| Friday, June 18, 2010
Congratulations Byrne Dairy DriversRecently we had a team of drivers represent Byrne Dairy at the New York State Truck Driving Championships.
This event focuses of Safety, Knowledge, Skill and Professionalism. It is a two day event in which the drivers must compete in a number of events from a written knowledge test, a pre-trip inspection competition and a skills road course. It is a very challenging competition and our team has been busy studying, reviewing and practicing to compete against the best drivers in New York.
This year 100 drivers competed in the competition, Byrne Dairy had four drivers. Of the four drivers that competed, three of them placed in the top three of their prospective class. This is an outstanding achievement and a testament to the professionalism and quality of our drivers!
Kevin Shippee (Watertown)- 2nd Place – Tanker Trailer Class
Kyle Williams (Logistics Support Syracuse)- 2nd Place- Flatbed Trailer Class
Mike Harrison (Logistics Support Syracuse)- 3rd Place 5 Axle Van Trailer Class
Bob Wojcikowski (Syracuse)- Twin Trailers Class
In addition to the outstanding achievement accomplished by these drivers I would also like to note that during the skills road course there is another competition held by all of the companies that have drivers competing, This competition is a BBQ Cook off in which each company is judged. Please congratulate Scott Wallace as his Crab stuffed, bacon wrapped marinated pork loin won the competition! Congratulations to all.
Bob Copp, Fleet Safety Director
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| Friday, March 12, 2010
NY State Motor Truck Association First Place AwardFor the sixth year in a row Byrne Dairy has been recognized by the New York State Motor Truck Association as one of the safest fleets in New York State. Byrne Dairy received the First Place Award for the Large Metro Class for outstanding highway safety.
We traveled 6,707,850 NYS miles without a single DOT recordable accident. This is outstanding! Congratulations to all Byrne Dairy drivers on this accomplishment. Back Up Top |
| Friday, March 12, 2010
2009 Ice Cream Flavor Contest Winner!
“Byrne Dairy introduces the winning flavor from the 2009 Ice Cream Contest…Midnight Madness! A creamy concoction of chocolate with a rich fudge swirl and finished off with chunks of white chocolate! Perfect to comfort you from life’s “madness”! The comforting confection will be available the week of 4-14-2010. Stop by one of our Byrne Dairy stores or other fine retailers.”
Pictured is our winner, Thelma Bonzek with Mike Haldane, Ice Cream Plant Manager. Back Up Top |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2010
4 Pack Cookiewich
Our famous recipe for Byrne Dairy Cookiewich is now available in a family sized, 4 pack! Enjoy scrumptious chocolate chip cookies encasing our creamy vanilla soft serve ice cream. Each cookie is individually wrapped and is a 5 oz portion. There are 4 cookies per package. A great family dessert or a treat anytime! Look for them in our Byrne Dairy stores or other fine retailers!
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| Monday, November 16, 2009
Byrne Dairy to Launch New Extended Shelf Life (ESL) Family of Single-Serve Milks Syracuse, NY, November 16, 2009 – In a continuing effort to utilize advanced dairy processing technologies designed to provide their customers with the most desirable and convenient packaging options, Byrne Dairy will be launching its new ESL 16 oz. product line January 1, 2010. The line consists of existing milks and newly formulated flavored milks processed under Ultra High Temperature (UHT) conditions at Byrne’s Ultra Dairy facility. A newly installed Sidel Predis™ uses a Combi machine that operates with a single piece of equipment for blow molding, filling and capping, guaranteeing total food safety and helps enhance both the quality and shelf life of products. The inline rotary filler will produce up to 300 bottles of dairy and non-dairy products per minute and is the first of its kind in the United States. The filler represents the latest technology in sustainable and precision manufacturing with bottle preforms heated and blown from fully recyclable PET plastic. To enhance their visibility, impact and brand awareness with the consumer, an entirely new family of labels* has been designed.
The flavor varieties include Chocolate (3.25% fat), Low Fat Chocolate (1% fat,), Low Fat Strawberry (1% fat), Fat Free White, Low Fat White (2% fat), Vitamin D, Iced Cappuccino and Iced Mocha Cappuccino. Additionally, a complete line of flavored non-dairy creamers will also be available.
The ESL process will result in products with shelf life of up to 90 days (with refrigeration) opening up new warehousing and distribution opportunities as well as expansion into convenient stores, quick service restaurants, food vending companies and food distributors across the country. Byrne’s great-tasting products will also be available in 12 and 8 oz. bottles for customers wanting either private label or the recognized Byrne Dairy brand name.
According to Carl Byrne, president and CEO, “Longer shelf life clearly gives our customers added value… fewer deliveries and longer date codes mean that less product will need to be thrown away. For the consumer, the precision neck finish of the bottle allows us to eliminate the often-challenging foil seal. As a result, children can now easily open and re-seal the bottle, giving parents a safe, convenient and healthy alternative to carbonated drinks.”
Another leading-edge feature for customer’s specialized product development, Byrne’s Ultra Dairy Pilot Plant can create unique flavor profiles in batch samples. Here products can come to life in a cost-effective, controlled environment and be ready for launch without costly delays.
Byrne Dairy is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of milk, dairy, and ice cream products. Their commitment to consistently deliver exceptional quality has remained the cornerstone of Byrne Dairy’s success since 1933. For more information, call 800-899-1535 or visit our website at www.byrnedairy.com
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*Digital images for publication of Byrne Dairy’s new Chocolate, Low Fat Chocolate, Low Fat Strawberry, Fat Free White, Low Fat White and Vitamin D bottle and labels are available upon request to Kathy DiLucchio. Back Up Top |
| Monday, June 22, 2009
Byrne Dairy Makes Investment in Ultra Dairy Pilot PlantSyracuse, NY, June 22, 2009 - Byrne Dairy has made a significant investment in a new Pilot Processing Plant that formulates custom flavors and formulas to customer’s specifications for milk, flavored milk, coffee creamers, soy milk, and ice cream. Our skilled technicians combined with laboratory-scale processing equipment reduce the need for large plant trials and accelerates the development of products, therefore improving the speed to market distribution. “We are consistantly striving to bring new value to our customers. This in-house state-of-the-art pilot plant does just that by offering custom flavors and formula formations in a controlled environment.” said Carl Byrne, President and CEO. “The Pilot Plant will replicate full size plant production in small batches, guaranteeing the same results when you scale-up the project for commercial runs,” added Carl.
Byrne Dairy’s Ultra Dairy Pilot Plant provides:
Formulation and Scale-Up
Fouling Studies
Distinguishes New Ingredient Performance
Quality Confirmation of Ingredient Blends and Flavors
Preparation of Test Samples for In-House Studies
Fundamental Research and Kinetic Studies, Including:
Bacterial Death
Nutrient Destruction
Quality Loss Evaluation
Engineering Studies
Byrne Dairy is a family owned manufacture and distributor of milk, dairy, and ice cream products. Their commitment to exceptional quality has remained the cornerstone of Byrne Dairy’s success since 1933. For more information, call 800-899-1535 or visit our website at www.byrnedairy.com |
| Thursday, April 09, 2009
Byrne Dairy’s Statement Regarding The Pistachio Nut RecallApril 8, 2009 - Recently pistachio nuts produced at a facility owned by Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella Inc. have been recalled because of a health risk. Byrne dairy does not purchase any pistachio products this supplier.
Byrne Dairy has two suppliers of pistachio products, Nida/Southwest Nut Company and the Terri Lynn Nut Company. Both companies have confirmed that they are not involved in the voluntary recall of any products, nor have they recalled any products.
Consumer’s safety is of utmost importance to Byrne Dairy; if you have any questions or concerns about the above statement please contact us at 1-800-899-1535. Back Up Top |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Byrne Dairy Receives SQF Certification for Food Safety and QualitySyracuse, NY, March 12, 2009 - Byrne Dairy’s three manufacturing facilities have achieved Level 3 Certification in the SQF Program. The SQF (Safe Quality Food) System is a HACCP-based (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) quality management system that uses proven methods to reduce the incidence of unsafe food reaching the marketplace. Level 3 is the highest achievement level and recognizes that the manufacturer has a comprehensive food safety and quality management system. “Byrne Dairy has always put food safety first at our facilities. This certification should reassure our customers that we hold ourselves and our suppliers accountable to maintain the highest quality standards possible,” stated Bill Byrne, Vice President of Quality.
The SQF certification process involves the training of company "practitioners" who train the plant teams on SQF principles and methods. When the in-house practitioners have completed their training and documentation, the system must be audited by an independent, third-party. This auditor conducts a documentation and plant process review. The SQF certification team then reviews the auditor’s report and they award the certification status. SQF certification is rapidly becoming the accepted, international standard for food safety systems. Manufacturing plants that commit to the SQF system are making an ongoing commitment to produce safe, quality food, and operate in compliance with applicable food safety regulations. For more information about SQF certification, you can visit www.sqfi.com.
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| Friday, January 30, 2009
Byrne Dairy Statement Regarding Peanut Butter Products Recall
Byrne Dairy has one supplier, Fieldbrook Farms, who manufactures the Byrne Dairy Sundae Cone Six Pack. As a precautionary measure, as of January 29 Byrne Dairy and Fieldbrook voluntarily recalled the Fieldbrook produced Byrne Dairy Sundae Cone Six Pack, item # 1861, UPC 43119-01861, due to industry reports of salmonella at affiliated plants, though no illnesses have been reported regarding these Fieldbrook manufactured products.
Additionally, Byrne Dairy produces a Byrne Dairy Sundae Cone, item no. 1610, distributed in a bulk pack of 24, to be sold individually. These products were made by Byrne Dairy and are not involved in the recall.
All other Byrne Dairy peanut products or products that contain peanuts or peanut paste, oil, or granulated peanuts have not been the subject of concern regarding potential salmonella contamination.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products are urged to return them to receive a refund. Byrne Dairy may be reached at (800) 899-1535.
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| Monday, January 19, 2009
Peanut Butter UpdateSyracuse, NY, January 19, 2009 – Recently peanut butter produced at a facility owned by Peanut Corporation Of America has been recalled because it is a health risk. The issue has been tracked to peanut butter produced by Peanut Corporation of America in Lynchburg, VA. Byrne Dairy does not purchase any peanut products from this supplier.
Our supplier of peanuts and peanut butter paste used in our products is Jimbo’s Jumbos, located in Edenton, NC. They have confirmed that they are not involved in the outbreak, nor have they recalled any peanut products.
Consumer’s safety is of utmost importance to Byrne Dairy; if you have any questions or concerns about the above statement, please contact us at 1-800-899-1535. Back Up Top |
| Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Byrne Dairy opens 6th Subway® location in Skaneateles, N.Y.Syracuse, NY, December 5, 2008 – Consumers living in Skaneateles or just visiting the scenic area can now enjoy a great tasting submarine sandwich at the new Subway restaurant located in Byrne Dairy’s store on Jordan Street.
The Byrne Dairy store has been in operation for the past 30-years and recently underwent a complete store remodel, adding space for the quick service restaurant. “We are very excited about our new Subway location, which offers high-quality, great-tasting submarines, soups and salads. Development Agent, David Lebous, from Subway’s Development of Central N.Y. group has been looking for a location in Skaneateles for over 20 years and finally found a partner with Byrne Dairy, Inc.” said Ken Cooper, Director of Food Service. Byrne Dairy will now operate six Subway stores, but is planning to open additional locations.
About Byrne Dairy
Byrne Dairy is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor of milk, dairy, and ice cream products in New York. Their commitment to exceptional quality has remained the cornerstone of Byrne Dairy’s success since 1933. For more information on Byrne Dairy products, call 800-899-1535 or visit www.byrnedairy.com.
About Subway
The Subway restaurant chain is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 28,500 locations in 86 countries. The Subway chain has surpassed McDonald’s® number of locations throughout the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Back Up Top |
| Monday, December 08, 2008
New 75th Anniversay Ice Cream FlavorIt just doesn't get any better than Byrne Dairy ice cream! We've just released our new 75th Anniversary ice cream flavor called Grasshopper Pie. It's a smooth flavored mint ice cream with chocolate cookie pieces and mixed with a delicious chocolate swirl. It's creamy and great tasting! Visit one of our Byrne Dairy stores or ask you're local Byrne Dairy retail for our newest flavor. Back Up Top |
| Monday, December 08, 2008
Press Release - Byrne first American dairy to adopt Sidel’s Predis™ solution Innovative dry preform decontamination system in Sidel Combi line achieves ESL at lower cost, higher efficiency vs. conventional methods
As market demand for flavored milk, coffee creamer, and other premium dairy products grows, Byrne Dairy sought to expand capacity in order to better serve customers in the Eastern United States. “Our goals were extended shelf life, provide consumer-preferred packaging, and a competitive cost structure,” said Carl Byrne, President. “We initially evaluated aseptic and conventional ESL filling technologies, but found them cost prohibitive. Package weight and waste water generated also made the solutions not as sustainable as we had hoped.”
Byrne’s Ultra division ultimately selected a Sensofill FMm Combi Ultra line from Sidel. This 18,000 bottle/hour complete line incorporates Sidel’s Predis™ dry preform decontamination system with bottle blow molding and filling on a Sidel Combi line. “No other solution – conventional ESL or aseptic – offered us the efficiency, sustainability, and competitive cost structure that Sidel could,” according to Byrne. “With the desired ESL, a lightweight PET bottle, no waste water, and no empty bottle handling, there was no question.”
“Byrne is a pioneer in dairy. The company is taking advantage of Sidel’s Combi technology, already widely deployed in higher volume beverage segments including water and soft drinks. Combined with Sidel’s proprietary Predis™ dry preform decontamination system, this enables Byrne to leapfrog competition with optimized packaging, and water and energy savings,” said David Schroeder, North American Zone Vice President for Sidel.
The line will produce ESL milk, flavored milk, and coffee creamers in 8, 12, 32, and 64 oz. sizes. Back Up Top |
| Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Byrne Wins Safest Fleet In New York StateSYRACUSE, NY, April 2008 - The New York State Motor Truck Association Inc. presented Byrne Dairy Inc. with their top award for the Safest Fleet in New York State. Byrne was given first place for Large Metro Class and outstanding achievement in highway safety in 2007.
"Our drivers drove over seven-million New York State miles with only three recordable accidents, said Bob Copp, Director of Fleet Safety.
Byrne has over 170 drivers and 200 trucks on the road. They are continuously rated at the top of their class.
"Byrne Dairy continues to expand on our safety programs and we are extremely committed to safety," said Bob Copp. "Safety is our number one priority and it shows." Back Up Top |
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