Food Engineering articles from January 2003

Food Engineering archives from January 2003

We may be hitting 75, but you make us feel so young. (Editor's Note).(Food Engineering magazine)
January 1, 2003... By the time they reach 75, a facelift can make a world of difference to those who frequently find themselves in the public eye. In today's world, 75 is not nearly as old as it used to be. In fact, recent research shows that the average American...

Calendar.(conferences on food sector issues)(Calendar)
January 1, 2003... JANUARY 2003 12-15 Manufacturing and Packaging Exposition, Washington State Convention and Trade Center, Seattle, WA, (503) 327-2200, www.nwfpa.org. 21-23 Industrial Network Security Technical Conference, Hyatt Regency, Houston...

King's Hawaiian. (Plant Openings & Expansions).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... King's Hawaiian, producer of specialty bakery products, is building a 148,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on 6 acres. This multimillion dollar plant project, located at Harbor Gateway in Los Angeles, will be managed by Fluor.

Flavors of North America. (Plant Openings & Expansions).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Flavors of North America is relocating and building a new plant in Geneva, IL. Having outgrown its 35,000-square-foot facility in Carol Stream, the company bought 22 acres in Geneva for its new 80,000-square foot plant.

Nestle USA. (Plant Openings & Expansions).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Nestle USA expects to begin operations at a new $60 million frozen foods plant in Jonesboro, Ark., in Spring 2003.

Interstate Brands Corporation. (Plant Openings & Expansions).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Interstate Brands Corporation has begun renovations and construction at its new bakery facility in the Rocky Mountain region of the U.S.

Multivac Inc. (Plant Openings & Expansions).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Multivac Inc. completed a $4 million expansion at its North American headquarters in Kansas City, MO. The expansion will reduce lead times for parts, accessories and machinery, and increase training and demonstration facilities.

Rohm and Haas Company. (Plant Openings & Expansions).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Rohm and Haas Company is building a new pilot coating and laminating facility in Ringwood, IL.

Migration product comes to the rescue of outdated automation systems. (Manufacturing News).(Emerson Process Management Inc. develops new industrial process control products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... According to a research study from ARC Advisory Group, there may be over $65 billion in automation systems still in use that are over 15 years old. ARC says that most of these systems are not suitable for the collaborative manufacturing era...

FRET technology used for food safety testing.(fluorescence resonance energy transfer)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Marshfield Clinic has developed a new polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based testing technology to detect food-borne illness. This PCR technology provides results in as little as 12 hours once a sample is received, according to Jay L.E....

GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc. will acquire Intellution, Inc., a supplier of industrial automation software. (Industry & People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... GE Fanuc Automation North America, Inc. will acquire Intellution, Inc., a supplier of industrial automation software. Intellution provides a software platform that collects, distributes, controls and visually presents information from the plant...

ExxonMobil Chemical. (Industry & People).(Golden Mummy and Pyramid Awards)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... ExxonMobil Chemical honored excellence and innovation in flexible packaging and labeling at its 16th annual Golden Mummy and Pyramid Awards. Three Golden Mummy winners and four Pyramid winners for labeling were recognised. The Golden Mummy...

BEVsystems International Inc. (Industry & People).(to merge with Alfresh Beverages Canada)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... BEVsystems International Inc. will merge with Alfresh Beverages Canada. Alfresh will become a wholly owned subsidiary of BEVsystems International Inc. and operate under the name Alfresh Beverages Canada. Based in Toronto, Alfresh is a...

Dean Foods Company is selling its dairy operations in Puerto Rico to Grupo Gloria, a Peruvian conglomerate for a cash price of $122 million. (Industry & People).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Dean Foods Company is selling its dairy operations in Puerto Rico to Grupo Gloria, a Peruvian conglomerate for a cash price of $122 million. The Puerto Rico operations of Dean Foods consists of five companies--Suiza Dairy Corporation, Suiza...

Pepsi Bottling Group. (Industry & People).(appoints John T. Cahill chairman)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... John T. Cahill has been named the Chairman-Elect of The Pepsi Bottling Group. Craig E. Weatherup, Chairman of PBG, will continue to serve in that position until he retires in early 2003.

Hershey Food Corporation. (Industry & People).(appoints Dennis Eshleman VP)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Dennis Eshleman, Vice President, Brand Integration, has been named Vice President, Strategy and Innovation for Hershey Food Corporation. Milton T. Matthews, Vice President, Chief Customer Officer, Hershey Food Corporation, will retire in...

Silliker, Inc. (Industry & People).(appoints Randall L. Fleener director)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Silliker, Inc. named Randall L. Fleener as director of its Chicago Heights, IL, testing facility. He is responsible for scientific operations, quality systems, and staff to provide accurate, timely services to processors, distributors, and...

Interroll Corp. (Industry & People).(executive appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Interroll Corp. appointed Ken Bobick to the position of Global DC Product Manager. Jess LaFollette has been named the Operations Manager of the U.S. manufacturing headquarters for Interroll Corporation.

Labeling wars cooling down. (Regulatory Watch).(genetically engineered foods, Oregon)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The November mid-term election results make it less likely that the food industry will face aggressive food labeling requirements sought by some consumer activists. Not only do Republicans control both houses of Congress, but voters in Oregon,...

White House seeks input on obesity. (Regulatory Watch).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Bush administration is seeking input from restaurants and food manufacturers as it formulates policy to deal with rising obesity among Americans. Health activists have increasingly targeted the food industry as it has pressured government...

Will more HACCP inspections mean more penalties? (Regulatory Watch).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Some food industry representatives are concerned that an increase in HACCP inspections could result in serious penalties. FDA's newly trained HACCP inspectors are concentrating on dairy plants that produce 100% juice beverages. FDA says the...

The can kicks back: conversions out of metal and into pouches and other packaging alternatives have been snowballing, but can makers believe two can play the innovation game. (Food Packaging).
January 1, 2003... SUPERIOR FORM explains the food industry's shift away from metal and glass and into plastic packaging, even though modern materials usually can't match the function of the containers they replace. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] North America's...

Homegrown retort pouches set to debut. (Food Packaging).(Sonoco Products Co.)
January 1, 2003... CHARLIE THE TUNA MADE A SPLASH IN 2000 with a retortable pouch that promised better-tasting product and greater shelf appeal, and Star Kist's competitors quickly introduced their own versions of the new packaging. But only suppliers in Asia and...

Form meets function in nylon tea bags. (Food Packaging).(Mighty Leaf Tea)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Upscale packaging's role in commanding a premium price for food products is well established, but Gary Shinner had superior seeping in mind when he selected a nylon mesh for bags of Mighty Leaf Tea. Not that the bags don't add an elegant...

The pouch that thinks it's a bottle. (Food Packaging).(Fujimori Kogyo Co. Ltd. )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... A hybrid package that combines features of flexible pouches and rigid structures would be the "ideal pouch," designers at Fujimori Kogyo Co. Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, believe. That's why they dubbed their new package the ID Pouch, a flexible...

Aseptic form-fill-seal. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Hassia USA Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Hassia introduced the SAS 20/30 Aseptic Stick-Pack Form/Fill/Seal Machine to provide shelf stability for tubular, flexible convenient packaging of food products. The SAS 20/30 is a multilane machine for packaging low acid food products...

Easy-open closure. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Sonoco Phoenix)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sonoco Phoenix has new, 401, full panel, easy-open closures (EZO) for processed foods made from double-reduced (DR) steel. The closures are easy to open for consumers because the ends are manufactured from much harder, thinner-gauge steel which...

Bulk feeder. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(FMC Technologies)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... FMC Technologies' Syntron Velocity HP feeder is designed for feeding of bulk materials. The unit features an adjustable flex control spring that simplifies feeder tuning and enables quick stopping in feeding weigh buckets. With a maximum stroke...

Wash down valves. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Bosch Rexroth Corporation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Rexroth's new CL03 Clean Line pneumatic wash down valve does not require a protective cabinet. This reduces installation cost, says Rexroth, and the valve manifold can be located as close to the actuators as possible. The CL03 series...

Industrial vacuum cleaner. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Nilfisk-Advance America)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Nilfisk-Advance America introduced a heavy-duty CFM 3507W industrial vacuum cleaner for food processors. Suitable for continuous-duty, process-integrated applications such as packaging, filling, bagging and mixing, the CFM 3507W vacuum utilizes...

Inspection equipment. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Loma Systems)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Loma Systems launched a line of X-ray inspection equipment, called the Axis X3, designed to find contaminants and detect missing or broken items and incorrectly filled packages. The unit utilizes Loma's Auto Track technology to offer...

Conveyor with gate. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Heat and Control, Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Heat and Control, Inc.'s FastBack Conveyor with the Revolution Gate is designed for increased packaging and seasoning efficiency. Using stepper motors to rotate the gate opening into position, Revolution allows the user to fine tune the amount...

Air knife system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Paxton Products Corporation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Paxton Products' new air knife system is designed to meet the strict air cleanliness requirements of the food and beverage industry. It includes high quality stainless steel and food grade components such as an In-line HEPA Filter, Sanitary Air...

Pouch packaging system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(ECONOCORP and Goodman Packaging )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... ECONOCORP and Goodman Packaging introduced Pec-Pak, a new stand-up pouch packaging system that can help ship products without damaging them. It provides product stability and stacking strength on the pallet, the manufacturers say. The...

Bearing units. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(MRC Bearing Services)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... MRC Bearing Services' Marathon Hdi Series is designed for red meat and pork processing applications. The units' cast iron housings withstand assault from food products, high-pressure washdowns and sanitizing chemicals. Marathon XDs stainless...

Packaging system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(SIG Pack Systems AG)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The SIG Systegra offers a new generation of controls that integrate motion and logic into one system. It features a modular system with synchronized interfaces, a common control platform and standardized mechanical and electrical modules. ...

Monobloc system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(National Instrument Company, Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... National Instrument Company, Inc.: unveiled a fully configured Filamatic Monobloc system called the MNB2000 series. According to the manufacturer the MNB2000 series is available with a wide variety of metering systems capable of handling a...

Wraparound packager. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(KRONES)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... KRONES, Inc.'s Wrapapac V can provide an output of 700-1400 containers per minute and can handle 30,45 or 60 24-packs per minute. The machine can handle 50 mm to 200 mm high packages and can pack in wraparound cartons or trays, with or without...

Washdown inverter-duty motor. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Rockwell Automation )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... A new washdown inverter-duty motor in the RPM AC line from Rockwell Automation is designed for harsh environments in the food and packaging industries. The motor features white epoxy paint, stainless steel hardware and shaft, sealed bearings...

Gravity bottle filling machine. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Evergreen Packaging Equipment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Evergreen Packaging Equipment launched a line of gravity-fed bottle filling machines--BF-30 and BF-40. The BF Series fills half pints through gallon bottles at speeds from 100 bottles per minute to more than 350. According to the company,...

Color sorter. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Key Technologies, Inc. )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Prism2, the second generation of the Prism sorter from Key Technologies, Inc. handles the same capacity levels as the original but has a smaller footprint. The user interface can be placed on the right or left side of the machine to fit any...

Unitizing system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Pearson Packaging Systems)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Pearson Packaging Systems introduced the N2250-T Carton Combine that automatically unitizes two cartons into one item to simplify conveying, palletizing and distribution. Cartons are unitized by applying pressure sensitive tapes to the top and...

Filling and sealing system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Autoprod's Continuous Motion Filling and Sealing System (CMS) is suitable for all types of food products including beverages, yogurts, desserts, entrees, and HMR meals. The CMS eliminates product movement inherent in indexing systems, enabling...

Magnetic grate. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Eriez has redesigned its Easy to Clean Magnetic Grate in Housing product to improve product purity and allow for more efficient cleaning. The new design features an enlarged magnetic discharge area, longer magnetic tubes, stronger clamps,...

Depth filter module. Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Produts).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Pall Corporation's new Pall SeitzSchenk division has a new enclosed depth filtration system designed for sanitary processing of sweeteners, flavorings, enzymes, edible oils, gelatin and corn products. According to Pall Corporation, the...

PET bottles. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Amcor PET Packaging unveiled its next generation of multi-serve, hot-fill polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle designs. Under the brand name "Ultimate," the company has also introduced seven options in stock containers and eight custom...

Encoders. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Danaher Controls unveiled the Dynapar ACURO series absolute encoders with a choice of resolutions. They are available in single-turn or multi-turn configurations and with a choice of solid shaft or hollow shaft coupling. Two basic versions...

Washdown scales. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Mettler-Toledo has a new line of extra-durable washdown scales designed to withstand the rigors of harsh food manufacturing, chemical and industrial environments, says the company. The new TRIMWEIGH III scales are sold as complete scales with a...

Can seamer upgrades. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... ANGELUS has upgraded several of its can seamers. The new stainless steel base top plate addresses the problem of corrosion on packaging equipment. The stainless steel 304 seamer provides a micro-finish appearance, is durable and reduces...

Stretch wrapping system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Lantech introduced the Q300XT plus Stretch Wrapping System to solve double handling problems that are common with stretch wrapping systems. The unit automatically attaches and cuts the film, allowing the forklift operator to accomplish tasks...

Metal detector. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Safeline Metal Detection launched the PowerPhase Metal Detector to protect products from most types of ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel contamination. These products incorporate an advanced coil design for enhanced sensitivity and...

Case packer. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Hi-Speed Checkweigher's new Robocaser case packer can automatically group and pack up to 300 flexible packages into cases per minute. According to the company, it is able to cycle quickly and smoothly to pick and place a wide variety of bags,...

Control system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... FMC FoodTech/Allen Systems introduced the DMT-1 (Digital Magnetic Technology) controller. Now a single DMT controller "box" can be used to control Allen, FMC or other conveyor models. It is designed for use in start/stop distribution...

Form-fill-seal equipment. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Winpak Lane Inc. has enhanced its Model W-18 vertical-form-fill-seal equipment. The unit has a two-axis servo which allows product filling and film index profile changes with the push of a button. The equipment produces four-sided sealed...

Fluid bed dryer. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Wolverine Proctor & Schwartz, Inc. has made improvements to its Jetzone Fluid Bed Dryer for production of roasted vegetables. The fluidizing air cushion surrounds and tumbles the product above the conveyor, resulting in rapid heat transfer,...

Metal detector. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Thermo Electron Corporation launched the DSP IP, a food and beverage metal detector that is impervious to pressure washdown. Based on the Goring Kerr DSP3 range of digital signal processing metal detectors, the DSP IP meets and exceeds the...

Shaft mounting system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... SEW-Eurodrive introduced the TorqLOC, a keyless hollow shaft mounting system that adds versatility to SEW 7-Series hollow shaft reducers. The system has interchangeable bushings for mounting SEW hollow shaft gear reducer products onto various...

Adhesive guide. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... National Adhesives offers a new, free glue line measuring guide to enable food manufacturers to ensure the glue lines on their cases and cartons are precise. The guide allows both gap measurements and solid bead width to help manufacturers...

Product collator. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Automated Product Systems Corporation introduced a complete range of Product Collators and layer-forming tables to orient and collate multi-packs of shrink-wrapped product, cardboard cartons and cases. APS systems form complex patterns of...

Kettles and tanks. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Lee Industries, Inc. Process Systems and Equipment Division has kettles and tanks that can be designed to include a number of features. Custom agitation can include specialty inclined agitators, vacuum pressure designs with mechanical seals and...

Rotary actuators. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... SKF Motion Technologies offers rotary actuators designed to provide precise positioning, efficiency, accuracy and repeatability in heavy-duty industrial applications. The units feature modular construction for customization and perform with few...

Conveyor system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... mk Automation, Inc. introduced a system of flattop/tabletop chain conveyors for high-volume product applications. Suitable for product transportation and accumulation in process areas of the bottling, food packaging, brewing, soft drink, snack,...

Lubrication system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Farval Lubrication Systems Inc. introduced ExactoServe, a centralized lubrication system with adjustable oil and grease feeders. ExactoServe utilizes positive displacement volumetric output injectors to deliver precise amounts of oil or grease...

Robot packaging machine. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... Hassia USA introduced the A+F TwinLine 2-Axis Robot Packaging Machine designed to provide speed and flexibility in end-line packaging systems. Features of the unit include an exclusive gripper arm drive with two pairs of identical drive arms...

Snack packaging system. (Focus on IEFP/PACK EXPO Products).
January 1, 2003... A new IPS Integrated Snack Food Packaging System from Heat and Control combines the Ishida ATLAS bag-maker and the Ishida Millenium multi-head weigher into one system. According to the manufacturer this allows the unit to produce large and...

Potato halver. (Focus on Size Reduction).
January 1, 2003... Key Technology, Inc.'s Farmco Division offers the Potato Halver in its line of grading and separating equipment. It cuts too-long potatoes in half crosswise, so that french-fry processors can increase yield, achieve length specifications and...

Shredder. (Focus on Size Reduction).(Urschel Laboratories)
January 1, 2003... Urschel Laboratories' new CC-D Shredder can shred cheese for bulk packaging, pizza toppings, tacos and salads, as well as cut potatoes for hash browns, slice/shred carrots for salads and slice various fruits and vegetables. Features of this...

Grinding mill. (Focus on Size Reduction).(NETZSCH Inc.)
January 1, 2003... The Dry Grinding and Dispersion division of NETZSCH Incorporated introduced a flexible, high speed Universal Mill CUM that can be used for the production of cocoa powder and sugar. It provides precise control of particle size with no over- or...

Milling and dispersion. (Focus on Size Reduction).(NaraKom)
January 1, 2003... NaraKom introduced the Super Clean Mill (SCM) with a direct drive that eliminates drive belt dust and features a double shaft seal that satisfies any containment requirement. Every part on the SCM main body is detachable for washing. Pin and...

Auto-slicer/dicer. (Focus on Size Reduction).(Carruthers Equipment Co.)
January 1, 2003... Carruthers Equipment Company introduced the new Auto-Slicer/Dicer Model 5100 for slicing/dicing fresh product consistently over a wide temperature range. Fully cooked products can also be cut from as small as 1/8-inch to up to 6 inches. ...

Food safety: say goodbye to the burn; short of putting warning labels on their products, food processors need to balance between the safety steps they take and the expectations of customers and consumers.
January 1, 2003... America has declared war on microscopic nasties, whether they are found on a cruise ship or in a packinghouse. Any environment that can harbor viruses and bacteria that can adversely affect the health of U.S. consumers is being swabbed, coated...

The quest for efficiency: line optimization is a journey, not a destination.(Tennessee Bun Co.'s automated plant)
January 1, 2003... NO MATTER HOW EFFICIENT A FOOD PLANT IS, THERE'S always room for improvement. Consider the Tennessee Bun Co. The Dickson, Tenn.-based foodservice supplier was founded in 1997 with the objective of being the most automated bakery possible. "You...

Ask the expert. (Air Products).(how to choose a supplier of cryogenic freezing systems)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Q What should I look for in a supplier of cryogenic freezing systems? A Consider three criteria: equipment, cryogen supply and services. For equipment, work with a supplier who understands and has experience with your type of process. The...

Mix Proof Valves.(Sudmo)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sudmo offers the most widely used leak-free PMO Mix Proof Valves in the food and dairy industries. They provide for secure separation of incompatible fluids in a wide variety of applications. Plants that utilize mix proof technology estimate an...

Single Seat & Aseptic Valves.(Sudmo)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Available in a variety of types, Sudmo Single Seat Valves feature advanced, hygienic valve technology for a variety of sanitary and aseptic applications. Easy to maintain, Sudmo single seat valves contain a maintenance-free actuator which holds...

Long Stroke Valves.(Sudmo)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Sudmo Long Stroke Valves are specially designed for high viscosity media and fluids with high solid content or poor flow characteristics. The new valves are available in a variety of body styles including shut-off, change-over, tank outlet and...

Regulating Valve.(from Sudmo)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Sudmo Regulating Valve has an electromagnetic positioner for applications that require accurate control of temperature, pressure and flow. Its features include a sensing system for continuously measuring the actual value of the valve stroke...

Flow Diversion Device.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... For milk HTST pasteurization systems, the rugged Sudmo Flow Diversion Device assures that product reaches legal pasteurization temperature before allowing forward flow. Common applications include HTST flow diversion and use as a divert, or...

Lights, cameras, action! (Efficiency).(Alcoa Closure Systems International's Line Efficiency Improvement Program uses video analysis)
January 1, 2003... If Francis Ford Coppola was an engineer, he'd probably be directing Alcoa Closure Systems International's Line Efficiency Improvement Program (LEIP). Armed with a dozen or more high-speed video cameras and a multiplexer editing unit, field...

Aseptic milk bottles come of age: aseptic milk processing, filling and packaging in plastic gains commercial acceptance--another milestone for fluid milk containers.(Tetra Pak Inc.'s system wins FDA approval)
January 1, 2003... UNTIL RECENTLY, THE ONLY FDA-ACCEPTED, COMMERCIAL, aseptically processed and packaged dairy-based (low acid) beverages in plastic bottles available for sale at ambient temperature came from Columbus, Ohio-based Ross Products, a division of...

Smarter, smaller, simpler machine control. (Tech Update).(describes various control products by type)
January 1, 2003... NO MATTER HOW YOU SLICE OR PACKAGE IT, FOR SUPPLIERS' machine-control technology to attract users, it should better manage machine operation, be modular, innovative, intelligent, reliable and cost effective. It has to simplify control, be...

Web watch.(lists several Web sites of interest to food industry)
January 1, 2003... Admix, Inc. We invite you to visit www.admix.com where you will find solutions to the mixing challenges that face your specific process along with information on our wide range of in-line and in-tank sanitary equipment to handle all your...

Hot sauce maker says no sweat to mixing challenge; high-shear rotor
January 1, 2003... THE CHALLENGE OF preparing an authentic African hot sauce for the US market was an easy assignment for Green Garden Foods of Kent, Washington. This custom dressing and sauce manufacturer is known for its ability to source exotic ingredients and...

Shiloh Foods takes side dishes to a new level; X-ray technology locates small pieces of metal in products packaged in metallic or aluminum trays. (Field Reports).(re-evaluates its HACCP program)
January 1, 2003... WHEN SIDE DISH MANUFACTURER Shiloh Foods was reevaluating its HACCP program, it was also undertaking a new product launch. Up until that point, the company had been packaging its mashed and sweet potatoes, broccoli and cheese, corn pudding,...