 ... In an outstanding success for the frozen food industry, AFFI's legislative language which supports freezing as a food safety technology was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The language was recently incorporated in the House Agriculture Appropriations bill and will now advance ...
Stealth fries give operators a clear profit advantage.(Foodservice)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... ConAgra Foods Specialty Potato Products uses a proprietary process that thinly coats each fry with a virtually transparent batter made with potato starch. This exclusive coating cooks up crisp and golden, and insulates the fry to retain heat and flavor much longer than conventional fries ....
Tumaros named Best Tortilla in America.(Foodservice)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... For the second time, Men's Health Magazine has awarded Tumaro's "Best Tortilla" in their June 2005 issue "125 Best Foods for Men." With nearly two million readers, placement on the annual list is coveted and known for influencing health conscious consumer's buying habits. ...
Fortune 500 list.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... This year's Fortune 500 list of America's largest companies includes six foodservice companies. The top ranked foodservice company is McDonald's, ranked at No. 116. Yum! Brands is No. 249; Starbucks, No. 372; Darden Restaurants, No. 386; Brinker International, ...
Rich acquires.(Rich Products acquires Rolling Pin Manufacturing Corp.)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Rolling Pin Manufacturing Corp., a division of Shato Holdings Ltd., Vancouver, B.C., has been acquired by Rich Products. San ...
Ron Pearson elected chair of FMI Foundation.(Food Marketing Institute)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The Food Marketing Institute Foundation (FMIF) has announced the election of Ron Pearson, chairman of Hy-Vee, Inc., to the post of chairman. He succeeds Jim Ukrop, chairman, Ukrop's Super Markets, Inc. Pearson will oversee the fund raising and programming objectives of the ...
National truck equipment association publishes catalog of work truck industry resources.(Literature)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... In its ongoing efforts to help commercial truck and transportation equipment industry professionals build their business while enhancing their industry knowledge, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) recently published its Spring/Summer 2005 Work Truck Industry Resources ...
Inducted into the Hall of Fame.(Clarence Birdseye)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Birds Eye Foods, the Rochester NY-based processor of frozen vegetables and other food products, reports that Birdseye will be inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF). Clarence Birdseye, pioneer of the frozen food industry, made it possible to eat farm-fresh fruits and ...
Birdseye figures on the rise.(Birds Eye Foods Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Birds Eye Foods Inc, has reported its second quarter fiscal 2005 results. Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 were approximately $266.5 million, an increase of $18.0 million or 7.2%, compared with $248.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004. The rise in net ...
U.S. supermarkets set trends.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... What's happening in U.S. supermarkets often signals what is to come in grocery stores around the world. What are the top ten product categories that grew the fastest in U.S. supermarkets in 2003? According to the 57th Annual Consumer Expenditures Study, categories such as nuts, ...
McCain Foods to build potato processing plant in India.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... McCain Foods Limited will construct an C$18 million potato processing plant north of Ahmedabad, Gujarat Province, India. President and CEO Dale F. Morrison said in making the announcement, "Our new production facility in India will help supply our business in the country and ...
Economical gas monitor detects ammonia leaks from refrigeration systems.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2005 ... A compact, economical, and easy-to-install gas monitor that reliably detects ammonia leaks in refrigerated warehouses, storage rooms, coolers, blast freezers, and other refrigerated areas is now available from PureAire Monitoring Systems. Ideal for protecting personnel, ...
Cat Lift Trucks' quest for excellence.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Six Cat[R] lift truck dealers were awarded Cat Lift Trucks' coveted Platinum Dealer of Excellence award and an additional 17 dealers received the prestigious Gold Dealer of Excellence Award at an awards ceremony in Greece. The awards recognize the efforts of dealers in the U.S. and Canada ...
Rita's launches a new take home frozen dessert treat.(Retail)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes and Other Cool Stuff will launch Rita's Squeezers[TM], the 21- year- old company's first ever frozen novelty item specifically designed for consumers to take home and keep in their freezers. The first Rita's Squeezers[TM] will be the Swirlati[TM]. A ...
Merger of Icelandic Group PLC and Blue Chip Ice Group cleared by board of directors.(Seafood)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The Icelandic seafood groups Icelandic Group Plc and Blue Ice Group said recently that the boards of directors had approved the conclusions of the expert report on the merger of the two companies. Motions on the merger of the companies would be submitted for confirmation by ...
Flowers Specialty promotes Bob Hysell to Executive Vice President.(Flowers Foods Specialty Group)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Flowers Foods Specialty Group, which produces frozen breads and rolls that are sold to retail and foodservice customers under such brands as European Bakers and Flowers Foodservice, has promoted Bob Hysell to executive vice president. Hysell has been serving as senior vice president of the ...
Vice president, sales and marketing.(people)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The Gold Kist Board of Directors have elected William T. "Bill" Andersen to the position of vice president sales and marketing. He will be responsible for all aspects of Gold Kist sales, marketing and new product development. "Bill's passion for the business, along with his ...
FMI's 2005 managing the total store: operations course to address industry trends, cost-control methods and effective techniques in marketing and merchandising.(Food Marketing Institute)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Current industry trends, category management basics, segmentation marketing, easy and innovative merchandising tips, and cost controls for the bakery and deli departments are among the highlights of the 2005 Managing the Total Store: Operations Course. Presented by the Food Marketing ...
More eating out = less fruit and vegetables.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The most important food-related lifestyle change of the past two decades is probably the increase in consumption of food prepared away from home, whether eaten in restaurants, as takeout, or as home-delivered meals. Data from USDA's Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by ...
Kerry announces new frozen dessert sales force strategy.(Kerry Americas)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Kerry Americas, the nation's largest food ingredients corporation, recently unveiled a new sales force strategy for its Sweet--Frozen Dessert division. Focusing on the needs of its customers, the new sales strategy taps into several of Kerry's business units--Kerry Sweet, Kerry ...
U.S. made Rollstock[R] machine offers simple reliability and low cost of ownership.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Available in a variety of web widths from 285 mm to 459 mm, all Rollstock machines feature programmable PLC controls with readable diagnostics and a vacuum leak check program. Each machine comes with ...
Gorton's to acquire King & Prince Seafood.(Gorton's of Gloucester)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Gorton's of Gloucester, MA recently announced plans to acquire shrimp producer King & Prince Seafood of Brunswick, GA, to help it grow its shrimp and foodservice sales. The deal is likely to help Gorton's expand its presence in the ...
Food Marketing Institute.(announcement)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The Food Marketing Institute has appointed Claudia ...
Food safety is important for seniors.
Jul 01, 2005 ... Have you ever eaten something that caused you to feel sick? Chances are that the symptoms were unpleasant, but in a day or two you returned to normal health. The unpleasant symptoms were most likely due to what is known as foodborne illness. For older people foodborne illness ...
Calibration for impurities in carbon dioxide.(Equipment Update)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The 491 Modular Gas Standards Generating System dynamically blends calibration standards for common contaminants in food grade carbon dioxide. Trace Source[TM] permeation tubes are used to add known concentrations of typical sulfur and oxygenate species to a flow of purified ...
Celebrating 125 years.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... General Mills Gold Medal Flour, one of only a handful of U.S. grocery products to retain its status as the number one selling flour after a century of existence, marked its 125th anniversary on June 8. Gold Medal received its name on June 8, 1880, when the Washburn Crosby Co., ...
The Work Truck Show[R] 2005 breaks records.(Transportation)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The Work Truck Show[R] 2005 and 41st Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention blew away all previous attendance records as 7,148 of the industry's premier vocational fleet managers, maintenance personnel, equipment distributors, and others involved in buying, selling ...
Thermo King's products to benefit Thailand's fresh and frozen exports.
Jul 01, 2005 ... Nearly 125 individuals representing Thailand's fresh and frozen product importers, exporters, shipping lines and association members attended a potentially industry-altering seminar recently in Bangkok, hosted by Thermo King. The subject: how Thermo King's leading container refrigeration ...
Organic Valley announces first ever made-in-Texas organic milk--Texas pastures!(Organic Valley Family of Farms)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... "Texas Pastures," the first organic milk to be produced and bottled in Texas, was introduced in April by Organic Valley Family of Farms, the nation's leading cooperative of organic farmers. Texas Pastures is made by a dedicated pool of organic dairy farmers in the Sulphur ...
Organic Valley introduces organic egg whites.(Organic Valley Family of Farms)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Fresh-from-the-farm Organic Egg Whites have been introduced by Organic Valley Family of Farms, America's leading cooperative of organic family farmers, it was announced recently by George Siemon, CEO and founding farmer. Organic Valley Organic Egg Whites are fat-free and have no ...
Favorite frozen yogurt sweetens its appeal.(Retail)(elan frozen yogurt)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Calorie-laden desserts will need to make a little room. Their otherwise sweet lives will need to share space as the competition gets a little richer, bigger, better looking and healthier-for-you this summer. Ever-popular elan Frozen Yogurt is not only low fat and ...
Interpack 2005 exceeded all expectations.(International Trade Fair for Packaging Machinery, packaging and Confectionary Machinery)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... With some 176,000 visitors from 106 countries and 2,668 exhibitors from 57 nations, Interpack 2005--The 17th International Trade Fair for Packaging Machinery, Packaging and Confectionery Machinery--exceeded all expectations. This is the unanimous verdict of exhibitors, visitors, ...
Methods to understand and reduce transportation costs.
Jul 01, 2005; ... "ABC" or Activity Based Costing, is a method of identifying costs used by major manufacturers, the U.S. Government and the Armed Forces. Unlike the General Ledger developed in 1542 to add up transactions, ABC focuses on the activities that make up the costs of transportation, loading, ...
Stocks in cold storage: by commodity, U.S. April, 2005.(Illustration)
Jul 01, 2005 ... <Pre> Stocks in Cold Storage By Commodity, U.S. April, 2005 Compiled by USDA Agricultural Statistics Board Stocks in Cold Storage By Commodity, United States, April 2005Stocks in All WarehousesApr 30, ...
Stocks in cold storage: by commodity, region and U.S., April 30, 2005.(Illustration)
Jul 01, 2005 ... <Pre> Stocks in Cold Storage By Commodity, Region and U.S., April 30, 2005 Compiled by USDA Agricultural Statistics Board East WestNew Middle North North Commodity...
Old Original Bookbinders is back.(seafood restaurant)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Old Original Bookbinders, a Philadelphia seafood-restaurant institution since 1865, is back in business after a three-year shutdown. Part of a $21-million renovation, Bookbinders sports a new look in a 13,000SF dining space seating 400. The ...
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2005.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... One of the packaging industry's premier events, Pack Expo has sold over 90% of its available exhibit space for the upcoming show, taking place Sep.r 26-28 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. Pack Expo Las Vegas will highlight the latest advancements from across ...
All new Smiley's sandwich line.(Foodservice)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... New and improved flavor profiles, a complete packaging upgrade and the same great value are all included in the exciting re-launch of the popular Smiley's brand sandwich line. $1 never tasted so good! And with the Smiley's line comprised of five proven flavor profiles at a great ...
Shrink packaging.(Foodservice)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Lantech brings a unique productivity advantage to users of shrink packaging "lap seal" machines with the introduction of the industry's first Self-Threader[R] forming head on the new SW-5000 shrink wrapping machine. The new forming head design delivers a perfectly centered lap ...
Sullair launches fully redesigned, comprehensive web site.(Foodservice)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Sullair Corp. has launched its fully redesigned, comprehensive web site at www.sullair.com. The new site illustrates the manufacturer's expertise in compressed air solutions around the globe. Sullair's new site focuses on the Air Metrix[TM] program, a systems ...
Complete range of gas monitoring equipment.(Equipment Update)(PBI-Dansensor America Inc.)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... The delicate flavor, creamy mouth-feel, and fragrant aroma of quality cheese and cheese products are maintained within packaged environments that have been regulated and monitored by PBI-Dansensor America, Inc., to create an optimum blend of Carbon Dioxide, Nitrogen, and/or Oxygen content ....
Future convention activities: year 2005.(Calendar)
Jul 01, 2005 ... July 2-10 Kutztown Pennsylvania German Festival. Kutztown PA Fairgrounds. Call 610-683-1537. July 16-20 Institute of Food Technologists. Annual Meeting & Food Expo, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans. Call 312-782-8424 Web site: www.ift.org July 24-26 ...
In memoriam.(obituary)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Bob Pedersen passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Bob was retired from Ore-Ida Foods, Inc. and was a Past Chairman of the American Frozen Food Institute. Bob celebrated his 86th birthday on Friday, April 22 and was the last to leave the party at the assisted living community ....