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2012-05-07

FOSS to give a keynote presentation at Pan American dairy congress

Dairy market manager Dorthe Bisgård Oldrup will give a keynote speech entitled 'The value of routine analysis: where and when to measure in the dairy process'.

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2012-05-02

Infratec anniversary marks 25 years of progress in grain testing

The industry benchmark for grain testing, the Infratec™ 1241 grain analyser, is 25 this year. Ongoing development with the Infratec near infrared (NIR) platform is continuously improving grain industry knowledge about how to make optimal use of grain.

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2012-04-26

Successful grain network meeting 22-23rd March, Edinburgh

Around 70 participants enjoyed a full programme covering a range of topical analysis-related subjects including the growing importance of analysis in relation to the global food supply, grain quality testing with imaging technology and the stability of NIR calibrations.

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2012-04-13

Innovative feed analyser makes near infrared analysis more accessible than ever

For anyone thinking about the practicalities of installing and running an NIR instrument, then now is the time to put those concerns aside and just get on with routine analysis. The advantages are too obvious for any modern feed mill to ignore.

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2012-03-30

Fast but safe chemical analysis in action at Analytica 2012, Munich, April 17-20th

Demonstrations of automated Kjeldahl and Soxhlet solutions at Live Lab Hall B2 and more products on show at FOSS stand: A1 505

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2012-03-21

FOSS joins the UN Global Compact

With over 8700 corporate participants and other stakeholders from over 130 countries, the United Nations Global Compact is the largest voluntary corporate responsibility initiative in the world.

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2012-03-15

FOSS achieves record financial result

With the publication of the 2011 annual report, FOSS can present the company’s best ever result. Turnover was DKK 1,596 million and profit (EBIT) DKK 339 million. FOSS has experienced double digit growth in Asia and Latin America driven by key markets in China, Brazil, India and Australia/New Zealand. FOSS is the world’s leading producer of innovative analytical instruments for monitoring and control of food production from the field to the table.

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2012-03-14

New NIR reveals more yield in flour milling

Seeing those small margins that other analysers can’t, the NIRS DS2500 helps flour millers to tune production for optimal results. Getting just 0.1% closer to target on ash content can give a return on investment of under a year.

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2012-02-22

Rapid fat analysis for everyone on show at Anuga 2012

Analytical solutions for producers of all sizes and business areas will be on show at Anuga, Cologne, March 27-30, FOSS stand: Hall 5.2, B 018

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2012-02-16

FOSS wins innovation award at Victam Asia 2012

The 2012 Victam Award for Milling was won by FOSS in recognition of its inline flour production monitoring solution called ProFoss Flour

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2012-02-06

FOSS is sponsoring ICAR 2012 and IDF Analytical Week

Meet FOSS at ICAR in Ireland or IDF in Israel

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2012-01-23

New FOSS subsidiary to serve Central America

Effective January 1st, 2012, FOSS has a new subsidiary: FOSS Centro América S.A.

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2012-01-13

NIR analyser adds profit and sustainability in dairy powder production

High performance near infrared (NIR) can help producers to fine-tune production of dairy powder for reduced energy consumption and improved profits.

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2012-01-06

Experts to explore analysis of amino acids and dietary fibre at Victam Asia

The seminars will include: AminoNIR: The preferred system for rapid and reliable measures of feed ingredient quality,Comparison of different calibration methods and Fibre analyses in human food and animal feeding stuffs

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2011-12-06

FOSS wine analyser receives prestigious awards at SIMEI and SITEVI international wine events

FOSS has received two innovation awards for the recently-released WineScan SO2 analyser.

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2011-12-01

Extended measurement options for new MilkoScan FT1

Optional calibrations are available for fortified milk and whey, yoghurt and fermented products and desserts and ice cream

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2011-11-28

FOSS awarded AAA credit rating

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2011-11-09

Revolution in sulphur dioxide testing receives top innovation prize at SIMEI

'Considerable advance' in analysis helps to reduce use of preservative in winemaking

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2011-10-28

Feed millers re-use valuable NIR calibration data on new high performance analyser

Feed millers can migrate to the new high-performance platform while re-using existing valuable calibration data acquired perhaps over many years of NIR analysis.

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2011-10-14

Video explains infrared analysis options for dairy producers

FOSS has produced a video that explores various aspects of Infrared analysis technology - a rapidly developing technology area that is increasingly important for dairy producers in optimising yield and quality.

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2011-10-05

In line analysis saves money and resources in the soya milling process

FOSS announces ProFoss for Soya - a process analysis and control solution that provides continuous measurements of moisture, protein and oil content in soya meal directly from the production process.

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2011-09-30

Business delegation strengthens FOSS presence in Russia

FOSS took part in a major business delegation to Russia 7th – 9th September, in Moscow and St Petersburg.

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2011-09-20

Prestigious export award to FOSS

FOSS has been awarded the King Frederik the Ninth’s Honorary Award for outstanding international success. CEO Torben Ladegaard and Chairman of the Board Peter Foss has today been presented the award by HRH the Danish Prince Consort.

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2011-09-15

Process analysis helps millers to make better use of grain

ProFoss system helps millers to get the perfect blend of grain for consistent quality products downstream in the milling process.

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2011-09-01

Quality starts with the cow

Analytical solutions help to improve animal health and milk yield

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2011-09-01

Producers find more profit in fat

Analytical solutions help to determine the fat/lean mix in meat products

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2011-09-01

Every grain counts in global food production

Analytical solutions help to make best use of grain from farm to the table

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2011-08-29

FOSS supports charity work in East Africa

International charities joined forces in Denmark over the weekend to raise funds for the millions of drought victims in East Africa. FOSS joined in and donated 100,000 DKK.

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2011-08-22

Foundations laid for FOSS Innovation Centre

The innovation centre will form the hub of a FOSS global network of development resources, headed from FOSS headquarters in Hillerød and including more than 200 experts in Denmark, Sweden, Russia and China.

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2011-08-19

Casein test can improve yield for cheese and yogurt producers

A rapid test using FT-IR technology can provide a more reliable casein measurement with benefits in terms of maximised yield.

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2011-08-08

IDF issues guidelines on detecting adulteration in dairy products

New publication to help the milk industry to reinforce consumer confidence in its ability to guarantee safe and nutritious products

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2011-08-02

Milk test gives early warning of ketosis in dairy herds

New screening option gives indication of possible ketosis – a condition that can reduce yield by over 500 kilos of milk per cow per year.

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2011-07-29

MilkoScan™ FT2 supports flexible dairy production

MilkoScan FT2 provides a cornerstone of a flexible manufacturing approach at a major European dairy producer

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2011-07-29

Smart analysis makes every drop of milk count

Standardisation of milk arriving at the dairy allows optimal use of resources and can lead to savings of around US $60,000 per annum.

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2011-06-23

New MilkoScan analyser offers milk standardisation with built-in food safety screening

The MilkoScan FT1 allows dairy producers to make the best possible use of liquid milk intake and to screen for abnormalities at the same time.

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2011-06-15

New feed analyser offers next logical step in high performance near infrared analysis

Robust, purpose-built instrument combines high performance near infrared (NIR) analysis with full compatibility to FOSS NIR solutions.

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2011-06-06

Korea invests in 60 FOSS instruments for rice labelling control

Infratec™ 1241 grain analyser chosen for superior near infrared performance

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2011-05-23

Denmark needs more companies like FOSS

At the symbolic “turning the first sod” to FOSS Innovations Centre the Danish Prime Minister confirmed the importance of investing in innovation and that a prerequisite for providing good Danish welfare is healthy companies, like FOSS.

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2011-05-19

Massive investments in innovation

The focus of FOSS is heavily planted in innovation and growth. By investing 200 mio. DKK in a new Innovation Centre in Denmark and maintaining an annual investment of about 10-12 percent of turnover in new product development FOSS is strengthening its global innovative activities as well as its position in the world market.

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2011-05-13

All in one WineScan to revolutionise testing of sulphur dioxide

Result delivered in just over a minute in parallel with other main quality parameters

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2011-05-11

Danish Prime minister visits FOSS

Prime minister visit highlights importance of innovation

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2011-04-26

European Grain Network Meeting 2011

Continued stability of the Infratec ANN calibration reported at European Grain Network Meeting

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2011-04-26

Growing focus on dietary fibre and analysis methods

Free FOSS webinar on Codex definition and analysis methods

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2011-04-15

X-ray technology reveals the true fat content of ground meat

A major Australian supermarket chain selling over 1.5 million packets of ground meat per week is using FOSS X-ray analysis technology to guarantee the stated fat content.

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2011-04-06

Winemakers discover the value of rapid analysis

Instant quality control is making decision making easier for winemakers around the world.

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2011-04-06

Meet FOSS at Mercoláctea 2011, Brazil

FOSS support for Brazilian dairy sector on show

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2011-03-24

FOSS achieved the best results ever and is setting an ambitious strategy for growth

The revenue last year was 201 mill. and EBIT was 35 mill. euro - the best result ever achieved at FOSS. On this high note current COO, Torben Ladegaard will take on the position as CEO, while current CEO, Peter Foss will take the chair as Chairman of the Board.

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2011-03-21

Olive millers to gain more value from production with new infrared analyser

Handy new infrared analyser measures fat and moisture in olive paste and pomace

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2011-03-18

Milk industry finds the perfect profile for healthy milk

Infrared technology aids health initiatives with new rapid way to monitor saturated fat content in milk

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2011-02-24

17th European grain network meeting, Cracow, 24th-25th March

Join the 17th European grain network meeting, Cracow, 24th-25th March

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2011-02-08

In-line NIR analysis for agile flour production

In-line NIR analysis for agile flour production

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2011-02-08

X-ray fat analysis for efficient drying of hams

X-ray fat analysis for efficient drying of hams

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2011-01-27

New tax on fat content in meat

Already a country with a high level of taxation, Denmark will soon have to accommodate a new tax – a surcharge on fat content in meat and other food.

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2011-01-25

New grape analysis possibilities for winemakers

The grape must calibration package for the OenoFoss™ wine analyser has been extended with four new possible calibrations: Gluconic Acid, Density, Malic Acid and Tartaric Acid.

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2010-12-15

Conference targets grain security

International Grains Council session on the theme of ‘Grain Supplies and Global Food Security’

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2010-11-01

Revolution in sulphur dioxide testing unveiled at ViniTech

New analytical technology on show

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2010-10-22

New leader of elite chemometrics team

Lars Nørgard, PhD has been appointed as senior manager of chemometrics at FOSS

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2010-10-20

Growing interest in adulteration testing

Abnormality spectrum screening receiving considerable interest from the milk-testing community

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2010-10-15

Analytical technology helping to avoid a global food crisis

Analytical technology is helping to boost yields of high quality, safe products while ensuring optimal profits for farmers and producers.

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2010-10-14

Prestigious chemometrics award for FOSS scientist

Prestigious chemometrics award for FOSS scientist

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2010-09-20

Screening for Adulteration of Milk Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Screening for Adulteration of Milk Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

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2010-09-20

Perfect fit for production line fat analysis

The measurement of meat trimmings directly in production can prove a smart move as quality meat suppliers, Böseler Goldschmaus discovered after integrating a MeatMaster™ in-line fat analyser into the slaughterhouse process.

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2010-09-14

New testing option extends scope of food safety screening

New testing option extends scope of food safety screening

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2010-09-08

Chinese symposium highlights need for food safety controls

Chinese symposium highlights need for food safety controls

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2010-07-28

ProFoss™ Gives Premium Quality

Premium control: ProFoss helps premium quality flour producers Emilio Esteban to take quality control to new levels while gaining more insight into the milling process

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2010-06-23

Extended applications for ProFoss to improve yield in dairy production

Extended applications for ProFoss to improve yield in dairy production

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2010-06-16

Efficient nutrient management using NIR for the recirculation of liquid farm fertiliser

A new method for the effective implementation of nutrient management plans for liquid manure is presented in a paper written for the FOSS In Focus magazine by Dr Wilfried Wenzl, of the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein agricultural research institute in Austria.

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2010-06-10

Smart farming with Herd Navigator improves profits and animal welfare

Smart Farming with Herd Navigator improves profits and animal welfare

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2010-06-07

Welcome to the automated laboratory

Automated laboratory operations help to keep step with evolving milk testing demands while providing a more flexible service for farmers and dairies

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2010-05-21

Easy fat analysis to help meat producers improve product quality and profit

Easy fat analysis to help meat producers improve quality and profit

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2010-05-12

Ongoing partnership with Chile's largest milk testing laboratory

Ongoing partnership with the largest milk testing laboratory in Chile

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2010-05-10

Better bacon with MeatMaster

Better bacon with MeatMaster

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2010-04-23

The value of milk standardisation

The value of milk standardisation

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2010-04-14

OenoFoss update makes it easier for winemakers to obtain healthy fermentations

OenoFoss update makes it easier for winemakers to obtain healthy fermentations: Popular concept strengthened with new measurement parameter

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2010-04-04

Worldwide analysis web improves food and feed quality around the globe

Worldwide analysis web improves food and feed quality around the globe

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2010-03-31

Statistical process control graphs give better production view

Statistical process control graphs give a better view of production

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2010-03-23

new flexible solution for fat standardization in meat products

New flexible solution for fat standardization in meat products

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2010-03-08

16th European Grain Network Meeting

16th European Grain Network Meeting report

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2010-03-07

Keeping burgundy the best

Keeping burgundy the best

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2010-03-03

In shape for feed analysis with Remote Internet Analysis (RINA)

In shape for feed analysis with Remote Internet Analysis (RINA)

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2010-01-04

Qlip laboratory opens doors to CMT symposium delegates

Qlip laboratory opens doors to CMT symposium delegates

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2009-12-16

Clean Kjeldahl analysis improves safety in the lab

Advances in technology are making Kjeldahl analysis safer and more efficient as users at the Viking Malt laboratory in Halmstad, Sweden have discovered.

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2009-12-11

FOSS strengthens software tools for near infrared analysis field

FOSS A/S strengthens development of new software tools for the field of near infrared analysis

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2009-12-10

Room for routine analysis at top league winery

Room for routine analysis at top league winery

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2009-11-27

2009-11-27 The road ahead: FOSS Central Milk Testing Symposium, 18-20th November, Amsterdam

The road ahead: FOSS Central Milk Testing Symposium, 18-20th November, Amsterdam

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2009-11-04

Advanced process monitoring improves food and feed production yield

High resolution process monitoring to improve yield in food and feed production

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2009-10-28

Routine analysis with infrared technology – is it worth it?

Routine analysis with infrared technology – is it worth it?

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2009-10-28

Process control in the fast lane

Process control in the fast lane

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2009-10-28

Improving food safety with automated foreign object detection

Improving food safety with automated foreign object detection

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2009-08-19

New European standard for determination of crude fat and total fat content in cereals, cereal based products and animal feed stuffs

New European standard for determination of crude fat and total fat content in cereals, cereal based products and animal feed stuffs

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2009-05-28

Recommendations published on analytical test methods for distillers grains

Recommendations published on analytical test methods for distillers grains

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2009-03-25

New standard for analysis of fibre in feedstuffs: download a free copy of the Journal of AOAC article

New standard for analysis of fibre in feedstuffs: download a free copy of the Journal of AOAC article

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