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People & Promotions

Robertet has a new research chef; Olyha promoted to Autocrat COO

A look at some other personnel appointments among suppliers to the dairy processing industry.

May 4, 2013

Robertet appointed Julian Dabrowski as research chef; Stephen M. Olyha is the new chief operating officer of Autocrat; specialty enzyme manufacturer Biocatalyst announces staff changes.

News briefs

Kendall Packaging breaks ground on plant expansion in Jefferson, Wis.

Other news briefs from DuPont, MFC, Steviva Brands and the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses

May 3, 2013

A roundup of news from suppliers to the dairy processing industry. Kendall Packaging Corp. broke ground on a 56,000‐square‐foot expansion; DuPont's Bax system receives AOAC recognition and more.

Nutrition

Cargill initiative helps food makers improve the nutritional profiles of products for children

New website – www.childhood-nutrition.com– provides resources for manufacturers and foodservice operators facing formulation challenges.

April 30, 2013

"Cargill believes that we all have a stake in improving kids' nutrition – families, government, public health organizations and the food and beverage industry," said Pat Bowe, corporate vice president of Cargill's Food Ingredients & Systems businesses. "With this initiative, we are focusing resources to help customers develop formulations with less trans and saturated fat, sugar and sodium, and more whole grains, fiber and protein."

Business briefs: Rehrig Pacific named the Supplier of the Year and more

April 29, 2013

Rehrig Pacific Co. Los Angeles, was named the 2013 Supplier of the Year by the All Star Association, Lexington, Ky.

DuPont receives AOAC certification for Bax system

April 28, 2013

A new test for detecting foodborne Salmonellawith the DuPont BAX system has been certified as Performance Tested method #081201 by the AOAC Research Institute. This assay uses polymerase chain reaction technology with real-time detection to deliver accurate results quickly.

People

Oystar USA taps Panaseny for president; and other personnel changes

Thomas Gavinski joins Fristam, Buteyn goes to Vivolac Cultures.

April 6, 2013

John W. Panaseny is the new president of Oystar USA., and Fristam Pumps USA said Thomas Gavinski joined the company as sales manager - Americas.

Carbon footprint

Global recycling of used Tetra Pak cartons increased by 10% in 2012

Tetra Pak packages with bio-based polymer caps derived from sugar cane grew to 610 million in 2012. Nestlé and Coca-Cola are among the first companies to use these packages in South America.

April 3, 2013

In 2012 alone, carton recycling expanded to nearly 8 million households. Tetra Pak is investing tens of millions of euros to promote consumer awareness and work with local municipalities in its drive to increase recycling rates around the world.

Supplier News

In memorium: Walter Hidding

March 29, 2013

Walter E. Hidding, 91, of Agness, Ore., and founder of Blackhawk Molding Co., passed away at his residence on March 18, 2013.

People

New hires and promotions by suppliers to the dairy industry

Personnel announcements from Harkpak-ULMA, Delkor, Fona and others.

March 27, 2013

Suppliers to the dairy processing industry recently announced personnel changes.

Supplier news

New website for Autocrat; AOAC OKs DuPont test for Salmonella

A recap of recent news from suppliers to the dairy processing industry.

March 1, 2013

Suppliers to the dairy processing industry announce certifications, mergers and new websites. Companies mentioned include DuPont, Beneo, Metallized Carbon Corp., Clerici-Sacco, Alpma, Chemco and Autocrat.