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2012 August

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Mars Ice Cream is Dairy Foods Plant of the year

Mars follows good manufacturing practices, practices sustainability processing, runs employee-safety programs and encourages collaboration among co-workers, suppliers and customers
James Carper
August 14, 2012
For the first time ever, the readers of Dairy Foods selected the Plant Of The Year. We asked you to vote online for one of 13 nominees. All of the nominated dairy processors had been featured in the magazine between January 2011 and June 2012. We publicized the awards program through our own social media channels, and we encouraged each of the nominated processors to do the same.
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Dean, Nestle, Saputo retain top spots on the Dairy 100

We identify North America’s largest processors of milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and other dairy foods. Dallas-based Dean Foods Co. sits atop our 19th annual Dairy 100.
James Carper
August 14, 2012
The dairy processing industry in 2011 was marked by changes in ownership and in the executive suite. Processors were busy introducing new products and expanding their production plants. But one thing did not change: Dallas-based Dean Foods Co. remains the top dairy processor (based on sales) in the 19th annual Dairy 100, Dairy Foods’ ranking of North America’s largest processors of milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and other dairy foods.
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Processors

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Coke makes moves in the dairy space

August 20, 2012
Remember the Coke-Pepsi wars of the late 20th century when the giants battled each other over soft drinks? That competition may be over, but a new one could break out on different turf: the dairy case. PepsiCo is getting involved in yogurt, while the Coca-Cola Co. is distributing a dairy-based recovery beverage. 

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Let me tell you about real Greek yogurt

There is Greek-style yogurt and then there is Greek yogurt made in Greece. Olympus Dairy International follows an 80-year-old family recipe that yields a thick texture and creamy taste
Anastasios Baradakis
August 23, 2012
Greek yogurt has seen a dramatic rise in popularity in America over the past year, but many people don’t realize that the yogurt they are picking up on a daily basis is Greek-style yogurt, not actual Greek yogurt. Olympus Dairy International is the largest organic dairy manufacturer in Greece and now we’re exporting our authentic strained Greek yogurt to the United States.
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Dairy digesters benefit supply chain, local community

In New York state, two dairy processing plants that turn waste into energy (biogas), have created enough renewable energy to heat about 2,600 typical homes in the Northeast for one year.
Clay Detlefsen
August 17, 2012
Communities, industries, businesses and consumers are seeking options to incorporate renewable energy for many reasons, whether it is to offset the rising cost of fossil fuels, to be energy independent or to reduce the strain of a growing population depleting finite resources.
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Sweeteners for dairy beverages

Americans are trying to add more protein to their diets. One way is with beverages. Selecting the appropriate sweetener for a protein beverage can be challenging.
Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
Sharon Gerdes
August 16, 2012
Protein is hot. According to a recent survey by the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Arlington, Va., 54% of U.S. consumers say they are trying to get more protein in their diet. One way for consumers to boost the protein content of their diet is via protein drinks. Whether they are high-acid or low-acid, chocolate or vanilla, fruit-flavored or coffee-based, virtually all protein drinks contain a sweetener.
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Ice cream revenues rise but unit sales are melting

Ice cream processors booked greater sales revenues in the last year, but unit sales in the category tumbled 4%. It’s the same for novelties. Frozen yogurt, on the other hand, tells a different story.
August 17, 2012
Is the constant drumbeat about Americans’ obesity problem taking its toll on sales of frozen dairy indulgences? Or has the product become too expensive in this stagnant economy? Or is there another explanation for the drop in unit sales of ice cream?
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Membrane technology course is a hit

August 17, 2012
The Practical Membrane Technology Short Course, held June 6 to 8 in Bloomington, Minn., attracted 103 participants. The short course is organized by BNP Media, owner of Dairy Foods magazine and produced by the magazine and Filtration & Membrane World LLC.
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Can technology save fluid milk?

A new campaign to educate moms about the benefits of milk processed at ultra-high temperatures and packed in aseptic cartons aims to shift consumption away from sodas and sports drinks to nutritious milk.
James Carper
August 13, 2012
Everyone knows the woes of milk consumption. It has been in a steady decline for years. Once a person exits the ‘tween years and enters the teens, milk is about as relevant as a subscription to Tiger Beat magazine. Heavy drinkers of the stuff are ages two through four; 90% of this age group consumes milk, compared to 61% for those ages 50 and older.
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Ingredients

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Prebiotics and health: a compelling story

As scientists learn more about prebiotics, dairy’s prospects increase. For the present time, look to plants if you want to add prebiotics. But for the future, prebiotics could come from the oligosaccharides in whey permeate.
Karen Giles-Smith MS, RD
August 16, 2012
Although 72% of Americans are aware of prebiotics’ association with digestive health, according to the International Food Information Council’s 2011 functional foods survey, most would be hard-pressed to describe prebiotics and their functions. That’s understandable. The story of prebiotics and health is not simple. But as scientists learn more, the story becomes more compelling and worth the telling.
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Good dairy products start with good milk

Dairy processing plants must run a battery of tests on raw milk. Later, the lab checks out finished products. In this article, a lab evaluation officer from the state of South Dakota reviews the tests and the testing methods.
August 16, 2012
Milk has the distinction of being nature’s most perfect food and is also the most widely tested food on the dinner table. This nutrient-packed and perishable food requires substantial controls and testing to assure the consumer of enjoying a safe and highly nutritious food.
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Operations

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Hardy Diagnostics PDX-SIB test

August 17, 2012
The PDX-SIB test from Hardy Diagnostics is both reliable and inexpensive with presumptive results available for the most common Salmonella species within 24 to 48 hours.
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OMVE processor unit

August 17, 2012
The OMVE HT122 UHT/HTST processor unit is specially designed to process a broad range of products.
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SPX Flow Technology PMO mix-proof valve

August 17, 2012
SPX’s newest generation W75CP2, PMO mix-proof valve is an extension of the W75CP double-seat PMO mix-proof valve which is used in dairies throughout North America for continuous processing.
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Martin Brothers Inter Ice-Pumps

August 17, 2012
Inter Ice-Pumps, a Danish-owned company that’s distributed by Martin Brothers Inc., manufactures continuous ice cream freezer pumps for ice cream production worldwide.
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Pentair Südmo’s valve

August 17, 2012
Pentair Südmo’s 365it Complete PMO mix-proof valve is said to give more safety, greater efficiency and smarter operation in a space-saving design.
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MasoSine pump

August 17, 2012
MasoSine now has a 20-year warranty on its pump housing. Its pumps are engineered for a long service life without the high cost or inconvenience of off-site factory remanufacturing or reconditioning.
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Definox valve

August 16, 2012
Definox provides a complete range of sanitary valves and equipment for the food, dairy and beverage industries.
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Burkert Element

August 16, 2012
The Burkert Element line is said to offer a cleaner environment for hygienic processes.
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Ampco pump

August 16, 2012
Ampco’s introduced a new ZP3 positive displacement pump. All ZP Series new pumps include a stainless steel gear case, 17-4 shafts, stainless bearing retainers, 4-way mounting and additional upgrades.
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Fleet safety is a management function, not a supervisory one

Don’t push off fleet safety and regulatory compliance to a department head or supervisor. These areas can make or break your business. So put a senior manager in charge.
Don Wilson
August 17, 2012
Responsibility for fleet safety and regulatory compliance can be one of the toughest jobs in a dairy or ice cream company. It’s often not viewed as an important component in making a company successful or profitable. It is quite common to see these functions as second-tier management functions that are handled at the supervisor level.
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The incredible flexible package: a Q & A

August 15, 2012
Besides protecting dairy foods and beverages, flexible packaging affects pallet building, transportation and warehouse efficiencies. Two industry experts share the sustainability story of these materials.
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Suppliers

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Mettler Toledo food safety conference

August 17, 2012
More than 100 food manufacturers and processors, foodservice companies, retailers, auditors and others met in Chicago in June to learn more about the food safety regulatory environment and to share views on the state of food safety today.
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IN MEMORIUM…

August 20, 2012
Frank J. Torrens Jr., a long-time executive in the packaging industry, passed away on June 2 at age 84 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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People in the Dairy Industry: August 2012

August 20, 2012
IDEX Corp. promoted Fenton Challgren to president of Chemical, Food & Process (CFP) which includes three business units: Viking Pump and Wright Flow Technologies in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Richter Chemie, Kempen, Germany.
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French agency gives thumbs-up to milk test

August 15, 2012
The French Association for Standardization, known as Afnor, gave its validation mark to Delvotest T1, an antibiotic milk testing solution from Royal DSM. Afnor is an independent, internationally recognized certification body.
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