Refrigerated & Frozen Foods back issues from October 2006:
Time to act.(Food irradiation)(Viewpoint essay)
Oct 01, 2006; ... I was going to start this out by jumping on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and saying that it needs to become an organization that will Finally Decide and Act. Although it's certainly not a silver-bullet solution, I believe irradiation will have an even more important ...
Tainted convenience: the recent E. coli outbreak tied to bagged spinach draws attention to potential flaws within a complex growing, distribution and processing chain.
Oct 01, 2006; ... Spinach long has been Popeye's favorite fuel, and it's no wonder--calorie for calorie, this leafy green vegetable packs more nutrients than most other foods known to man. It is high in essential vitamins and minerals, and contains flavanoid compounds that function as antioxidants and ...
More than a test: foodborne illness issues affect processors, vendors at all levels.
Oct 01, 2006; ... <Pre> "This is a test. For the next 60 seconds, this station will conduct a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. This is only a test."--opening line from the "Weekly Transmission Test of the Attention Signal and Test Script," used by radio and television stations from 1963 to 1997 ....
Healthful rounds.(NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(ConAgra Foods Inc.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Round Pizzas have been added to the Healthy Choice pizza line. Available in Italian-Style Pepperoni, Gourmet Supreme and Four-Cheese varieties, the single-serve boxed pizzas are made with 100 percent real cheese and go from microwave to table in just two minutes. [ILLUSTRATION ...
Turkey and the trimmings.(NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Jennie-O Turkey Store)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... New Jennie-O Turkey Store VIP Entertaining Packs contain fully cooked dinners featuring a turkey breast, gravy or a signature sauce, and a side dish. Varieties include Traditional (turkey breast with homestyle gravy and traditional herb stuffing), Southern Flair (orange- and clove-glazed ...
Snack-sized cheese.(NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Dairy Farmers of America Inc.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Individually wrapped for portability and convenience, Borden Li'l Snacks are real cheese sticks that are sized for snacking. They come in Mild Cheddar and Colby n' Jack varieties and are packaged in reclosable pouches that feature high-impact graphics and ...
Tangy tenderloin.(NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Smithfield Packing Co.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin, great for the oven or the grill, is available in three new flavors: Sesame Ginger, Tangy Mustard and Smoky Grill. In addition, all Smithfield Marinated Pork Tenderloin products now are produced using a new tumbling process that improves the taste by ...
First in frozen.(NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Old Orchard Brands)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Old Orchard 100% Pure Pomegranate is the first frozen Pomegranate fruit juice concentrate. Packaged in a "fresh-when-you-want-it" 12-oz. plastic container, the concentrate reconstitutes to 48 oz. of premium real fruit juice. Also coming to the Old Orchard ...
Control cravings.(NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Dannon Light & Fit Crave Control Yogurt contains fruit, cereal and Protein Fiber Plus to help satisfy hunger. Packaged in sleeved carton containing four 4-oz., 70-calorie portions, the yogurt is sweetened with Splenda brand sucralose and has more protein and fiber than regular low-fat ...
Easy veggies.(NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(A.M.S. Exotic LLC)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Already cooked and ready to eat, new Earth Exotic's Vegetables boast a 60-day refrigerated shelf life. The line includes Lentils, Diced Red Beets, Potato Wedges with Skin On and seven other varieties. Packaged in 8-oz. containers that serve two to four people, the vegetables ...
Comfort food.(NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE)(ConAgra Foods Inc.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Said to be inspired by the "warmth and comfort of grandma's cooking," Marie Callender's new Crock-Pot Meals include Old-Fashioned Beef and Vegetables, Chunky-Style Chicken and Dumplings, Chunky Chicken and Noodles, and Harvest Turkey and Vegetables. Sold frozen, the bagged products make ...
Hillman Shrimp and Oyster Co.(NEW ON THE MENU)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Hillman Shrimp and Oyster Co., Dickinson, Texas, added the Shrimp Teasers product to their foodservice lineup. An innovative blend of wild caught domestic shrimp with a hint of Monterey Jack jalapeno cheese, the ...
Get the financing you need: a company that makes itself attractive to financing sources--and that carefully considers its objectives--will be able to raise the needed capital for expansions or acquisitions.
Oct 01, 2006; ... Based on my years of experience in advising food and beverage companies seeking to raise money for expansions and acquisitions, I believe a company must address two important factors to prepare for a successful financing. First, to garner substantial interest from financing sources, a ...
Ones to watch: hot companies in a cold industry.(Cover story)(Company overview)
Oct 01, 2006; ... A magnifying glass enlarges images. And that's fine as Refrigerated & Frozen Foods combs the nation and calls your attention to several small- to mid-size food processors. Then again, each of R & FF's "Ones to Watch" honorees is making quite an impression in its own category. In ...
Side of success: by pairing quality with convenience, refrigerated side dishes continue to attract time-pressed consumers.
Oct 01, 2006; ... Garlicky mashed potatoes. Cheese-infused rice. Home-style baked beans. Although these familiar side dishes might not command the star treatment enjoyed by the main dish meat-loaf or pork chops that they accent, our dinner plates would seem pathetically empty without them. They ...
Better bread.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(Gum Technology Corp.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Reduce ice crystallization and retard moisture migration in frozen dough with Coyote Brand Stabilizer XAK-FB. The cost-effective bread stabilizer blends gum Arabic, xanthan and konjac to improve the characteristics of ...
All-natural toppings.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(Burke Corp.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... NaturaSelect brand fully cooked meat toppings are made from premium-quality natural fresh pork and beef that are minimally processed without artificial ingredients. Moreover, the pork and beef are raised without the use of antibiotics and are fed natural feeds. Available in Italian ...
Tastes, functions like salt.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(Wixon Fontarome Inc.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... A new salt substitute--KCLean Salt--cuts the sodium content of regular table salt in half, but matches salt's taste and retains its texture, functionality and mouthfeel. A unique combination of potassium chloride and sodium chloride, the substitute also features a natural, proprietary ...
Natural flavors.(CREATORS BRIEFS)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Derived from and processed with non-synthetic materials, the SuperNatural Collection line of flavors offers health and wellness alternatives to food ...
Add fiber to beverages.(CREATORS BRIEFS)(National Starch Food Innovation/Roquette Freses)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... NUTRIOSE soluble fiber provides a high level of fiber enrichment in juices, dairy drinks and other beverages. Low-calorie and easy to formulate, the product also improves the flavor of high-intensity sweeteners used in low-sugar or sugar-free beverages. It is a prebiotic formula that works ...
Add ethnic appeal.
Oct 01, 2006 ... New international blends of the GardenFrost line of vegetable purees serve as flavor foundations for numerous Asian, Latin and Mediterranean applications. Created using the proprietary Softfrozen technology, the blends feature pureed, fresh-frozen vegetables complete with ...
Want consistent cheese flavor?
Oct 01, 2006 ... KerryXtra Cheese is a replacement for standard-of-identity cheeses in sauce and filling applications. It offers cost optimization, insulating manufacturers from the volatility of dairy markets while delivering consistent cheese flavor and ...
Dairy product guidance.
Oct 01, 2006 ... A new guide from the National Dairy Council, the "Quick Reference Guide: Nutrition Claims on Dairy Products," focuses on nutrition and health-related claims that represent potential opportunities for use with fluid milk, cheese and yogurt products. The guide includes a review of key ...
Something for everyone.(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Reiser showcased a variety of packaging machine solutions for the food industry at PACK EXPO, including Repak horizontal form/fill/seal equipment, Supervac automatic belt-fed vacuum chamber machines, and Ross tray sealing equipment. Each line includes models to suit applications ...
Bagger is reliable, easy to use.(PACKAGING SHOWCASE: Best of PACK EXPO)(Automated Packaging Systems Inc.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Showcased at PACK EXPO, the AB 180 Bagger from Automated Packaging Systems is the newest addition to the Autobag line of baggers. Capable of bagging at speeds up to 80 bags per minute, it uses the very latest technology, Autobag "Replace-n-Repair" machine operating systems and an advanced ...
New reclosure system.(PACKAGING SHOWCASE: Best of PACK EXPO)(Formost Packaging Machines Inc.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... That's a wrap. Formost Packaging Machines, Inc. used the PACK EXPO event to showcase innovative peel and reseal technology, which is now available on Fuji-Formost horizontal and vertical wrappers. The new resealable package system offered by Formost and Reseal-It[TM] makes a ...
Quick, easy changeovers.(PACKAGING SHOWCASE: Best of PACK EXPO)(O/K International Corp.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... A big exhibition calls for a super display, right? With that in mind, O/K International (OKI) took its new Superliner SL330 to the PACK EXPO convention in Chicago. The machine is designed for quick and easy size changes, making it most suitable for customers handling multiple case sizes. ...
Designed with you in mind.(PACKAGING SHOWCASE: Best of PACK EXPO)(Kliklok-Woodman)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Kliklok-Woodman delivers packaging machinery with a custom(er) attitude. Using its knowledge of the prepared foods market, Kliklok showcased several food-plant-friendly machines at the PACK EXPO exhibition. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Vari-Right--a three-flap, ...
Expand, automate, innovate.(PACKAGING SHOWCASE: Best of PACK EXPO)(Bosch Packaging Technology)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Bosch Packaging Technology believes in helping food processors expand, automate and innovate. This global packaging equipment company was represented at PACK EXPO by two of its major businesses: Doboy Inc. and Robert Bosch Corp. Bridgman. Bosch's Doboy unit debuted its Pack 201 ...
Heavy lifting ahead: ports, larger transportation industry face challenges with worker ID program.(Transportation Worker Identity Credential )
Oct 01, 2006; ... It has a cute, short acronym and is no larger than a credit card. But the Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) is about to have a massive impact on the entire American logistics industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] That was the conclusion of experts addressing ...
AmeriCold Logistics.(LOGISTICS BRIEFS)(purchase four refrigerated warehouses from ConAgra Foods Inc.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... AmeriCold Logistics said it expects by the end of this year to purchase four refrigerated warehouses--and the lease on a fifth facility--from ConAgra Foods Inc. for an estimated $190 million. AmeriCold, Atlanta, already operates three of the facilities for ConAgra. The sites are in ...
WOW Logistics Co.(LOGISTICS BRIEFS)(adding refrigerated storage capacity )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... WOW Logistics Co., Appleton, Wis., said it is adding refrigerated storage capacity at warehouses in Wisconsin Rapids and Little Chute, Wis., to accommodate customer demand in those locations. WOW expects by ...
Nordic Cold Storage.(LOGISTICS BRIEFS)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Citing customer demand for transportation services, Nordic Cold Storage, Atlanta, said it recently automated its freight management procurement, ...
Frozen Assets Cold Storage.(People)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Frozen Assets Cold Storage, Chicago, announced several personnel appointments. The company named Gary Jones vice president of operations, and John Kasnak vice ...
The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses and World Food Logistics Organization.(People)
Oct 01, 2006 ... The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses and World Food Logistics ...
Full steam ahead: when Superior Foods needed a higher-quality steam-bag solution, it turned to Healthy FX's ventable, breathable polypropylene film.(Superior Foods Inc.)
Oct 01, 2006 ... When Watsonville, Calif.-based Superior Foods Inc. began to package its private label frozen vegetables in self-venting steam-bags, you might say it was a "good news/bad news" scenario. The good news was that the company was the first private label manufacturer to bring the ...
Conveyor maintains food integrity.(SUPPLIERS MARKETPLACE)(Triple/S Dynamics Inc.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... The Slipstick horizontal-motion conveyor from Triple/S Dynamics employs a slow-advance, quick-return motion that gently glides foods along the "no-stick" metal pan, preserving the integrity of a wide range of frozen foods. The conveyor is resistant to product remnant buildup ...
Label monitors temp.(SUPPLIERS MARKETPLACE)(Pak-Sak Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Approximately the same size as a sugar packet, the TXi temperature and time monitoring label from PakSense records time and temperature data for as long as eight weeks. The cost-effective labels are encased in food-grade packaging and can be attached to cartons with adhesives or ...
Calculate storage capacity.(SUPPLIERS MARKETPLACE)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Warehouse operators, distribution center managers and general facility managers now have access to a free new tool from Atlet called the Storage Systems Analyzer, a CD with warehouse calculation estimator. The CD details in color the 12 most popular ...
Multi-tube heat exchanger.(SUPPLIERS MARKETPLACE)(Custom Metalcraft Inc. )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... The Custom Metalcraft CM-3-Tube heat exchanger can be cleaned and sanitized with standard CIP systems and disassembles easily without tools for periodic inspection. Suitable for heating or cooling pumpable products such as salad dressings, ice cream mixes, orange juice and more, the ...
Versatile patty former.(SUPPLIERS MARKETPLACE)(NuTEC Manufacturing)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... With the ability to form hamburger patties, meatballs, skinless sausage links, seafood crab cakes and more, the 710 Patty Forming Machine from NuTEC Manufacturing brings versatility to the production floor. The machine can form as many as 3,600 patties per hour ...
Oven delivers high yields.(SUPPLIERS MARKETPLACE)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Available with product conveyors up to 80-in. wide, Heat and Control's MPO-D2 convection oven delivers high production capacity and high finished yields for a variety of meat, poultry, seafood and vegetable products. Its controlled-moisture process cooks rapidly while sealing in foods' ...
Dry sprinkler solution.
Oct 01, 2006 ... The Quell Fire Sprinkler System from Tyco Fire & Building Products is the first dry sprinkler solution that does not rely on in-rack sprinklers or anti-freeze-filled systems--both of which are prone to damage and difficult to maintain. The system was designed for cold storage environments ...
Printable lidding film.
Oct 01, 2006 ... Lidding is now valuable billboard space that can host colorful graphics and brand messages that drive sales. New FDA-compliant heat-sealable LumiLid XLS5 polyester lidding film from Toray Plastics features an adhesion-promoting surface that is receptive to water-based and solvent ...
Help prevent slips.
Oct 01, 2006 ... Herongripa matting from Plastex Matting is specially manufactured for food processing facilities. Designed with worker safety in mind, it is highly resistant to animal fats, provides a high level of anti-fatigue benefit and helps prevent slips and falls. Made from ...
Conveyors are USDA-certified.(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2006 ... Dorner Manufacturing is the only U.S. equipment manufacturer to have a modular conveyor line certified by the USDA as accepted equipment for the red meat and poultry industries. To attain USDA certification for its 7400 Ultimate Series conveyor line, Dorner went through a process that ...
Automate quality testing.
Oct 01, 2006 ... The TEMPO system from bioMerieux is the industry's first automated quality indicator testing system for the enumeration of quality indicator organisms in food and environmental samples. It automates testing for total viable counts, coliform counts, generic E. coli and Enterobacteriaceae ....
Carton endloader saves labor.
Oct 01, 2006 ... The SL903 carton endloader from Bradman Lake provides the labor-savings advantages of a fast, fully automatic end-load machine at an attractive price. With a three-head vacuum carton feeder and a longer carton magazine with motorized hopper, the unit boasts a running speed up to 130 ...
On women and wellness.
Oct 01, 2006; ... In a recent study commissioned by the Lean Cuisine brand and conducted by iVillage.com, two-thirds of American women indicated that "wellness" was important to them. Despite its "life significance," however, the word brings with it unfamiliar territory--two-thirds of the women ...
In 2005, the typical U.S. consumer downed 231 morning snacks.(JUST THE FACTS)
Oct 01, 2006 ... In 2005, the typical U.S. consumer downed 231 morning snacks, 283 afternoon snacks, and 261 evening snacks. ...
The average American consumes 4.7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.(JUST THE FACTS)
Oct 01, 2006 ... The average American consumes 4.7 servings of fruits and vegetables per day, far below the amount recommended by the ...
U.S. food, drug and mass-merchandise sales of refrigerated side dishes.(JUST THE FACTS)
Oct 01, 2006 ... U.S. food, drug and mass-merchandise sales of refrigerated side dishes are forecast to increase at an inflation-adjusted annual rate of 7.6 ...
In the past year, merchandising activity has declined in more than half of consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories.(JUST THE FACTS)
Oct 01, 2006 ... In the past year, merchandising activity has declined in more than half of consumer packaged goods (CPG) categories, as CPG marketers begin to recognize that more is not always better--and strategically leverage ...