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Food-safe lubricants: Lubriplate

May 15, 2012

Lubriplate’s NSF/H-1 registered food-grade lubricants enable companies to abide by the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act regulations.

Food-safe lubricants: Clarion

May 15, 2012

Specifically designed for machinery used in the food industry, ClarionPM 100 NLGI 2 Grease from Clarion Lubricants is a high-temperature, extreme-pressure and water-resistant grease.

Food-safe lubricants: Bel-Ray

May 15, 2012

Bel-Ray has expanded its Lubricant Advisor, a tool that enables customers to identify the ideal lubricant solution for any application.

Riding shotgun, from afar

You can’t ride along in every truck. But information systems allow you to monitor the operation of every engine and refrigerated unit, and every driver’s actions.

Don Wilson

May 15, 2012

Wikipedia defines “telematics” as “any integrated use of telecommunications and informatics, also known as ICT (information and communications technology).” Today, I would add “command and control” to that as well.

Choose the proper label

Dairy processors seek shrink-sleeve films that match their sustainability goals. Label vendors have upgraded their technical capabilities. A vendor shares best practices when it comes to labeling dairy foods and beverages.

Don Earl

May 15, 2012

The best labels to use for cheese are pressure-sensitive film-based labels that are laminated to avoid the destructive nature of condensation and handling. That is the opinion of Don Earl, the president of Overnight Labels, Deer Park, N.Y.

IFT 12 annual meeting and food expo begins June 25

The IFT annual meeting and food expo begins June 26. Dairy processors can discover new functional ingredients and flavor ideas, and learn about trends in health and wellness.

May 15, 2012

Dairy processors will get a first-hand look at the new ingredients and flavors for dairy foods at the IFT 12 Annual Meeting + Food Expo running June 25 to 28 in Las Vegas. Billed as the largest annual food science forum and exposition in the world, it offers attendees and exhibitors the chance to discover the latest consumer trends, learn about cutting-edge food science developments and applications, and experience new products and technologies.

Build a better dairy product

Dairy is naturally good. But when you add certain functional ingredients, you can make dairy foods and beverages even better.

May 15, 2012

Not for nothing, but those of us in the dairy business know a thing or two about functional foods. After all, if Mother Nature herself could have formulated the prototypical functional food …Well, she did formulate the prototypical functional food, and she called it “milk.”

Gifford's famous ice cream is made in Maine

The Maine ice cream processor focuses on flavors, distribution, customer service and employee relations. Those factors add up to a successful and growing business.

James Carper

May 15, 2012

The history of America is full of famous brothers. Comedy has its Marx brothers and baseball its Alou brothers. The Wright brothers reportedly had something to do with manned flight. In the world of ice cream, there are the Gifford brothers of Skowhegan, Maine.

Research shows how to reduce sodium in cheese

Public health concerns over hypertension have cheesemakers looking to reduce sodium. Research has found that a little dairy in a DASH diet reduces the risk of high blood pressure.

Nigel Kirtley

May 15, 2012

Pressure from public health authorities to reduce sodium in the food supply continues to grow. There are many sides to the debate. Though dairy foods in total contribute only 11% of the sodium in the U.S. diet, the dairy industry has recognized the need to address these concerns and has been taking action. Being proactive helps the industry identify solutions that make sense for the food supply, the dairy business and consumers’ health and taste preferences.

Making the next generation of frozen yogurt

The frozen yogurt category is getting its second wind. Today’s product is more acidic, and some consumers prefer a sour or tart taste. But the bigger market is for creamy, indulgent frozen yogurt. Here are tips and ideas for working with flavors.

Kimberly Decker

May 14, 2012

It’s getting harder to stroll a city block without landing in front of yet another frozen yogurt outlet. These brightly colored, sleekly designed shrines to soft-serve bliss are sprouting like spring grass, adding oomph to what some have described as the latest renaissance for a category that was all but written off not long ago.