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Major investment at US plant responds to rapid growth of the cheese culture market. More capacity and new facilities will go into operation this April at the Danisco cultures plant in Madison, USA, to meet the growing US demand for frozen Direct Vat Inoculants (DVI) cultures for cheese. The $9 million investment includes one of the biggest ultra-cold stores in the world and a high-tech automatic packaging line for handling frozen DVI cultures in pellet form. Danisco has...
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Many different approaches are being used to increase milk production of dairy cows. A study recently completed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) indicates that improving drinking water through a technology created by EAU Technologies, has the potential to produce the desired results. Penn Vet worked with EAU Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of Electrolyzed Water - EMPOWERED WATER(TM) - for high-volume, business-to-business...
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BASF, a major chemicals and plastics producer, has teamed up with beverage bottle manufacturer ALPLA to create a bottle for milk and yoghurt drinks using impact resistant Polystyrene (PS-I). A spokesperson at BASF confirmed that the bottle is currently being tested by a European dairy producer and this company will probably introduce the bottles into the market in mid 2008. BASF is confident it will be writing a "first success" story soon thereafter. BASF's Polystyrene type...
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Krones has introduced a new system called Checkmat 753 HF that it claims offers simple-to-use fill level inspection for bottles through touch screen technology. The company says that the unit inspects up to 72,000 bottles per hour with maximised accuracy. It accepts bottles of any size, shape or colour and even paper or plastic labels will not affect the measurements. However, the technology can not be used for cans. It describes the system as offering "accurate, safe...
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SemBioSys Genetics Inc., a biotechnology company developing a portfolio of therapeutic proteins for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, today announced that it has signed an option agreement with The Instituto de Agrobiotecnologia Rosario S.A. (INDEAR) based in Rosario, Argentina. INDEAR is a joint venture company formed by Bio Sidus AG S.A. and Bioceres S.A. to develop manufacturing and development capabilities for agricultural biotechnology products for South American markets. Under the...
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Official judges for World Dairy Expo 2008 have been appointed. The individuals responsible for placing nearly 2,500 head of dairy cattle during the five-day show are: Central National Ayrshire Show – Steve White, New Castle, Indiana Central National Brown Swiss Show – Wayne Sliker, St. Paris, Ohio National Guernsey Show - Madison – Carrie Sears, South Deerfield, Massachusetts International Holstein Show –...
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Technical Advances in Vitamin Physical Properties and Premix Performance
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After more than a decade since its original approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Monsanto’s recombinant protein hormone — formulated to help dairy cows produce more milk — is under fire. The hormone, Posilac, is a form of recombinant bovine somatotropin. BST is naturally produced in dairy cows as a trigger to produce milk. Posilac was approved for use in dairy cows to get more milk during their natural lactation cycle. The use of the rBST originally was...
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The ability to milk over 300 cows an hour is the result of a new milking plant installation at Grove Dairy Farm in Castlederg, Ireland. Since completing his studies at Greenmount Agricultural College, Antrim three years ago, John Mitchell has taken over the management of the family owned dairy farm, while his sister, Lisa Surphlis, is responsible for processing and packaging milk that comes not only from the 350 strong Grove Farm herd, but also from their uncle's 300 cow herd. And the...
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Smart Sensors for Grain and Forage Management
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A three-year project designed to test the safety of producing cheese from unpasteurised milk has been announced by the Campden Chorleywood Food Research Association (CCFRA). The study, funded by the UK Food Standards Agency (FSA), will focus on the effects of strains of Mycobacterium bovis and E. coli pathogens in unpasteurised milk when used to make cheeses. The findings from the project, which kicked off on 1 September this year, could have major implications for cheese...
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A new line of freeze-dried and frozen cultures for yoghurt production offer a cost effective replacement for milk solids, while also retaining taste and texture, their manufacturer claims. Danisco claims that by using its new Yo-Mix cultures, yoghurt manufacturers can reduce the milk solid content of their products by one per cent, while retaining viscosity in the final product. The launch of the cultures could offer yoghurt processors a cost effective alternative for...
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Food waste left over from cheese processing could soon be as much of a money-spinner as the finished product itself under a new scheme being trialled in the US. The Fairview Swiss cheese plant in Pennsylvania, owned by John Koller & Son, will soon be powered partially from biogas made from food waste like whey, according to the Pennsylvania's agriculture departmant. As processors continue to face rising commodity and energy costs, a growing number of manufacturers are looking...
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A new filling machine technology specifically designed for chilled products like milk, can allow processors to step up productivity during packaging, its manufacturer claims. Tetra Pak claims that its Tetra Rex TR/27 XH filling machine can fill about 7,000 Gable top base packages per hour, whilst meeting an unprecedented level of hygiene standards compared to similar products. As processors look to capitalise on growing consumer demand for added-value goods with...
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Norel Makes History in Asia with the Opening of Its New Plant in Malaysia
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Time for tough action on dirty dairying, say Greens The cringe factor that stops councils from prosecuting farmers for environmental pollution must stop, says Green Party Agriculture Spokesperson Nandor Tanczos. "There is no excuse for turning a blind eye to the environmental vandalism committed by a large number of dairy farmers. We all know that agriculture is a major factor in our current economic boom. We all know that some farmers are indeed excellent stewards of the...
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A cold pasteurisation technique that uses ozone gas allows processors to create food without damaging healthy components, according to its developer. Pastair, a Sweden-based company, said the newly developed process would cut also down on energy costs compared to other sterilisation methods. "The great advantage with the new technique is that it opens up possibilities to create food without damaging important active biological and healthy components, in other words, the...
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Contented cows may be giving more than milk these days. Their manure could help to turn the lights on at farms, thanks to a project being undertaken by the Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas Cooperative Extension. The Institute received a grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to test an on-farm manure-to-energy conversion system for future use on Central Texas dairies. "This project is a little more than ‘the price of gas is high and we're trying to...
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The milk from cows injected with steroids may cause low immunity level in humans, leading to several diseases. Such animals are given steroids so that they can produce more milk. Also, steroid injections are known to speed up the process of fowl or calf birth in animals. Several cattle pen owners use this unnatural method to increase their profits. Sadly, this also leads to low infertility among cows and buffaloes. Generally, the owners of cattle pens...
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A cheese containing a Chr Hansen probiotic has been launched in Italy, a move which reinforces the growing trend for companies to use probiotics outside of the traditional yoghurt pot. The Ciambello cheese will contain the bacteria BB-12, and has been aimed at the Italian market because of the countries interest in buying cheese and a growing public awareness of diet-related health benefits, Chr Hansen said. Dairy foods, including fermented milks and yoghurts, are among the best...
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Organic milk was not seen to be richer in vitamins or selenium than conventional milk, found a new study presented this week that contradicts the conclusions of an earlier, similar study. Scientists from the Swedish University of Agricultural Scientists analysed the vitamin and selenium content of milk from organically-reared cows and compared it to that of milk from conventionally-reared cows. They thought they may see some differences since nutrient levels are understood to be directly...
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High throughput cheese manufacturing for screening and testing is now possible with the development of a new manufacturing system in which as many as 600 micro cheeses can be made. The miniature cheeses can subsequently be tested and analysed for relevant attributes such as flavour profile and texture properties as well as bacterial activity and viability. The system, developed at NIZO food research, makes cost effective large scale screening a reality. During the 5th NIZO dairy...
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Leading dairy group Fonterra has hit out at new government legislation in its native New Zealand that will force it to supply local rivals with more milk over the next two years.
Agricultural minister Jim Anderton announced Friday that the company, which is estimated to control over 90 per cent of the country's dairy supply, must offer more milk at regulated prices to its domestic rivals for the next two years.
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