A milk processor moved from a 90-year-old operation into a newer facility in Kent, Wash. Smith Brothers Farms made the most of the space, designing process areas for efficiency, safety and future growth. 

Invensys’cloud-hosted Wonderware Historian online edition enables dairy processors to safely share more production and operations data with their workers while lowering their IT burden. 

The Sitrans FM MAG 1100F sensor is specifically designed for the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries, and is available with hygienic and flexible process connections

 The time and temperature used to pasteurize raw milk affects the taste. Upkeep and maintenance affect the durability and lifetime of equipment. Vendors share their best practice recommendations. 

Dairy processors said they seek durable packaging materials to increase stability as their products move through the supply chain. Processors also are using sustainable materials to extend shelf-life; seeking easy-to-open and close fitments; and developing attention-grabbing shapes and stand-up pouches.

What is the best equipment for cleaning residue from a tank after processing Greek yogurt? The North American Tank Competency Center, part of the Alfa Laval Group, put three technologies to the test.

The 25th annual Practical Membrane Technology Short Course was held earlier this month. The course focused on the basics of membrane technology and process design as well as new membrane technologies, materials and applications. In addition, participants took guided facility tours of Ecolab, GEA and GE Power & Water. 

Dairy Foods editors toured all 13 dairy processing plants that have been nominated for the 2013 Plant of the Year. We found best practices in each of them.

The Unilever Ice Cream plant in Henderson, Nev., was recognized for Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Sustainability and Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese, Gooding, Idaho, was honored for Outstanding Achievement in Energy Efficiency.