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It's a matter of teamwork for Borden Dairy's Dallas plant

Under Borden Dairy’s new ‘people-first’ approach, employees at the company’s Dallas milk plant understand their value — and are motivated to work together to create the highest-quality product.

Kathie Canning

January 8, 2019

There's a welcome change in the air for employees of Borden Dairy Co.'s Dallas milk plant. The company's new commitment to being a "people-first" organization means production is secondary to people, explained Chuck Lacy, plant manager.

Packaged Foods Should Be Kept In The Dark

Consumers Shouldn't Be

December 21, 2018

Light has the power to degrade food and packaged goods, but new research proves protective packaging can protect against damage from all light sources.

The 2018 Pack Expo International event featured the latest in packaging and packaging equipment

December 13, 2018

Aseptic PET Packaging, Horizontal Flow Wrapping Machine, plus much more!

Buyers beware of counterfeit hygienic equipment

The continuing problem of counterfeit hygienic equipment threatens the integrity of the 3-A Symbol and exposes food manufacturers to risk.

Timothy Rugh

December 12, 2018

A little over two years ago, 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. (3-A SSI) became aware that some companies from China were using the trademarked 3-A Symbol without authorization.

Aseptic and ESL processing: Here's to a longer shelf life

Extended-shelf-life and aseptic processing solutions are helping dairy processors add value and broaden distribution.

Kathie Canning

December 6, 2018

Limited shelf life has long been a challenge for many refrigerated food and beverage segments, and the dairy sector is no exception.

2018 Processor of the Year: Land O’Lakes is a cooperative powerhouse

The accomplishments of our 2018 Processor of the Year, Land O’Lakes Inc., go well beyond continued growth and financial success.

Kathie Canning

December 5, 2018

When 320 dairy farmers came together in St. Paul, Minn., back in 1921 to form the Minnesota Cooperative Creameries Association, they likely didn’t have big dreams of becoming a cooperative powerhouse. They simply wanted to market their milk effectively.

New dairy containers and liners provide durability, sustainability

October 23, 2018

New products from Liqui-Box, Stanpac, and more!

Choose heat exchangers wisely

When selecting and installing heat exchangers, dairy processors need to consider many variables

Ed Finkel

October 18, 2018

Heat exchanger systems enable dairy plants to effectively heat and cool their products without fouling them. Those in the market for a new heat exchanger system need to consider factors such as processing efficiency, ease of maintenance and cleaning, and cost-efficiency, while avoiding heating that ramps up too quickly, damaging heat-sensitive liquids and adding to cleaning frequency.

Perry's Ice Cream is building on family tradition

In its Akron, N.Y., processing facility, Perry’s Ice Cream combines its founder’s recipe and methods with modern technology and a team-based culture.

Kathie Canning

October 15, 2018

Life is a bowl of Perry's. Visitors to Perry's Ice Cream's (Perry's) Akron, N.Y.-based headquarters and processing facility are sure to spot that particular saying across signage, corporate literature and even product packaging.

Keep dairy products moving efficiently

Manufacturers of conveyors and palletizers discuss best practices for choosing and installing these systems

Sarah M. Kennedy

September 12, 2018

Conveyor systems keep the raw materials and finished products moving throughout a dairy plant. The right conveyor system, installed correctly, can help keep a plant running efficiently.