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Pasteurizing, homogenizing, blending, filling and other processing steps for dairy foods.

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Graeter’s ice cream plant is different by design

Graeter’s ice cream plant is different by design

Graeter’s ice cream plant blends a centuries-old process with modern technology to create an operation that’s like no other
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Kathie Canning
October 4, 2019
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First-time visitors to the ice cream manufacturing facility operated by Graeter's Ice Cream, attached to the company's Cincinnati headquarters on Regina Graeter Way, might be a little surprised when they step inside.
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Perrys

Perry’s Ice Cream has the 2019 Plant of the Year

The dairy industry cast its votes online. When all was said and done, the Buffalo, N.Y.-based maker of ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, frozen yogurt and frozen novelties beat out 12 other dairy processors to take this year’s title.
August 5, 2019
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On behalf of the Perry's Ice Cream team, thank you to Dairy Foods for honoring us with 2019's "Plant of the Year" award. This honor is only possible due to the amazing people that work in our plant, along with the loyalty of our customers.
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High-pressure processing destroys pathogens

High-pressure processing destroys pathogens

The HPP step takes place after the food or beverage is packaged.
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Kathie Canning
June 26, 2019
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Dairy processors have long relied on pasteurization, which applies mild heat to a product for a set amount of time, to eliminate pathogens and extend the shelf life of products. Unfortunately, the process can negatively impact the sensorial and nutritional aspects of the product.
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Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery’s plant gears up for growth

Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery’s plant gears up for growth

New spaces and new equipment are allowing Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery’s plant to meet increased demand for the company’s cultured dairy products
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Kathie Canning
June 17, 2019
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Sonoma County, California, might be famous for its many wineries and picturesque redwood trees, but it's also home to a number of impressive dairy processing operations. One such operation, tucked into the small town of Sebastopol, is a creamery operated by Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery.
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Turkey Hill’s Conestoga, Pa., plant transitions to renewable energy
Plant of the Year

Cast your vote for the 2019 Dairy Plant of the Year

Dairy Foods nominated 13 dairy processing plants that manufacture fluid milk, cheese, ice cream or cultured dairy products. All of the plants have been featured on dairyfoods.com over the previous 17 months.
May 15, 2019
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Which plant will be Dairy Foods' 2019 Dairy Plant of the Year? Will it be a large cheesemaking operation headquartered in Iowa or a family-run ice cream plant based in Ohio? Those are just two of the 13 dairy plants that are in the running for Dairy Foods' 2019 Dairy Plant of the Year.
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Michigan Milk Producers Association expands plant

Michigan Milk Producers Association expands plant

A recent fast-tracked major expansion added ultrafiltered skim milk concentrate to the products produced at the Michigan Milk Producers Association’s Constantine, Mich., plant.
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Kathie Canning
April 16, 2019
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Constantine, Mich., bills itself as the "seed corn capital of the world," producing more than 10% of the United States' supply. But this Southwest Michigan town hasn't completely "gone to seed." It also lays claim to a dairy processing powerhouse operated by the Novi, Mich.-based Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA).
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Avoid pump and valve maintenance missteps

Avoid pump and valve maintenance missteps

By staying clear of common maintenance mistakes, dairy processors could reduce downtime related to pump and valve issues
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Kathie Canning
April 5, 2019
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Pumps are widely used within dairy processing facilities to transfer liquids, gases and slurries by mechanical action. Valves, meanwhile, control the flow of such products via opening/closing different passageways.
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Plant of the Year 2019

EVENTS

DOCUMENTS AND FILES

Immunel

November 10, 2011
Find out the current state of knowledge regarding Immunel, a proprietary extract from colostral whey.

Bulk Liquid, Food Transport Solutions

November 10, 2011
AsepTrans is a leading provider of aseptic tanks dedicated to food grade products.

ATS Engineering

November 10, 2011
ln today's growing global demand and market for packaged foods, A.T.S. Engineering, Inc. has emerged as a manufacturer of precision packaging equipment for the food industry.

Cooling Tunnel

November 10, 2011
Airinotec offers customized solutions and energy-efficient technologies.

Precisa Optimized Texture Solutions

November 10, 2011
Achieve the perfect texture faster with this new solution from National Starch Food Innovation.

Vector Conveyor Systems

November 10, 2011
Realize the full potential of your Phantom metal detector with an in-line Vector Conveyor from Fortress Technology. 

Delkor Debuts Innovations for International Dairy Show

November 10, 2011
Delkor will showcase new retail- and shelf-ready packaging at the International Dairy Show.  

Sterling Technology Discusses Tegricel

November 10, 2011
Tegricel is a proprietary extract from colostral whey (bovine). This white paper describes the current state of knowledge, involving specific biological mechanisms of action, proof of concept in animal studies and clinical data in humans. 

Creatively Kosher

November 10, 2011
Increased consumer interest in kosher foods drives suppliers to scale up production of specialty ingredients, such as beef gelatin, an ingredient long sought by product developers.

What is Anaerobic Treatment?

November 10, 2011
ADI Systems offers a wide range of wastewater treatment systems, including bench- and pilot-scale testing, custom-designed solutions and proprietary and patented technologies for anaerobic and aerobic biological waste treatment.