Kason Corp.’s Flo-Thru Sanitary Sifter Model K40-1FT-SS has two unbalanced-weight gyratory motors mounted on opposing exterior sidewalls of the unit instead of one motor positioned beneath the screening chamber, reducing its overall height significantly. This design also allows particles to pass through a 40-in.-diameter screen in a vertical straight-through discharge path at high. All material contact surfaces and the floor stand are made of stainless steel with continuous welds.
Timothy P. Cook joins Shick USA, Kansas City, Mo., as chief operating officer. Shick USA provides integrated solutions for ingredient automation to the baking and food industries.
The Grain Processing Corp. (GPC), Muscatine, Ia., unveils a new Solutions Center at its headquarters. The center was built to provide GPC technical and research departments with a state-of-the-art kitchen, laboratory and presentation area. The Center will also be used to facilitate customer training sessions.
Clabber Girl passed the century mark because it has done many things right. But like any manufacturer, it faces plenty of challenges to stay competitive. So it keeps on top of things by identifying waste, reducing cycle times and improving productivity every step of the way.
Considered the largest convergence of food retailers, wholesalers and their trading partners for both education and networking opportunities across the retailing industry, the popular food show, hosted by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), will return to Chicago’s McCormick Place in 2014.
The flour and grain-based products supplier says van Schaayk, a regional president, The Americas, for McCain Foods Ltd., fills the seat vacated by recently retired Dr. Richard Young, director emeritus, who actively served on the company’s board from 1974 to 2011.
Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals is developing new lipid-rich flours that enable produce developers to create bakery and dessert products with super nutrition and taste. Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals was formed between Solazyme and Roquette as an ingredient solutions provider that develops natural, functional ingredients, like those featuring microalgae, for food and beverage applications.
Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals is developing new lipid-rich flours that enable produce developers to create bakery and dessert products with super nutrition and taste. Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals was formed between Solazyme and Roquette as an ingredient solutions provider that develops natural, functional ingredients, like those featuring microalgae, for food and beverage applications.
Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA) expands its educational platform to include an ingredients panel at its 2012 annual meeting. Members of the panel include Charlie Moon, Flowers Foods, and Hayden Wands, Bimbo Bakeries USA.