Placon Unveils New Anti-Fog Lids For Recycled Pet Containers

February 5, 2013 Placon

Continuing to expand and enhance its food packaging lines, Placon, a top US thermoformer of custom and stock food containers, retail and medical device packaging as well as recycled PET materials, announced that it is currently rolling out its new anti-fog lid technology on its entire line of PET cold deli food packaging products.

St. Albert Looks To Rebuild After Cheese Factory Fire

February 5, 2013 Staff Reporter, CBC News

People in the small community of St. Albert, Ont., say they will work to rebuild the St. Albert cheese co-operative, after a raging fire Sunday destroyed much of the factory.

IDFA Issues Call For Speakers & Presentations For 2013 International Dairy Show

The International Dairy Foods Association invites dairy, food and beverage industry professionals and interested academics to submit recommendations for speakers and educational presentations at this year’s International Dairy Show, which will be held November 3-6, 2013, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Allen Hendricks Promoted To New Director Position At WMMB

Allen Hendricks has been promoted to director of Channel Programs and Foodservice National Accounts for Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB). Hendricks, a sales/marketing executive and chef, joined WMMB in March, 2011, as director of Foodservice National Accounts. He will continue to work with national accounts in the foodservice segment and will add retail responsibilities as well, reporting to WMMB’s Chief Executive Office James H. Robson.

Bread Bakers Guild Of America To Offer 'Classic French Breads' Class

The Bread Bakers Guild of America will offer a baking education class on May 4-5 that is especially designed for intermediate and advanced home bakers who would like to take their skills to the next level and learn to bake classic French breads.