| December 5, 2012 | News for professionals in the dairy foods industry |
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- Chobani named 2012 Processor of the Year by Dairy Foods
Chobani earned the title 2012 Processor of the Year from Dairy Foods for its market leadership, new product development and community involvement. The company began in upstate New York in 2005 and has grown to 1,700 employees. The award will be presented during IDFA's Dairy Forum in January. DairyFoods.com
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- WhiteWave releasing new almond and soy yogurts in new year
WhiteWave Foods is looking to extend its plant-based yogurt segment in the U.S., releasing two new soy- and almond-based varieties next year. "We currently have plant-based yogurts under the Silk brand today, but in partnership with the Alpro organization, who have just a fantastic tasting yogurt, we have been able to fundamentally improve the overall performance of the launch that we have coming up here in January," said WhiteWave president Blaine McPeak. FoodBusinessNews.net (free registration)
(12/3)
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- Siemens touts efficiency of new PCS implementation
Siemens is encouraging dairy farmers to install a process control system to reduce costs and keep up with new innovations. The company's SIMATIC PCS 7 software uses process line and tank manager modules to control the progress of jobs. "The process visualization allows monitoring and tracking of the corresponding material movements at all times," said Siemen's Rudiger Seliger. DairyReporter.com (France)
(12/4)
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- FSMA deadline escaping notice of foreign food suppliers
Many food facilities in China, Mexico and other foreign countries are unaware of or confused by the looming re-registration deadline for the Food Safety Modernization Act, according to Ben England of FDAImports, a regulations consultancy company. Registrations must be updated by Dec. 31 or foreign suppliers may find their goods are refused entry. "This is a worldwide problem. If you're buying from a foreign supplier, they need to be moving on this," England said. FoodNavigator
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- Plan for 2013 with help of IDFA Online Buyers' Guide
When planning your dairy company's budget for 2013, be sure to visit the IDFA Online Buyers' Guide. It's a complete directory of dairy-related products and services in one easy-to-navigate website. Locate businesses alphabetically, by category or by custom search and link directly to qualified vendors' websites. With hundreds of listings, the guide makes it easy to find affordable suppliers for your next purchasing decision.
- 5 food safety workshops scheduled for next year
Save the date for one of these 2013 "Dairy Plant Food Safety Workshop for Large Enterprises" sessions: Feb. 12–13 in Rosemont, Ill.; March 26–27 in Minneapolis, Minn.; June 4–5 in Baraboo, Wis.; Aug. 6–7; and Nov. 5–6 in conjunction with the International Dairy Show in Chicago, Ill. Registration is open for the February, March and June workshops.
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- Spanish Manchego takes top prize at World Cheese Awards
Spain's Manchego DO -- Gran Reserva from Dehesa de los Llanos S.L. was announced as the new World Champion at the World Cheese Awards. Four U.S. cheesemakers were honored in the top 16 including Harbison from the Cellars at Jasper Hill in Vermont and
Rogue River Blue from Oregon's Rogue Creamery. The Gourmet Retailer
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