From its home base in Cincinnati, the fourth generation of the Graeter
family is taking its premium, hand-packed ice cream to grocery stores
nationwide.
The Cincinnati processor bought plenty of modern equipment for its new plant, but the company relies on veteran employees to mix and pack the ice cream by hand.
The food safety testing market continues to evolve in response to advanced technologies, improved communications, new regulations and, of course, increased distribution, including shelf-life demands. These factors are shifting priorities for U.S. food producers and altering the competitive landscape for food diagnostic testing companies.
In May, Danone’s German division switched to a plastic made from plants (not oil) for its Activia yogurt packaging sold in Germany. The new yogurt pack uses a corn-based plastic called Ingeo from NatureWorks, Minnetonka, Minn. Vermont-based Stonyfield Farm converted its four-pack multicups to the same material in October 2010 (see Dairy Foods, November 2010).
ITW Muller’s Octopus 505 AL is said to be ideal for food and beverage manufacturers looking to increase productivity without compromising cost. An upgrade from the Octopus 303, the 505
With the PET-Asept D Compact for dry-aseptics, Krones has created an ultra-flexible machine for the low output range, one that assures a high level of availability into the bargain. The
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. said its Thermo Scientific Xpert C400 is the first model in a line of next-generation x-ray systems for contaminant detection and product inspection. The Xpert C400
The new HydroWhirl Poseidon (HWP) from Bete Fog Nozzle is a versatile clean-in-place rotating tank-washing nozzle that combines slow-moving rotation and high-impact spray pattern for more efficient cleaning. It is
A newly engineered case packer with auto-changeover from BluePrint Automation uses a three and four-axis Delta robot to case pack snack bags and other flexible packages. The new design simplifies