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OSI Group: Open for innovation

November 14, 2011

Andy Hanacek

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With its new culinary innovation center in Aurora, Ill., and dry-sausage facility in West Jordan, Utah, OSI Group sends a loud-and-clear message that it is ready to carry its customers to the next level.
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2012 Consumer Trends Report

November 11, 2011

Sam Gazdziak

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Even with the current economic struggles, retailers and restaurant operators are finding growth opportunities.
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Formulation Strategies: Hot breakfasts fight off the chill?

November 10, 2011

Olivia Sant' Angelo

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What we eat for breakfast varies markedly in different cultures around the world, but often includes carbohydrates such as cereals, rice or bread and bakery products, fruit and vegetables, protein — such as meat, fish, eggs or dairy products — and hot or cold beverages.
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Processing bacon to perfection

November 11, 2011

Elizabeth Fuhrman

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Not all bacon is created equal. From the farm to processing, the differences in bacons are vast with small dissimilarities in any area giving the products the attributes that they have.
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A bit(e) of E. coli history

November 15, 2011

Bill Marler, Marler Clark LLP PS

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A history of E. coli O157:H7 as an “adulterant,” and why other EHECs should be “adulterants” too.
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Barrier technology is changing, between the lines

November 15, 2011

Chip Bolton, J.H. Bolton Communications LLC

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Looking at the current big picture of barrier films packaging in the meat industry, it would not be a complete exaggeration just to shrug your shoulders and think not a lot is changing.
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Ensuring food safety in cook/chill processes

November 15, 2011

Lynn Knipe

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Validation of RTE product safety is necessary, and helped by a combination of skills and principles.
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Going to the next level

November 16, 2011

Dennis R. Johnson

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With E. coli O157:H7, more tests are conducted each year. Thankfully, the vast majority of the results have been negative, but there are still positive findings.
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Consistent meat slicing

November 16, 2011

Sam Gazdziak

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Versatile slicers help processors produce the growing number of package sizes and slice widths on the market.
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Sharing sustainability performance with consumers

November 16, 2011

Leigh Ann Johnston

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Three tips for more effective consumer-based sustainability communications.
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Traceability: Keep your company from losing its way

November 15, 2011

Shawn K. Stevens

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It is difficult to overstate the importance of maintaining a system which maximizes effective and accurate food traceability. Certainly, failure can and has resulted in financial disaster and bankruptcy for even the largest of companies.
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Creating meat and poultry components

November 22, 2011

Donna Berry

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Not sure about you, but I have been enjoying some very decent hot sandwiches at very unsuspecting establishments, such as mini marts, coffee shops and even — brace yourself — vending machines.
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Keeping inspection, detection a safe process

November 10, 2011

Megan Pellegrini

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The training process for inspection and detection systems remains crucial, but technological improvements have helped make this equipment even safer.
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Keeping pace with growing world demand

November 15, 2011

Dan Emery

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Just last month, I attended the Center of Excellence conference of protein and feed manufacturers in Barcelona, Spain, where I spoke to the group about brand building in the United States.
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CP Packaging LLC gets new VP

November 17, 2011

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CP Packaging LLC of Appleton, Wis., has appointed Keith Wietharn as its vice president of sales and marketing, a new post within the company.
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Lohmann Animal Health International expands live vaccine distribution

November 17, 2011

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To meet ever-increasing customer demand for live vaccines, Lohmann Animal Health International has broken ground on a $6 million expansion project in Winslow, Maine.
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Fortress Technology celebrates its 15th anniversary

November 17, 2011

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Fortress Technology is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Since its start in 1996, Fortress has grown into a global enterprise with main offices in Canada, the UK and Brazil serving North America, Europe and Latin America respectively.
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Birko chairman named "Influential Young Professional"

November 17, 2011

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Birko announced that its chairman and owner, Kelly Green, has been named to the “Top 25 Most Influential Young Professionals” list by ColoradoBiz magazine.
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FSIS declares E Coli an adulterant

November 17, 2011

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Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) announced that it has performed comprehensive STEC testing with a variety of clients and has become proficient in testing for the six E. coli serogroups known as STEC.
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Web Spotlight November 2011

November 18, 2011

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Meat-processing industry suppliers have a wealth of industry expertise, research and product information available on their websites.
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Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. announces new appointment

November 21, 2011

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Meyn Food Processing Technology B.V. announced the appointment of Han Defauwes as the company’s new president and CEO by the Supervisory Board.
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Packaging Progressions Inc. has new president

November 21, 2011

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Packaging Progressions Inc., a manufacturer of innovative and cost-effective solutions for high-speed, automatic interleaving and stacking equipment, has announced the appointment of Dante Pietrinferni to the position of president.
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TKO Dock Doors creates the VertiCool

November 21, 2011

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TKO Dock Doors created the VertiCool door, the only door specifically designed for use with vertical storing dock levelers.
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Dynamic Conveyor Corp. expands presence in food industry

November 21, 2011

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Dynamic Conveyor Corp., designer of light-duty portable conveyors, is expanding its presence in the food industry with its new line of DynaClean custom food conveyor systems that promise to enhance food manufacturers’ ability to repurpose, rather than replace, essential conveyors.
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Birko introduces green technology to prevent rust

November 21, 2011

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Birko has introduced BAT Armor, an environmentally preferable chemical formulation for use on rails to prevent rust.
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Flair Flexible Packaging now available at supermarkets

November 21, 2011

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Supermarket and deli operators now have an alternative to rigid dome and tray containers for their roasted chicken and meat offerings in the Permazip packaging technology from Flair Flexible Packaging.
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NuTec offers new forming machine

November 21, 2011

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NuTEC Manufacturing offers an all hydraulic, microprocessor controlled, multi-outlet forming machine that is easy to maneuver plant wide. The NuTEC 745 is built tough, without the cumbersome weight of similar machines with mechanical parts.
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Cantrell improves Gizzard Inspection Sytem

November 21, 2011

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Cantrell has improved its GIS 2000 Gizzard Inspection System by streamlining the conveyors and making the peeler station detachable and portable. Cantrell’s new GIS 2000 has one conveyor instead of two, making the processing of gizzards quicker in addition to eliminating possible room constraints.
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Summit Hill Flavors patents Grill Flavor

November 21, 2011

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Summit Hill Flavors has been issued a patent for its special Grill Flavor process technology.
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Hollymatic offers Patty Forming Machine literature

November 21, 2011

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Hollymatic offers free literature on its 8/65 Patty Forming Machine with the exclusive Roto-Flow System.
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ScanTVS by Global Vision

November 21, 2011

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ScanTVS is by Global Vision is an innovative inspection system, which allows you to verify that all printed materials, such as package inserts, cartons, labels, foils, tubes, etc., match approved "Masters".
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OCS introduced its newest Checkweigher

November 21, 2011

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OCS introduced its newest model - HC-Medium - at Pack Expo. With this model, OCS completes its “checkweigher family” series: From basic checkweighing with EC-Essential (150ppm) over advanced checkweighing with HC-Medium (250ppm) to HC-Avantgarde (650ppm) for comprehensive applications.
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Heat and Control: Fryer

November 21, 2011

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Heat and Control’s Breaded Products Fryer fries coated and uncoated seafood, poultry, meats, vegetables and other prepared foods.
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