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NEW GP SERIES OFFERS PORTABLE CHILLING WITH R410A REFRIGERANT

SAFC A RECOGNIZED MANUFACTURER OF QUALITY CHEMICALS, BIOLOGICS

POWDER HANDLING PERFECTION! IMPROVING YOUR SYSTEMSʼ PERFORMANCE

Sterling has recently introduced their GP Series portable chiller line, which features environmentally friendly R410a refrigerant. With multiple benefits, R410a also provides system efficiency as well as higher capacity rates. The GP Chillers range in models from 20-210 kW (5-60 tons) of refrigeration and are available in air and watercooled condenser models and offer a leaving coolant temperature range of 20°F to 80°F (-7.5°C to 30°C). Optional Web access to the controller will allow a

Dinh Phan, Market Segment Manager at SAFC, talks about what his group does for companies around the world.

DP: A member of the SigmaAldrich® Group, SAFC® is recognized worldwide as a trusted manufacturer of high-quality specialty chemicals and biologics. SAFC provides raw materials and contract manufacturing services focused for the life science,

If handling and processing powders in sanitary applications is your responsibility, you should stop and visit the Powder Doctors at booth 10057 (Nu-Con Equipment and PowderSolutions). Nobody else brings as much experience, equipment capabilities and technical expertise to the table. They will improve the efficiency, reliability and performance of your powder handling systems, at every stage―receiving, processing and final packing. Powder-Solutions will be demonstrating the

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OSD: Tell our readers a little about your company.

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ISBT SEEKS TO ADVANCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF BEVERAGE INDUSTRY

FRONTIER GLOBAL SCIENCES A PIONEER IN FIELD OF HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS

ARIZONA INSTRUMENTʼS GREEN SOLUTIONS FOR MOISTURE, TOXIC GAS

Larry Hobbs, Executive Director at the International Society of Beverage Technologists, explains what his company has done for the science of beverages.

Tom Poole, CEO at Frontier Global Sciences, tells us what his company has to offer the industry.

Rick Ervin, Director of Sales at Arizona Instrument LLC, reveals what makes his company successful.

OSD: What is the ISBT?

OSD: Tell us about Frontier Global Sciences. What’s your main line of business?

OSD: What products does your company provide?

LH: The International Society of Beverage Technologists is the premier beverage technical society with members in 35 countries. For 57 years, our organization of beverage professionals, manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, ingredients and services

TP: We are a scientific laboratory that has focused on the analysis of heavy metals for almost 20 years now. We work closely with the manufacturers of nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, food and personal care products.

RE: Arizona Instrument LLC is the exclusive manufacturer of Computrac Moisture Analyzers and Jerome Toxic Gas Analyzers. We make and service all our instrumentation here in Chandler, Ariz., and have been in business for about 30 years.

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AES CHEMUNEX: ONE-STOP SHOPPING FOR ALL YOUR MICROBIOLOGICAL NEEDS

PHILLIPS GOURMET SPECIALIZES IN UNIQUE, HIGH-QUALITY MUSHROOMS

IGPS PALLETS PROVIDE STATE-OF-THE-ART SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY

Analytical testing and lab automation equipment saves time and money.

Kate Foley, Industrial Sales Manager at Phillips Gourmet, discusses what’s new at her company.

KF: Phillips Gourmet is the industrial division of Phillips Mushroom Farms, the largest grower and processor of specialty mushrooms in the United States. We’ve been growing mushrooms for over 80 years, specializing in exotic mushroom varieties, such

Launched in 2006, iGPS has brought to market the first advance in pallet rental in six decades—highly engineered, discretely traceable and 100 percent recyclable all-plastic rental pallets that are “lighter, stronger, safer and greener” than pallets made of wood. iGPS pallets are 30 percent lighter than pallets made of wood and are vastly better for the environment, saving on transport costs and helping to reduce greenhouse gases. The company’s pallets are also more hygienic and, unlike wood alternatives, do not absorb liquids that can cross-contaminate food or harbor

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AES Chemunex provides a full range of analytical testing and lab automation equipment to help food microbiology labs of all sizes ensure quality and safety at every step of the manufacturing process. AES Chemunex has multiple technology platforms from conventional media, real-time PCR, flow cytometry and rapid methods, making the company a one-stop shop for your microbiological needs. This includes testing raw materials, analyzing in-process Continued on Page 37

OSD: Tell our readers about Phillips Gourmet.

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MICROTHERMICS GIVES YOU MORE FOR LESS With MicroThermics UHT, HTST and Aseptic Processors, you get more for less: • More research→Less time to market. • More accurate Results→Less work. • More capabilities→Less complication. • More support→Less trouble. • More competitive advantage for less money This year you get More for Less! MicroThermics is introducing their new “2011 Model Year” UHT/HTST processors. These new designs give you more for less! In their continuing effort to support

their clients and provide the best equipment and services, their new models now include 1) Full sanitary design, 2) PLC control, 3) Integral Data Acquisition standard. They have been able to do this while maintaining their current price levels and service. This represents a huge savings to their clients so you get more value for your money. They are also introducing their new Mini Production Research systems this year. These new processors have the same process capabilities and virtually the same flexibility as their

QSM INC. / TRU-FLO VALVES: FOR PRODUCTS THAT ENDURE INTO THE FUTURE QSM Inc., the manufacturer of TRU-FLO Valves and Automation, has become the manufacturer you can count on to meet your needs, get your product on time and deliver them with the quality you need to meet your requirements. Quality is the first priority in developing the Tru-Flo products for today’s marketplace. Tru-Flo Valves and Automation Products are not only here today to meet your processing and manufacturing needs, but they stand strong into the

future with the design and engineering support of their manufacturer, QSM Inc. Tru-Flo Sanitary, Industrial and Automated products have quickly become the products of choice by today’s leading food, personal care and equipment manufacturers. QSM’s focus was never to bring to market products that were comparable in design and features as those well-known manufacturing brand names we have all come to know so well—and pay for.

Oser ’s Show Daily traditional research systems; however, they are contained in more open cabinet cabinet. These cabinets’ more open design make the components easier to access. While this design makes service easier, it is also a great learning aid. Many people understand processes more easily when they can literally see where the product is going for each step, and what happens to it during that step. With this design, the flow of the Continued on Page 12

QSM’s focus with the Tru-Flo product line is to “give all of the extras without the extra cost”…or extra lead times. QSM’s Tru-Flo brand was one of the first to provide higher quality sanitary, clamp end valves to the broad marketplace without making distributors and end users alike wait for the added cost features of mirror polishing, passivation, cavity fillers, anti-static device, and same day automation, etc. In the past decade, many new manufacturers have become available to distributors for valve and automation products, but not many are concerned with providing better quality products. These new suppliers’ focus has been on Continued on Page 29

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FOOD INGREDIENT SOLUTIONS BRINGS VIVAPIGMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES Food Ingredient Solutions is featuring VIVAPIGMENTS™, a kosher, vegetablebased natural alternative to artificial FD&C lakes and carmine. Earlier this year, Food Ingredient Solutions signed an exclusive agreement with Colarome for U.S. sales of VIVAPIGMENTS natural pigments, combining Food Ingredient Solutions application and marketing expertise with Colarome’s breakthrough patented natural pigment technology. VIVAPIGMENTS are made using a process in which natural vegetable dyes are encapsulated by co-extrusion into an insoluble rice protein matrix, which is

then ground to approximately 10 microns on a fluid bed air jet mill. The resulting colors are, like synthetic lakes, water and oil dispersible, coloring by pigmentation. This makes them ideal for coloring tablets, panned candies, compound coating, yogurt coatings, seasoning blends, sugar, salt, inclusions, powdered beverage mixes, etc. Even where it is possible to use a dye, use of VIVAPIGMENTS can greatly reduce the usage rate. Traditionally, the vast majority of natural colors have been dyes, which are fine for coloring solutions but not very Continued on Page 32

WATSON-MARLOW MASOSINE PUMPS FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE APPLICATIONS Watson-Marlow MasoSine positive displacement pumps are the result of more than 25 years’ engineering innovation. With no meshing parts in the product stream and no complex timing gears or multiple seals to maintain, MasoSine’s unique sinusoidal pumping action delivers higher performance and more simple maintenance than other pump types in a wide range of food and beverage applications: Poultry: Using large open cavities to gently transfer large solids through the

pump from suction to discharge, MasoSine pumps offer the ultimate solution for pumping whole poultry pieces. By reducing both product damage and the need for hand sorting, MasoSine pumps deliver high quality product with a dramatic increase in hourly production rate. Dairy: MasoSine’s low shear, near pulseless pumping action transfers curd with little damage. By pumping gently, MasoSine helps customers achieve higher curd yield, higher fat content and reduced amount of fines during transfer. Undamaged curd requires less dressing and prevents plugs in the drain table, improving the end product and cutting down-time. Juice: The MasoSine pump creates a powerful suction, perfect for pumping thick juice concentrate or emptying tankers, eliminating the cavitation delays and damage experienced with other pump types. The undulating contour of the pump’s low shear rotor also transports product more gently than pumps with meshing rotors, protecting product quality throughout the pumping process. With a single shaft and rotor, MasoSine pumps are simple to operate, easy to maintain and even quicker to clean. MasoSine pumps offer CIP capability and are certified under 3A, the industry standard for food sanitation and hygiene. For more information, call 800282-8823, e-mail [email protected], visit www.wmpg.com or stop by booth 16061. MicroThermics (Con’t. from p. 4)

product and utilities is easy to follow, regardless of the process. As always, their equipment produces production quality samples of your: • Milk, • Juice, • Soy milk, • Ice cream, • Puddings, • And more! Let them make your research more efficient and get your products to market faster and cheaper! Come and see these innovations and what is coming later this year (like their Sample Management System) at their booth 4639. They hope to see you there! For more information, call 919-8788045, e-mail [email protected], visit www.microthermics.com or stop by booth 4639.

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MEET THE FUTURE OF CLEAN AT BOOTH 18040 Nilfisk CFM unveils new food processing vacuum cleaners at process expo. With an increasing amount of food recalls and allergic reactions due to harmful bacteria and cross-contamination in food processing plants across the country, plant managers are under a great amount of pressure to keep their plants clean, while also cutting costs. Nilfisk CFM, one of the world’s leading industrial vacuum manufacturers, is helping the food and beverage industry meet those challenges with the launch of their new S2 and S3 industrial vacuum cleaners. On display for the first time (ever!) at Process Expo 2010, the S2 and

S3 line of vacuums feature strong, solid construction and cutting-edge innovations like an electronic keypad with LED indicators that monitor the performance of the main and HEPA filters. Designed to meet the specific cleaning needs of the food industry like removing fine flour or sticky whey powder from overhead areas and cleaning hot ovens, the two-motor S2 comes with a 50 liter (13 gallon) collection container, while the S3 three-motor machine is available with 50 or 100 liter (26 gallon) collection capacities. Extremely ergonomic, the vacuums feature a modular design for easy modifications, upgrades and servicing. The S2 and S3

ATOKA A SMALL COMPANY WITH TOP-NOTCH CUSTOMER SERVICE Marc Stevens, Director of Sales & Marketing at ATOKA, explains what makes his company special. OSD: Who are your target end users?

MS: ATOKA supplies various cranberry products to clients in 30 countries around the world. Our primary market segments include: snack food and trail mix packers, cereal makers, granola bar and bakery

NOVOZYMES ACRYLAWAY— A LOW-ACRYLAMIDE FUTURE BECKONS Since the discovery in 2002 that acrylamide is formed when starchy foods are baked or fried at high temperatures, this natural chemical substance has been raising a number of concerns and posing manufacturers with the challenge of how to effectively reduce its concentration in their products. The CIAA, the confederation of the food and drink industries of the EU, launched an acrylamide reduction toolbox to offer the most efficient solutions

to assist the affected industries. The toolbox is a combination of suggestions for changes in raw materials, processes and recipes, with importance placed on the fact that the brand specific customer acceptance of the final products should not be impacted. There is one option within the toolkit that is growing in appeal—the innovative use of the enzyme asparaginase.

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Oser ’s Show Daily line is available with many different options, including the Longopac®, a collection system with an “endless” bag that can be dispensed as needed to any length and volume. Once filled, the bag can be cut, sealed, disposed and immediately restored for a new use. The NRTL-approved S2 and S3 can also be equipped with multistage filtration, including an optional HEPA filter to capture 99.97 percent of particulate, down to and including 0.3 microns. Both machines come standard with a manual filter shaker to quickly clean the main filter, oversized handle for easy push or pull transport, accessory storage tray and cable holder. They are available with stainless steel construction, automatic filter cleaning systems and a producers, as well as beverage bottlers.

variety of different types of filters, including HEPA and food-grade, hose and accessories. The 100-liter S3 can also be equipped with liquid or solid level sensors that automatically shut off the machine when full. Process Expo attendees can explore the many possibilities of the S2 and S3 at the Nilfisk CFM booth 18040. They can also visit the company’s food processing focus site, www.foodprocessing vacuum.com, or call 800-645-3475.

OSD: To what do you attribute your company’s success?

the large multi-nationals, but we’re small enough to understand and deliver top notch customer service. In short, we care about our clients, and we will never put ourselves in a position where we compete against them directly.

MS: ATOKA is a small business that acts like a big one. We have all of the quality systems in place to enable us to supply

For more information, call 819-356-2001, e-mail [email protected], visit www.atoka.qc.ca or stop by booth 6565.

Acrylaway® has been proven to substantially reduce acrylamide in a broad range of foods, such as biscuits, crisp bread, crackers, and potato-based snacks, and lab and pilot tests in French fry production also indicate feasible acrylamide reduction. What is truly appealing about Acrylaway is that the reduction of acrylamide in these food types is achieved without altering the tempting flavor or visual aspect of potato-based snacks—a sizable bonus for food manufacturers who are searching for acrylamide-reducing solutions and worry about the continued allure of

their products for consumers. Back To Basics The main mechanisms that cause the formation of acrylamide are commonly found in starchy foods— reducing sugars and the amino acid asparagine. During the baking or frying stage, a process called the Maillard reaction occurs—essential for important color and flavor developments in baked, fried and toasted foods. Through a cascade of reactions, the side chain of asparagine is converted Continued on Page 40

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FOOD SAFETY CONCERNS ADDRESSED IN NEW PUBLICATION FROM DIONEX CORPORATION Increasingly, global food supply chains have raised concerns about food safety. This is because more and more products are grown and processed in widely differing environments under a variety of regulatory frameworks. In addition, these products may be shipped across thousands of miles, are kept in various storage conditions and are ultimately handled by many different people. At any point in this process, products may become contaminated and unfit for consumption. Sources of contamination are alarmingly plentiful. For example, contaminants may originate from agricultural sources

such as pesticides, animal growth hormones or antibiotics. Then there are environmental sources, such as water and air pollutants, or from food production processes through adulteration. And the negative effects of food contaminants may manifest in the form of a mild rash, light headache, vomiting and more serious conditions like cancer, auto-immune diseases, thyroid problems and even death. Health effects of exposure to contaminants may become apparent only after years of prolonged exposure. Food contaminant analysis poses several challenges. Usually, the contaminant must be isolated from the food

A NEW TWIST ON BOTTLE CAP TESTING In December of 2009, Mesa Laboratories acquired the Torqo Bottle Cap Testing product line from Vibrac LLC. With years of factory floor proven experience and constant ingenuity, the Torqo line of cap testing products is quickly becoming the standard for bottle cap torque testing in the beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The Torqo system’s unique touch panel design allows for simple, reliable and accurate torque testing. The nondestructive nature of the Torqo allows customers to realize savings instantly by

allowing product to be pulled from production, accurately tested and placed back into production without sacrificing the quality that the consumer expects. The Torqo can be equipped with a Child Resistant Cap Testing Option that has the ability to test the cap of any product in the pharmaceutical or cosmetic industry after it has been packaged. The integration of HMI (Human Machine Interface) technology is what allows for repeatable and accurate results during testing. The durability and design

matrix before it can be analyzed. The proper separation technique, medium and mobile phase/gradient must be identified, depending on the suspected contaminants. Finally, a detection method sensitive to the suspected contaminants must be used. Fortunately, with Dionex technology many of these food contaminants can be extracted and identified quickly before they reach the table. Dionex has published the Dionex Food Safety Application Notebook, a 170+ page compilation of food safety applications in an easy-to-use PDF format. Dionex has worked with industry and regulatory agencies to develop extraction, sample preparation, IC and HPLC solutions for the determination of food contaminants so that they can be isolated and identified before reaching the consumer. Introducing the new Dionex Beverage Application Notebook, a

compilation of beverage applications in an easy-to-use PDF. The global growth in the introduction of new beverages (vitamin fortified water, energy drinks and herbal nutritional supplements) and the increased consumption of traditional favorites presents many more analytical challenges. The Dionex Beverage Application Notebook is an example of the Dionex commitment to provide unique analytical solutions for beverage analysis that include sample preparation, liquid chromatography for compositional testing and chromatography data management compliance and quality testing. For more information, visit www.dionex.com or stop by booth 6519.

of the Torqo system allows for the system to be placed in harsh conditions such as on the production floor or within the confines of the QC lab. The torque ranges and accuracies of the system are all inclusive and are accurate within +/- 0.5 percent of full scale of the max torque (i.e. 10 in./lb., 20 in./lb., etc). After a product test has been completed, the operator may save and print the results. Additionally, a connection can be established between the Torqo and a PC allowing the information to be exported from the system to the PC and from there the data can be graphed and interpreted by the operator. Coca-Cola and Pepsi are beginning

to adopt the Torqo product line and have begun to standardize the system in bottling facilities across the country. Recently a division of PepsiCO, PepsiAmericas, purchased 17 Torqo units to be installed in their bottling and distribution facilities across the Midwest. The Torqo is designed for efficiency, durability and repeatability. Ensuring product safety and quality with the Torqo has never been easier and more affordable. Please visit the Mesa Labs website today for more information on the product line and to contact your local or international sales representative to schedule a demonstration at your facility. Stop by booth 10041, call 303-987-8000 or visit Mesa online at www.mesalabs.com. CleanTech 2000S is a stainless steel floor model that features self-cleaning, ideal for larger industrial applications with optional boot dip station and air dryer options. The CleanTech 4000S incorporates three handwashing stations for high volume, 12-15 people/minute industrial applications. Meritech boot scrubbing systems include the MBW2, which scrubs boot soles and sides. Applications include agricultural, food processing, laboratory and wet operations where boot hygiene is required. The ProTech is a walk-through, hands only or hands/boot sanitizing system. Placed in entry areas for highvolume use, the ProTech is ideal for food plants and similar processing facilities. The XBW 2.0 is a high-volume, walkthrough boot scrubber for industrial applications, ideally suited for food processing and wet manufacturing environments. Visit booth 16050 for demo or www.meritech.com to see systems in operation. ultimately led to a much better rate of production and availability of products and no waiting for the end user. QSM’s Tru-Flo sanitary valve product line has changed the way of doing business, the delivery of products and the quality that is now available without long lead times, added costs or lowered expectations. For more information, stop by booth N-14016.

Think about the food we eat and consider the various handling that a piece of fruit or a vegetable goes through before it reaches the consumer. Farmers and growers, pickers and harvesters, food processors, canning, bottling and packaging, delivery and final preparation is part of the “food chain.” Now consider the various opportunities for contamination along this path. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 76 million food borne illnesses, or food poisoning cases, occur in the United States every year. One in four Americans contracts a foodborne illness annually. According to the CDC, “Handwashing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection.” Meritech is the world leader in automated hand and boot washing equipment.

CleanTech® brand systems have been used in agriculture, food processing, foodservice, health care and clean room manufacturing for more than 20 years. CleanTech performs a fully-automated 12-second hand wash, sanitize and rinse cycle, removing over 99.98 percent of dangerous pathogens. CleanTech delivers a consistent wash time and soap use to every handwash, ensuring every wash is effective. CleanTech’s green technology uses 75 percent less water and produces 75 percent less waste than manual handwashing. By making handwashing quick, easy and enjoyable, CleanTech increases hand hygiene compliance up to 400 percent while improving skin quality and obtaining a residual antimicrobial effect up to six hours. Meritech has developed a variety of

handwashing and boot scrubbing systems for every environment from restaurants with limited space to large food processing facilities. The CleanTech ELF is ideal for limited space applications. ELF can replace sinks, is available in wall, countertop or stainless steel table mount. ELF was designed for dry, non-industrial areas such as breakrooms, restrooms, lobbies and visitor entry areas. CleanTech ELF-C was developed for countertop installation. ELF-C’s stainless steel construction matches kitchen, restaurant and processing facility interiors. ELFC is especially useful in food serving areas where consumers can see that hygiene and customer safety is important. CleanTech 400, available with optional faucet, is ideal for kitchens, restrooms, cafeterias, customer entrances and other employee areas. CleanTech 500EZ with large soap capacity, stainless steel cabinet and wall mount is ideal for entry and sensitive areas where frequent handwashing is required.

QSM Inc. & Tru-Flo (Con’t. from p. 4)

taking a risk with your cash flow to hold a lot of that manufacturer’s inventory for the right to represent their product line. For the end user, it just meant waiting a long time for what you needed and hoping you wouldn’t have to shut down a line in the meantime. Manufacturers used to call the shots and ruled over the distributors— distributors purchased large volumes of what they hoped would be the right

inventory, were threatened by loss of representation and suffered through long lead times for any products not held in inventory. End users would just wait and try to fix what they had already installed. With the change in the global economy, the start-up of smaller, quicker manufacturers and the availability of product lines to distributors without the consumption of their cash, has

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inexpensive products that could attract attention through their price. It seemed that you either had to sacrifice quality or give in to the monopoly of the larger, brand name manufacturers with long lead times. Being a distributor for one of the larger, well-known manufacturers used to mean a lot of things—mostly it meant

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BARRY CALLEBAUTʼS SINFULLY DELICIOUS CHOCOLATES Barry Callebaut—the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products—understands that taste, texture and appearance are all important when it comes to creating sinfully delicious chocolate products. “As part of Barry Callebaut’s innovation process, we continually tap into our global expertise and utilize unique technologies in order to develop compelling concepts to present to our customers— whether it’s a top-quality ingredient or a convenient, ready-to-use product,” said Parveen Werner, Director of Marketing for Barry Callebaut North

America. “We then refine these concepts with our business partners to meet their requirements, as well as the needs of today’s consumers.” Barry Callebaut recently introduced or will soon be introducing the following products to help enhance the look, taste and texture of a variety of finished goods, while also helping its customers differentiate their confectionery, bakery and dairy products. • Callebaut Decorations is a line of highquality, ready-made chocolate decorations that are ideal for pastry chefs and chocolatiers, as well as food manufacturers

AZAR FOODSERVICE EXPANDS OFFERINGS WITH FLAVORED CHOPPED NUT TOPPINGS Azar Foodservice recently expanded its chopped nut offerings with the introduction of three new items under the Chef Xpress® brand: Chopped Candied Pistachios, Chopped Coconut Cashews and Chopped Honey Chipotle Pecans.

These items, each packed in a 2/12.5lb. case, join the Azar ® brand Granulated Peanuts, Azar Granulated Nut Topping and Azar Diced, Roasted, Salted Almonds. Chef Xpress chopped nuts are a

TEXTURE TECHNOLOGIES CORP. COMMITTED TO KEEPING CUSTOMERS INFORMED Marc Johnson, President, Texture Technologies Corp., explains his company’s greatest strengths. OSD: What distinguishes Texture Technologies from its competition? MJ: Texture Technologies is the exclusive North American Distributor of Stable Micro System’s family of Texture Analyzers, including the TA.XTPlus, TA.HDPlus, and TA.XTExpress. We have six full-service regional offices around the country to better support our customers. For over 20 years we have been going to great lengths to understand customers‘ food industry testing challenges, evaluate effective test methods for their specific applications and help ensure that customers choose the right texture measurement device. Texture Technologies is renowned for its extensive sales, probes and fixtures, training

Food Ingredient Solutions (Con’t. from p. 12)

effective for coloring where coverage or coating is required. The main exception to this has been carmine lake, which is a very effective pigment, but is not acceptable to some customers because it is not vegan, not generally considered kosher and has been identified as an allergen. Moreover, the pricing of the underlying raw material fluctuates widely from year to year. When natural colors were confined to the narrowest natural segment of the food

Oser ’s Show Daily looking to add a finishing touch to products in the post-production stage. The new product line of specialty decorations, which will officially launch in September, includes chocolate shavings, blossoms, cups, truffle shells, pencils and other various original shapes made from 100 percent real Callebaut dark, milk and white chocolate. • Croquoa™ is a new inclusion that looks like tiny cocoa-colored lava-like clusters and curls. It is made from cocoa powder and sugar, which means it’s lower in fat and has fewer calories than chocolate inclusions, and it contains no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. The bake-stable and heat-resistant Croquoa also features a crunchy texture with a delicately bittersweet taste, making it fully compatible with chocolate, baked goods,

cereals, spreads and many desserts. • Signature Chocolates is an innovative concept in which Barry Callebaut collaborates exclusively with a customer to create a unique proprietary chocolate that allows the customer to have a oneof-a-kind product that will set them apart from their competitors. A myriad of flavors are available to choose from when creating the chocolate, and the customer finalizes the taste profile according to preference. Signature Chocolates provide the customer a unique opportunity to expand brand identity and loyalty while also increasing relevance with the end consumer. For more information about Barry Callebaut’s cocoa and chocolate products, visit www.barry-callebaut.com or stop by booth 3412.

great way to enhance a wide range of menu offerings. They bolster flavor in breading and coatings applications, and are a unique ingredient for appetizers, wraps and desserts. Not to mention the naturally occurring (heart) health benefits nuts provide. The delicate, subtle flavor of the chopped candied pistachios is excellent for flavoring both sweet and savory dishes; for something extra special, try crusting a filet mignon. Chopped Honey Chipotle Pecans provide an artful blend of chipotle

peppers and honey that when paired with chocolate offer a perfect blend of sweet and spicy; try topping off chocolate brownies. Chopped Coconut Cashews add a sweet buttery flavor profile to seafood recipes; try it as a coating for tilapia or trout. For more menu ideas, visit www.azarnutco.com. Azar Foodservice, your source for quality, consistency, service and integrity. For more information, call 915-8771079 or stop by booth 6740.

by an instrument supplier. How does providing that much information tie into your mission?

customers the measurable benefit of quantifying the physical properties of their products, ingredients and packaging, [2] demonstrate how many outstanding methods we already have for their applications, and [3] articulate how much support we provide as they deploy our instruments for their R&D and QA/QC processes.

and aftermarket support. OSD: What will you be showing customers at the IFT 2010 Annual Meeting? MJ: We will be featuring the TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer at IFT booth 3951, but we will also have on display our new TA.XTExpress Texture Analyzer. The TA.XTPlus is our fully featured instrument which is perfect for university, R&D, and corporate QC environments and every food product application imaginable. The TA.XExpress is designed for the corporate QC environment and can be used directly on factory floors. All of our texture measurement products now integrate seamlessly with industry-standard LIMS programs.

MJ: We strongly believe that customers need as much information and support as possible. While they are experts in their own fields, they are often not fully trained in food texture measurement techniques and the benefits of quantifying physical properties. Our upgraded website now has even more probe catalog pictures, published papers, support resources and training resources. We also incorporated a search feature so that our customers can better find what they are looking for as we layer in more and more content into the website.

It is always fun to articulate how much value added we can bring to someone’s testing program. We help customers articulate why they should deploy texture testing regimes, help them develop relevant testing protocols, and even help them analyze their data sets. When someone buys a texture analyzer from us, they get a great deal more than just the instrument. OSD: What is your role in the texture measurement industry?

OSD: What are your objectives for this year’s IFT 2010 Annual Meeting?

MJ: We take our role as the world leader in texture analysis very seriously. While we can have fun, such as when we recently appeared on Discovery

OSD: Your new website has much more information than is typically provided

MJ: Our objectives are to [1] explain to

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industry, this lack of natural pigments was not much of an issue. However, with increased demand for natural and organic foods, and increased concerns over aluminum in the diet and the effect of certain categories of synthetic colors on the attention and activity of children, there has been an increased demand for effective natural pigments in a much wider range of food and beverage applications. VIVAPIGMENTS helps solve many of the resulting formulating issues. One example of how the VIVAPIGMENTS technology can help is working

in white chocolate/compound coating. If you put a standard fruit or vegetable juice color into the mass, the color will migrate, giving an uneven result best described as mottling. A VIVAPIGMENTS color will produce the same depth of shade without mottling at a fraction of the use rate. Another interesting application involves caramel color. Caramel is a widely used water-soluble brown color, but it is very difficult to make it oil miscible or to develop other suitable oil-soluble brown colors. With the VIVAPIGMENTS technology, they

can offer a range of oil dispersible tans and browns suitable for powdered seasonings, sauces, etc. Food Ingredient Solutions can offer VIVAPIGMENTS in straight powder form, in blends, in sugar dispersion or other bases or systems. The company has the ability to do color shade matching for a variety of applications, as well as prototype development in its candy pan or in its pilot Vector Hi-Coater®. For more information, call 201-4404377, e-mail www.foodcolor.com or stop by booth 5810.

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CHICAGO, MY KIND OF TOWN... COGNIS, MY KIND OF SUPPLIER...! Chicago is a great city for IFT and the NA home of Cognis Nutrition & Health. Cognis (booth 4042) provides specialty functional ingredients and on-trend concepts to help food formulators meet consumer demands for innovative functional foods. Cognis has a broad ingredient portfolio including Heart Choice® natural phytosterols, Omevital™ omega-3 fatty acids, Tonalin® conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), Covitol® natural Vitamin E, Betatene® natural mixed carotenoids and Xangold ® natural lutein esters. Cognis’ natural nutrients are complemented by additional

performance ingredients including Covi-Ox ® natural antioxidants, BetaGlow™ natural colorants, Lamequick® whipping concentrates and Spongolit® aerating emulsifiers. Visit Cognis at booth 4042 and discover natural Newtritional solutions, Chicago-style. Cognis defines Newtrition as “modern nutrition with a feel-good factor.” Enjoy a healthy taste of Chicago, from Home Run Baseball Cookies to a slice of heavenly, Heart Healthy Pizza. Cool off with a Strawberry Slim Shake or a 7th inning snack of Body Shaping Frozen Yogurt

DIE-VERSE PRODUCTS GROUP INC: PROUDLY BUILT IN THE USA By Jeffrey S. Bauman, President, Die-Verse Products Group Inc. Die-Verse Products Group Inc., DPG, offers a full range of DPG products for your packaging machinery needs. Our line of equipment, “DPG,” “Die-Verse Products Group,” consists of flour, sugar and pet food machines, along with collators, shrink tunnels, conveyors and “DPG” replacement parts for your existing (German) FAWEMA equipment. This new line will compete head to head with European manufacturers—less the current exchange rate. DPG will not be undersold. All equipment is manufactured in our 26,000 sq. ft. facility in Palmetto, AES Chemunex (Con’t. from p. 1)

samples, testing final packaged products and monitoring storage and shipping conditions, as well as verifying the effectiveness of environmental monitoring and cleaning procedures. According to Philippe Gadal, Ph.D., CEO of AES Chemunex Inc., “Today’s food manufacturers are demanding automated testing equipment that provides accurate, traceable results so they can protect product quality, improve operational efficiencies and save money. We provide a wide range of state-of-the-art equipment to meet the needs of food manufacturers.” Culture Media Preparation AES Chemunex’s large range of automated culture media preparator, Masterclave®, allows labs to automatically and rapidly prepare from 1 to 60 liters of the highest-quality culture media in a way that protects media sterility and iGPS (Con’t. from p. 1)

wood-boring insects which have damaged North American forests. iGPS plastic pallets are exceptionally durable and maintain their standardized 48'' x 40'' dimensions throughout their life, making them ideal for automated environments. One of the key innovations offered

Fla. Our in-house design and support team is 40 strong. Using various CNC machines gives us the capability to make packaging machinery parts guaranteeing quick turnarounds for better service. Our latest design is the DPG350. Bag Packager Model DPG 350: • Bag magazine for pre-made block bottom and pinch bottom bags. fertility, is reproducible to support lab standardization and protects operator safety. All Masterclaves feature a patented large magnetic stirrer that provides excellent homogenization, accurate coretemperature monitoring that guarantees highest-quality agar or broth and robust safety features and automated programs for easy operator use. Sample Preparation “When customers combine our revolutionary blender, Smasher®, with our fully automated gravimetric diluter, Dilumat S®, they dramatically improve lab operations and their environment,” said Dr. Gadal. “Our Smasher blends even the most difficult samples in just 15 seconds! This unique high-performance system also is the quietest in the market, compact and easy to clean, which is a welcome addition to labs, which can be noisy and have crowded bench tops.” “Dilumat S increases lab productivity by automating dilution operations. by iGPS is discrete tracking and tracing of each pallet, thanks to embedded RFID tags that carry each pallet’s unique serial number. Many iGPS customers associate a pallet’s unique identification number, or GRAI (Global Reusable Asset ID), with their internal Warehouse Management System LPN (License Plate Number). This LPN/GRAI association

containing Tonalin®. Cognis can provide the innovation solutions to help you take full advantage of the consumer-driven health and wellness trends. By blending technical know-how with insightful market knowledge, Cognis delivers the wellbeing benefits that consumers demand through innovative foods, beverages and dietary supplements. Gerhard Lobmaier, Vice President Marketing, Cognis Nutrition & Health, commented, “We have developed our own wellness model to align our strengths and competencies with market demands, offering concepts and ideas for nutritional products that support the wellness mega-trend and set our customers’ brands apart from the competition.” Whether formulation assistance,

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label claim support or advertising copromotion, Cognis’ customer-focused experts can provide assistance in technical service, applications, regulatory, new product concepts and marketing strategy to ensure your new product success. Cognis has the natural Newtritional solution to provide innovation combined with a healthy edge. For more information, call 800-6733702, e-mail cognis.nhcustserv@ cognis.com, visit www.cognis.com, www.tonalin.com or www.heartchoice.com or stop by booth 4042.

• Two bag size installations, 25 lb. and 50 lb., options for more bag sizes available. • “Quick change” features. • Up to four filling stations with four auger fillers. • Integrated bag closing station with NORDSON hot melt applicator model Pro Blue 4 for flat package, hot melt closure style “DPGPL/K.” • Complete safety front guarding with transparent front doors and safety switches. • Allen Bradley RS Logix 5555 PLC with decentralized periphery and SERCOS ring. • Electro cam electronic shaft encoder. • Advanced operation panel with LCD display and diagnostic function. • Servo conveyor under main track for transfer of bags down the line. • Billet aluminum prefold head with increased finger thickness, nitride cams. • All cams nitride to increase life, less wear.

Auger Fillers Model DPGDS—2/S includes high performance filling machines for powder and fine granular products with adjustable dosing auger speed, Allen Bradley servo drive system with 5.0 KW motors and wear free power transmission to the dosing auger.

There is no need for an exact weight of the sample, the Dilumat will adjust the amount of diluent automatically, saving time and money,” added Dr. Gadal. Dilumat S provides full traceability, an automated arm for convenient use with a laminar flow bench and an intuitive, multilingual display/keyboard that is easy to use. Dilubag® ready-to-use, 3 and 5 liters, broth pouches (stored at room temperature) make Dilumat S even more convenient and efficient.

provides 24/7 remote monitoring that is fully traceable and alerts users via phone, fax, etc. to any changes in environmental conditions from -100 to +100°C. TomKey® is a USB key data logger that accurately records and displays temperature conditions of products and samples in temperatures ranging from -30 to +80 °C. The sampling rate is one sample per second to one sample per two hours, with a memory capacity of 8,000 to 16,000 samples.

Monitoring And Traceability AES Chemunex offers several options for real-time and wireless monitoring of temperature, humidity and other environmental conditions when storing samples, transporting finished products and more. Labguard® 2 transmitters provide a reliable solution for monitoring and recording temperature data wirelessly in laboratory and industrial applications. Operating in combination with the eviSENSE software, Labguard 2

Rapid Methods Combining speed and sensitivity, BactiFlow ALS® allows users to save days and release products sooner with ultrarapid microbial testing of fruit juices, soft drinks, dairy products and more. This unique proven technology labels microorganisms with (Fluorassure®) and directly counts all viable microorganisms. To learn more, visit AES Chemunex at booth 2860, call 609-235-9272 or visit www.aeschemunex.com.

enables iGPS customers to take full advantage of track and trace technology, following unit loads both into and out of their supply chains. iGPS recently began incorporating a new device into its pallets—a state-ofthe-art battery-powered, wireless tag that is used to retrieve critical information about iGPS’ pallets, including defined

alerts, specific events and pallet location. New asset management software will provide the connectivity between the new asset tags and iGPS’ existing backend applications, enabling iGPS to enhance its management of pallets in the field. To learn more about the benefits of switching to iGPS’ pallets, please go to www.igps.net or stop by booth 15003.

Weight Range: DPG350: 25 lbs.-50 lbs. Output: DPG350: 25lbs.—34 bags/minute; 50lbs.—28 bags/minute Bag Sizes: DPG350: 8''x 3'' x 23 min.; 16'' x 8'' x 31 max. Application: dry, free-flowing products powdery, granular flour, tea, flakes, spices. For more information, call 941-7231613, e-mail [email protected] or visit dpgusa.com.

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Nu-Con & Powder-Solutions (Con’t. from p. 1)

revolutionary BFM fitting. This simple device makes connecting equipment with old-fashioned sleeves and hose clamps obsolete. BFM fittings snap in place in just a few seconds, and you don’t need tools to remove them or to reinstall. The savings in time and money these features alone will provide are significant, especially if your process requires frequent cleaning and inspection. ISBT (Con’t. from p. 1)

have cooperated in a noncommercial forum to advance the science and technology of beverages. Our membership is open to any professional working in the beverage industry. If you have a technical role related to beverages, visit our booth [14046] or website www.bevtech.org and see what ISBT membership in the ISBT can do for your career. OSD: What does the ISBT do? LH: The ISBT provides a variety of industry benefits including educational opportunities, guideline development and personal development. Our 11 technical committees cover all aspects of beverages and present the latest technologies and methods. Subcommittees develop best practice methods and guidelines widely used by beverage companies, suppliers to the industry, other professional societies and governments.

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BFM fittings are ideal for connecting offset, vibrating and oscillating equipment. They fit perfectly, every time, no matter who installs them. BFM sleeves can be made from clear polyurethane, woven polyester, PTFE and other materials. The inside of the sleeve and spigots is crevice-free, which prevents product build-up and reduces the risks of bacteria growth and crosscontamination. Virtually any diameter and length are available. All sizes are

USDA accepted and 3A certified. Nu-Con Equipment’s product offerings include everything you might need to handle, process and package powders. Using their in-house test lab, Nu-Con’s engineering team can replicate the piping in your facility and then perform tests using the same powder materials as your application. This helps guarantee the components and systems in your process deliver unmatched reliability, performance and longevity.

Every project gets special attention. Every component is selected to enhance performance, simplify cleaning and reduce maintenance. And, if custom designs are required, there’s no better engineering team in the industry to design and build exactly what’s required. For more information, call 952-2795210, e-mail [email protected] or [email protected], visit www.nucon.com or www.powdersolutions.com or stop by booth 10057.

beverage industry, why would I want to join the ISBT?

LH: Our mission is to enhance the development and dissemination of technical knowledge. We provide an interactive, non-commercial forum where individuals representing the industry meet to develop best practices addressing global issues. Work within our technical committees regarding carbon dioxide, sweeteners and fountain operations have found their way into government regulations in the UK, China and Australia in addition to being accepted by other professional societies around the world.

updates are free to members.

LH: The networking opportunities and access to technical experts in our Society are fantastic. BevTech, our annual meeting, provides face-to-face interaction with your peers across the world. In three days, presentations cover the latest technologies in your area of specialization. Outside of this event you get online access to numerous manuals and guidelines that enhance your knowledge. In addition you have access to webinars and seminars presented by technical experts allowing you to quickly get up to speed in today’s competitive environment. We offer leadership opportunities through participation in discussions where guidelines and best practice methods are being developed. You then become part of these standards and methods that affect your industry making you more valuable voice for your company.

CEN, the European Commission on Standardization, is using nomenclature developed by the Packaging Technology Committee as part of its Rigid Plastic Packages Standard. Ongoing ISBT work on new plastic finishes is expected to make significant reduction in plastic usage around the world, improving both costs and sustainability for manufacturers and users.

OSD: If I were a professional in the

OSD: What are these guides and methods?

All methods and guidelines and their

Arizona Instrument LLC (Con’t. from p. 1)

part to ensure our customers stay up and running at all times. Our company culture and confidence in the product we manufacture is a direct reflection of the industry professionals utilizing our instrumentation. Our customers are very results-oriented and demand high quality and superior service. We take the time to ensure successful results and a positive customer experience.

without taking the sample to absolute dryness. Over the years, Computrac has taken advantage of advances in technology and electronics, as well as customer feedback, to refine the resolution of the balance and more tightly control the test temperature to assure consistent, reliable test conditions. Each generation Computrac moisture analyzer represents the latest in technology and engineering available at the time of introduction to provide the most accurate, reliable moisture analysis possible to either the production floor or the research or quality control laboratory.

OSD: What would you say makes your company unique? RE: Quality is what Arizona Instrument is about, and we stand behind each instrument we sell. We offer free trials, free sample testing in our full service lab and a trade in allowance [AZI or Competitor Instrumentation] to customers looking to increase speed and accuracy in their moisture testing results. Free sample testing, free loaners and 24 hour emergency customer support are available for all customers over the lifetime of their instrumentation. Arizona Instrument LLC has been in business for almost 30 years and we understand that down time in the manufacturing process is extremely expensive, and we do our

Novozymes (Con’t. from p. 20)

into acrylamide. Acrylaway enzymatically removes the amino acid asparagine by converting it into aspartic acid, enabling the other ingredients to remain part of the Maillard reaction. So the texture and delicious flavor remains while acrylamide is dramatically reduced. “Although there are other technologies to reduce acrylamide, asparaginases such as Acrylaway are the only solution that does not alter the quality of the final product,” said Emmanuel Michelot, Regional Marketing Manager for Novozymes Food and Nutrition.

OSD: What distinguishes your products from the competition? RE: We manufacture top-of-the-line moisture analyzers, built to be rugged, reliable and accurate while maintaining ease of use. The Computrac Moisture Analyzers all use the patented prediction algorithm to determine the moisture content of a product quickly and accurately

The Natural Solution To A Natural Problem Today’s consumers are conscious and cautious about what they eat. Health and food quality are major drivers for the market right now, and food safety is a key consumer concern. Partner with Novozymes and Acrylaway to ensure that acrylamide levels are reduced in potato-based products without altering their taste and appearance—and in turn, produce healthy food that benefits consumers and society. Stop by booth 3665 and learn more or log on to www.novozymes.com/ acrylaway.

OSD: What do you anticipate to be your greatest challenge in the year ahead? RE: We expect growth in new areas and anticipate economic changes to turn

Texture Technologies (Con’t. from p. 32)

Channel’s ‘Mythbusters’ show on testing cheese suitable for firing out of a cannon, we are otherwise incredibly focused on our mission to help customers use our texture analyzers for their financial and qualitative benefits. It is the only thing we do. Texture measurement is not an add-on product line for us. We focus only on texture measurement and our expertise is across the entire spectrum of the food industry, not just field-based agricultural products. OSD: What do you want customers to walk away with after visiting your booth?

OSD: Tell us about BevTech, ISBT’s annual meeting. LH: BevTech draws approximately 300 members from around the world who gather for three days of meetings and activities in the spring each year. BevTech 2011 will be held in Ft. Lauderdale, April 11-13, 2011. Last year over 50 presentations gave members the latest technical information in their areas of expertise and provided plenty of time for the members to share technical discussions. For those members unable to take time from their schedules to travel to the United States, we hold a series of regional meetings each year. This year our European Regional meeting will be held in Copenhagen, September 29th and 30th, 2010 and the Middle Eastern/North African meeting will be held in conjunction with the Dubai Drink Technology Expo, December 1315, 2010 in Dubai, UAE. positive. There are several advantages to being the manufacturer, and our cuttingedge technology is well received due to the demands of the market. However, the challenge is always to identify and pursue these new initiatives. OSD: To what do you attribute your company’s success? RE: Our company’s success can be attributed to the fact that we listen to what our customers want and need, and do our best to provide that to them. Simply put, we are committed to our customers’ success. If they are successful, then so are we. For more information, call 602-2811703, e-mail [email protected], visit www.azic.com or stop by booth 4174.

MJ: We want them to be impressed by our instrument’s unlimited applications. We have thousands of customers testing every imaginable type of food product or food packaging. As our customers enter new markets, develop new products or just consider brand extensions our instruments are flexible enough to handle their changing needs, capable of testing the relevant metrics and we are right there helping them profitably deploy effective texture testing solutions. Please visit us at booth 3951 and also visit us online at www.texture technologies.com.

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Sterling Inc. or other qualified technician to diagnose alarms and see real-time data without having to go directly to the site. The controller includes alarm history and capacity profile information. The easyto-read LCD displays operating status, set point and to-process temperature on a multiple screen, with a 20 character by SAFC (Con’t. from p. 1)

hi-tech and industrial markets such as food and beverages. With production facilities located around the world, SAFC is dedicated to providing manufacturing services for companies requiring a reliable outsourcing partner to produce their custom manufactured materials. SAFC is a total supply chain partner for the flavors and fragrances market and an industry leader in supplying aroma raw materials, including food-grade certified products in hard-to-obtain quantities of 25 kg or less, SAFC’s Quality Assurance program ensures trustworthy, compliant products that allow our customers to meet demanding regulatory needs. OSD: Tell our readers about your trade show objectives, plans, products, promotions, etc.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010 eight line display. A magnetic connection on the controller interface allows it to be mounted anywhere on the unit, allowing the processor to fit the chiller anywhere since there is no front or back to the unit. The controller’s cable can also be extended to have the control mounted anywhere on the process line, bringing information to the processor for easy access to the chiller

functions where and when they need it. An electronic modulating capacity control maintains leaving fluid temperature to within 0.1°F, and electronic sensors with digital readout include leaving and entering fluid temperatures, compressor suction pressure, compressor discharge pressure, condenser inlet temperature, superheat, sub-cool, pump pressure and tank level. Monitoring the

conditions of the chiller provides “adaptive control,” where the operator can adjust the operation of certain components with the chiller approaches an alarm condition in an effort to keep the chiller running with minimal to no downtime. For more information, call 262641-8610, visit www.sterlco.com, e-mail [email protected] or stop by booth 10061.

DP: SAFC is exhibiting at IFT to promote its flavors and fragrances product range. SAFC offers over 1,600 aroma raw products, which include 1,200 Kosher-certified, 750 Halal-certified, 350 food-grade and 250 natural and organics products, designed to speed up its customers research and production programs. Our goal is to understand our customers’ needs so we can provide improved products and services that will make our customers more successful. This year increased emphasis will be placed on expanding our Pyrazine aroma materials and Natural Fermentation product lines.

DP: The SAFC’s business culture is based on a passion for quality and superior customer service which is embraced by every person in our global organization. Our ready-to-ship pre-pack program helps our customers to speed up their research and development into new taste technologies while saving time and money through the use of just-in-time inventory management systems. Having received a Superior rating from AIB [American Institute of Baking] for our food grade program and facilities, SAFC is very proud of its reputation in the industry for delivering high quality products. With distribution sites strategically placed around the world, SAFC is well positioned to help its customers with their global supply chain needs.

DP: Over the last five years, we have observed a strong market demand for savory flavors and natural products. As a result, we are reviewing our in-house fermentation technologies to try and improve the cost of selected natural aroma materials. Our aim in doing so is to pass these cost savings on to our customer base, allowing our partners to be more competitive in their respective markets. Throughout the industry, one of the greatest challenges is the control of raw material costs and SAFC does this through collaborative efforts with key suppliers, which facilitates more consistent long-term pricing. In addition to controlling costs, we constantly monitor F&F regulatory issues from the U.S. FDA, European and other regulatory bodies.

The IFT show is also useful in helping us to gauge our customers’ requirements so that we can tailor our products and services in line with market demand. OSD: What makes SAFC unique?

Frontier Global Sciences (Con’t. from p. 1)

OSD: What’s driving these changes?

OSD: What makes Frontier unique?

TP: It seems barely a day goes by without the media reporting excess levels of heavy metals in a consumer product. In many cases, this is the result of consumer activists simply buying the product and having them tested. Waking up one day to an article about your product containing excess levels of heavy metals is a 911 public relations scenario most manufacturers want to proactively avoid. That’s where we come in.

TP: Testing for heavy metals at extremely low levels is complex. Frontier pioneered many of the methods used today for super accurate results. When million dollar decisions are riding on those results, getting them right is of significant importance to our clients. OSD: Do you see any changes in the marketplace?

OSD: Please assess the marketplace as it relates to your product line, and where is your current product emphasis? That’s the first step. Next, we typically test the finished product to make sure no heavy metals were introduced in the manufacturing process. OSD: Is your process expensive? TP: Actually, no. It’s probably one of the most cost-effective things a company can do to protect its brand and differentiate itself with quality. A typical test for what we call the BIG 4 [mercury, arsenic, lead and cadmium] is just over $100 per sample.

TP: Yes. Significant ones. Consumers are taking their health into their own hands. The long-term effect of very low doses of heavy metals in our bodies is better understood now than ever before. As a result, knowing the levels of heavy metals in products is a must.

OSD: How can manufacturers avoid this scenario?

OSD: What levels can you test for metals?

TP: It’s pretty straightforward. Proactive testing preempts surprises. We work closely with manufacturers to ensure their ingredients are ‘clean.’

TP: We typically test down to low ppb [parts per billion].

Phillips Gourmet (Con’t. from p. 1)

product uniquely suited to their needs.

OSD: Where is your company’s current product emphasis?

as portabella, crimini and shiitake. Our industrial division provides individually quick frozen, dried, frozen sautéed, valueadded and custom mushroom formulations to manufacturers and chain restaurants.

OSD: Are you introducing any new products?

OSD: What would you say makes your company unique? KF: We offer a number of products not available anywhere else, such as our TruRoast fire roasted mushrooms and our newest addition, Chef’s Advantage line of frozen sautéed mushrooms and portabella purée. We’re always looking at new ways to provide quality mushroom products to our customers, whether value-added or IQF. In addition, we offer custom formulations and cuts. We welcome the opportunity to provide our customer with a

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KF: Yes, our new frozen portabella purée. The purée is made from 100 percent portabella mushrooms, fully cooked and ready to use in a convenient pouch pack. The flavor is wonderfully intense and rich. It’s very easy to use―simply thaw and add at any time during the production process. A very versatile and unique product, our frozen purée can be used in sauces, gravies, fillings, soups and many other ways. We created the purée to respond to the current market needs for all-natural products that deliver superb flavor, yet are convenient for production and have a very clean profile for the ingredient statement of the customers finished product.

OSD: Why wouldn’t manufacturers do

KF: Our emphasis is on increasing market exposure for our Chef’s Advantage line of sautéed mushrooms. Recognizing the need for convenient, yet all-natural products, Phillips Gourmet developed a line of sautéed, ready-to-use mushrooms. Available unseasoned or seasoned to provide flexibility for a wide variety of applications, we use all natural ingredients and no hydrogenated oils. Our proprietary process allows our mushrooms to go through a freeze/thaw cycle without destroying their cell structure, thereby maintaining rich flavor and texture very close to fresh. There’s no prep labor required and no waste. Our sautéed mushrooms can be used to top proteins, in sandwiches, pizzas, pasta dishes, sauces, spreads, dips, fillings, wherever

For more information, call 414-4382629 or stop by booth 6243. this testing in-house? TP: They can. And some do. Think of having a third-party test from an ISO 17025 accredited lab along the same lines as getting your financials audited. It tells the world you are serious about the safety and quality of your product. OSD: Are you exhibiting at the IFT Show? TP: We are. Thanks for asking. We are in booth 4484. If you have any questions about heavy metals testing, we’d encourage you to swing by our booth. For manufacturers that are interested in checking us out, we are offering to do a BIG 4 test free of charge as a show special. For more information, call 206-6226960, visit www.frontiergs.com, or send them an e-mail at [email protected]. mushrooms are used. They are packed in a quick-thaw frozen pouch with an 18month shelf. OSD: To what do you attribute your company’s success? KF: Quality, service and innovative products. At Phillips Gourmet, we pride ourselves in providing our customers with the best quality ingredients for their formulations. We work with them to find just the right mushroom product for their application. Offering so many different mushroom products, we’ll able to satisfy just about any of their mushroom requirements. For more information, stop by booth 6171 to sample their Chef’s Advantage sautéed mushrooms and mushroom purée, call them at 610-925-0520 or visit their website at www.phillipsgourmet.com.