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How to estimate the shelf life of fluid milk

The critical factor is the generation time of any bacteria that may be in the product

March 25, 2020

The shelf life of milk is the number of days it retains a desirable taste flavor when held at refrigerated temperatures. Temperature is critical to maximize shelf life.

Dairy supplier news

DSM showcases its milk testing capabilities at SPACE 2016 in France

The SPACE tradeshow takes place in France Sept. 13-16.

August 10, 2016

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DSM will present its range of milk testing solutions at the 30th edition of the SPACE tradeshow in France Sept. 13-16.

The 16 tests you need to perform on raw milk, finished products

Testing raw milk ensures you are receiving a high-quality product. Testing finished product protects consumers.

Charles H. White

June 16, 2016

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In order to have safe and high-quality products, dairies must start with high-quality raw milk and cream. Tests must be selected and run on each batch/tanker before you decide whether or not to accept the load.

Dairy conference

How will expanded drug-residue testing affect grade ‘A’ products?

IDFA adds a new session to the Milk and Cultured Dairy Products Conference

May 2, 2016

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IDFA adds a new session to Milk and Cultured Dairy Products conference that focuses on plans to expand requirements for testing veterinary drug residues in milk.

Testing and equipment

Arla Foods installs Mocon’s Greenlight Instrument in UK dairies to speed ESL milk spoilage testing

September 24, 2015

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Arla will be using GreenLight instrumentation from Mocon Inc. in three of its UK dairies to test ESL milk.

Off-the-shelf ideas to extend shelf life

Jayne Randolph

March 11, 2014

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A thorough regimen of inspecting, sampling and testing in your milk plant can be an effective means of achieving a longer shelf life for the dairy products you process.

Obituary

Henry Randolph, an expert in milk testing and food safety, has passed away at age 78

Mr. Randolph was the President/Founder of Randolph Associates, Inc., established in 1977. He was a renowned Food Scientist among the Food and Dairy Industry, affectionately known as the "Milk Doctor."

July 31, 2013

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Henry England "Doc" Randolph of Birmingham died July 29, 2013 after a courageous and resilient battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS). Mr. Randolph was born on May 21, 1935, and grew up on a farm in Sparta, Tenn.

Equipment

LactiCheck’s new RapiRead milk analyzer gives reliable results in seconds

July 15, 2013

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RapiRead, a milk analyzer from LactiCheck gives reliable results in seconds.

A new testing concept is on the horizon

Metagenomics technology could become a valuable tool for dairy plants to quickly identify root-cause solutions to microbial problems.

Allen Sayler

April 21, 2013

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Laboratory testing in a dairy plant is primarily divided into ingredients, in-process product, finished product, environmental testing and equipment start-up. All of these categories can be evaluated for quality and safety targets.

DSM introduces Delvotest BLF (beta-lactam fast test),

Beta-lactam test

DSM test analyzes milk samples, measures traces of beta-lactam

March 14, 2012

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Delvotest BLF is easy to use, and requires no new laboratory equipment for Delvotest customers. Dairy professionals can accurately check the milk safety at any stage, from the farm to the processing facility, with reliable results every time.

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