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New lab testing kits, equipment go for ease-of-use, efficiency

February 15, 2017

One instrument used for all measurements; Portable rapid qualitative tests for onsite monitoring of allergens; plus more!

The versatility of flexible packaging for dairy products

There is more flexible packaging in the dairy case these days as manufacturers turn to versatile plastic pouches.

Hallie Forcinio

February 15, 2017

As demand for dairy snacks, single servings and customized products grows, pouch packaging captures a greater share of the dairy case.

Online training modules for hygienic design provide practical knowledge

3-A SSI introduced three new hygienic equipment design e-learning modules available for free.

Timothy Rugh

February 14, 2017

Where can food industry professionals interested in hygienic equipment design find great practical foundation knowledge? Technical educational programs offered by universities and/or related institutions account for a lot, if and where such specialized training exists.

Innovation Center holds food safety training workshops

February 3, 2017

The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy released its 2017 schedule of food safety training for the dairy industry. The workshops are intended to strengthen manufacturing practices and protect consumers.

Three Twins, the ice cream fixer-upper

Before he could make a pint of his Three Twins organic ice cream, owner Neal Gottlieb had to rehab the former Zurheide plant in Sheboygan, Wis.

James Carper

February 3, 2017

Neal Gottlieb, the founder of Three Twins Ice Cream, needed more capacity to keep up with demand for his organic ice cream. His facility in Petaluma, Calif., was maxed out. Adding shifts was not feasible. Gottlieb bid the work to co-packers but said their quotes were “sky-high” and the quality of the test runs was a “disaster.”

Safety first

IDFA to honor safe dairy facilities; enter by April 20

Dairy processing and trucking operations will be judged on occupational injury and illness performance rates.

January 26, 2017

The International Dairy Foods Association has issued a call to dairy processors to nominate their businesses in the 13th annual Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards. Deadline is April 20.

Page & Pedersen's LactiCyte-HD provides rapid testing of somatic cell counts in milk

January 25, 2017

The LactiCyte-HD from Page & Pedersen provides automated, rapid microscopic SCC that enables real-time somatic cell counts for cow, goat, sheep and/or buffalo milk.

Litre Service offers scraped surface heat exchanger repair, rebuild services

January 23, 2017

Litre Service’s repair capabilities include scraped surface heat exchanger cylinders, barrels, tubes, dashers, mutators and blades of any make, model or size.