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.
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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Mars follows good manufacturing practices, practices sustainability processing, runs employee-safety programs and encourages collaboration among co-workers, suppliers and customers
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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Butter
June 5, 2012
Minerva Dairy and Ilios Dairy Brands launch a new product — butter made with Greek yogurt.
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Cheese
June 14, 2012
Trugman-Nash announced the launch of a new line of vintage Australian Cheddars under the brand name, “Old Croc.”
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Cheese
June 15, 2012
The Weight Watchers Cheese brand adds three new products to its line of reduced fat and light cheese and cream cheese products.
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Cheese
May 31, 2012
Sartori Co. announced the inaugural release of its Paolo Sartori Limited Edition Extra Aged Goat Cheese. The product has been in high demand since it debuted at the Global Cheese Awards in 2011.
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Greek yogurt
June 18, 2012
Karoun Dairies continues the industry trend with a new Greek style yogurt with honey.
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Ice cream novelties
June 7, 2012
Klondike and Good Humor announce new ice cream novelties and flavors for the summer.
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Greek yogurt hummus
June 18, 2012
Eat Well Enjoy Life, the makers of non-chick pea hummus, announced a new hummus containing Greek yogurt at the IDDBA show.
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Frozen yogurt
June 12, 2012
The Hershey Creamery Co., manufacturer of Hershey’s Ice Cream and novelties, introduces Bene-Vita Greek Frozen Yogurt.
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Chocolate milk
June 21, 2012
Wisconsin’s Sassy Cow Creamery introduces a new low-fat 1% chocolate milk.
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August 13, 2012
Milk consumption by low-income consumers in developing markets is forecast to increase 10 billion liters by 2014. As their wages increase, so will their spending on dairy beverages and other foods.
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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.
Dairy processor news
July 9, 2012
PepsiCo Inc., and Theo Muller Group in Germany, announced their United States joint venture, Muller Quaker Dairy, will enter the growing U.S. dairy market with premium yogurt this summer.
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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
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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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.
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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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.
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 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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August 17, 2012
The American Butter Institute’s social media campaign “Go Bold With Butter” focuses on maintaining levels of positive consumer awareness of butter and fostering increased butter usage.
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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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August 14, 2012
At the 6th Dairy Solutions Symposium, featuring speakers from dairy processing and dairy producing firms, the conclusion was unanimous: sustainability is the key to safeguarding the future and it needs to start now.
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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.
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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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.
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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Colors
May 31, 2012
LycoRed Limited announced that the company's production of Tomat-O-Red, the only FDA-approved, all-natural lycopene red color additive, has doubled in the past month to meet growing market demand among food and beverage manufacturers.
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Ingredients
June 20, 2012
Penford Food Ingredients launches a casein replacement ideal for imitation cheese products
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August 16, 2012
Ingredion Inc. (formerly known as Corn Products International Inc.) has released the new Purity Gum Ultra Emulsifier.
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Ingredients
June 13, 2012
Biovelop International has announced the launch of its new oat protein product called prOATein.
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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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August 16, 2012
A study presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting found whey protein to be more effective in developing lean muscle when compared with soy protein, reported the U.S. Dairy Export Council, Arlington, Va.
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Equipment
July 3, 2012
Cipriani Harrison Valves Corp. introduces a brand new weir-type diaphragm valve called Hygieniseal.
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Equipment
May 31, 2012
Romer Labs and Germany’s IFP are proud to announce the launch of a new product line for enzymatic food analysis, expanding cooperation between the two companies.
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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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Ingredients
July 16, 2012
New Palsgaard emulsifier/stabilizer with tara gum for extruded ice cream facilitates high, stable overruns, maintains quality, but at lower cost.
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August 17, 2012
The OMVE HT122 UHT/HTST processor unit is specially designed to process a broad range of products.
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August 17, 2012
Nemo BH style sanitary pumps are constructed of FDA-approved materials and designed for a wide variety of food and beverage applications.
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August 17, 2012
Neogen has developed an improved version of its rapid lateral flow for total milk allergen.
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August 17, 2012
CDF Corp. offers a full assortment of pillow and form-fit IBC liners for the dairy industry.
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August 15, 2012
MRI Flexible Packaging’s C-FiT sleeve is designed as an alternative to traditional shrink sleeves.
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Equipment
June 20, 2012
Spirax Sarco introduces the Fig 36HP strainer range rated to ASME Class 600 standards.
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Equipment
July 10, 2012
Ross introduces new Double Planetary Mixers with a slightly tilted configuration for more effective and complete discharge of flowable products.
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Equipment
June 14, 2012
Cannon Equipment is introducing a new line of hand trucks and hand truck components marketed under the same strong CannonCarts brand name as its industry leading material handling carts.
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Equipment
June 11, 2012
A new multi-purpose filler introduced by Flexicon dispenses bulk solid materials into boxes, drums and bulk bags, by weight.
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Equipment
June 12, 2012
A-B-C case erector seals with tape at speeds to 35 cases per minute, which is ideal for packagers who need high-speed equipment.
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Equipment
June 7, 2012
Fogg Filler creates a new and improved design for filler bowl.
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August 17, 2012
Rieger introduces the first piggable double seal valve.
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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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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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August 17, 2012
Top Line Process Equipment Co. released two new process solutions.
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August 17, 2012
piCLASSIC is Piab’s upgraded vacuum pump series based on COAX technology.
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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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August 16, 2012
Harvill Industries’ Vibra-Quell II pulsation dampener is said to be the only pulsation dampening device in the industry to receive 3A certification.
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Equipment
August 1, 2012
Graco has expanded the SaniForce double diaphragm pump line with the SaniForce 515, which is ideal for food processing.
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Equipment
July 6, 2012
GEA Tuchenhagen introduces new mixproof 24/7 PMO valve 2.0.
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Equipment
July 5, 2012
Fristam’s new FL3 series positive displacement pump provides gentle, high speed product transfer and complete CIP in one pump.
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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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August 16, 2012
Definox provides a complete range of sanitary valves and equipment for the food, dairy and beverage industries.
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August 16, 2012
The Burkert Element line is said to offer a cleaner environment for hygienic processes.
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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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Equipment
July 2, 2012
Alfa Laval’s high head, low-speed centrifugal pump is designed for high flow rates and gentle product handling.
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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.
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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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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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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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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August 20, 2012
Pro Chemicals LLC, Green Bay, Wis., acquired Chaska Chemical Co., Savage Minn.
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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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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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