Berner Cheese Invests In Retort Technology
12/05/00

Dakota, IL (December 5, 2000)- A new production method is now available through Berner Foods. Berner Foods has installed four retorts and has two additional retorts on order. It is estimated that once all six retort lines are operational, the company will be able to produce in excess of 50 million pounds of retort products per year. Retort technology will allow Berner Foods to manufacture several new products for Private label. Among these new products is a Salsa Con Queso dip (similar to Frito Lay/Tostitos), Alfredo Sauce and an additional offering of fifteen to twenty specialty sauces.

Berner's strong commitment to investing in new technologies and equipment is allowing Berner to better serve the growing needs of the private label industry. Berner Foods has primarily been interested in pursuing cheese related products, however as retailer needs have expanded, so has Berner's product offerings. Berner Foods has recently launched several new products, including a full line of aerosol fruit and vegetable toppings for the produce department.

Watch also for Berner to launch what is expected to be one of the larger soy milk operations in the nation within the next several months. This operation will offer soy base alternatives to sour cream, cream cheese and other dips. These products will be offered in retail, foodservice and industrial package formats. Berner will also offer bulk soy milk concentrates from this facility.

Berner operates additional facilities in Stephenson County, Illinois that process, why concentrates and dairy calcium for food supplements. The company plans to expand its drying operation in 2001 to include dry solids derived from soy products.

Berner Foods has long been know in the cheese industry for its natural division, which produces Alpine Lace Swiss by contract for Land O' Lakes and for its processed cheese division, which is the leading private label manufacturer for both glass jars and aerosol cheese products.

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