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Do I need X-ray inspection and how can I ensure I get the right machine?

March 29, 2012

A variety of reasons lead companies that pack food to invest in X-ray inspection systems. Some see them as an essential tool for managing risk, others believe they will help improve quality, and yet others see them as a marketing tool for managing their own reputation.

Ingredients

Givaudan’s mouthfeel program provides flavor solutions

March 29, 2012

Givaudan is addressing the mouthfeel challenges that food manufacturers of sweet and dairy products face in low-calorie products with its TasteSolutions Mouthfeel program.

News from suppliers working in Europe, India, China

March 25, 2012

Sidel India received a silver trophy from India-based Plastindia Foundation for its outstanding production equipment for milk, juice and non-dairy beverage applications.

On the Move: Personnel Changes

March 25, 2012

Mark Kolkhorst was named president of ADM Milling and ADM Alliance Nutrition...

Acquisitions

March 25, 2012

Millwood Inc. acquired National Packaging Specialists Inc., immediately expanding Millwood's capabilities to serve the stretch and shrink film market on a national basis.

Hunkar Packaging provides a variety of labeling solutions

March 25, 2012

Hunkar Packaging introduces the Brute 9800 Printer Applicator. Designed to be the most rugged, feature-packed print and apply system in the industry, the Brute 9800 can handle high speed applications of 140+ per minute.

Poly-clip System introduces alternative to tubes

March 25, 2012

Poly-clip System introduces a cost-effective alternative to tubes. The clip-tube is intended for processed cheese, creams, spreads and other products.

Triangle's X-series baggers meet USDA/3-A sanitary standards

March 25, 2012

Faster. Cleaner. Smarter. It’s not only an apt description for Triangle’s X-Series VFFS baggers, it also applies to production lines that currently employ Triangle baggers, weighers, tray loading and depositing systems.

M&Q Packaging introduces side-gusseted bag for 40-pound cheese blocks

March 25, 2012

M&Q Packaging Corporation announces the introduction of the MQ102 Side-Gusseted Bag for 40 pound cheese block applications.

Swiss Valley Farms brings a sharp focus to cheesemaking

By exiting the fluid milk and cultured business to concentrate on cheese, Swiss Valley Farms CEO Don Boelens has turned the Iowa-based dairy cooperative into a nimble processor that can react quickly to customers’ requests.

James Carper

March 18, 2012

Swiss Valley Farms chief executive officer Donald A. Boelens was dealing with volatile milk prices and a collapsing export market in 2008-2009. Looking back, he says he knew there had to be a better management structure, one that could allow the company to take advantage of opportunities caused by price fluctuations and at the same time deal with the hardships.