Media Coverage
An Archive of Selected Press Coverage of Birko
Cleaning Up
April 29, 2012, BioFuels International
With ethanol production expected to hit 15.2 billion gallons in 2012, biofuel producers today are looking for the most efficient and cost effective plant cleaning solutions. Elis Owens describes several Birko products that are effective for enhanced cleaning in the ethanol sector.
Keeping Chemical Washdowns Safe
April 26, 2012, Food Manufacturing
Compliance with food sector governing bodies drives the need for signs and labels at chemical washdown sites. But there are more to signs and labels than meets the eye. Dana Johnson, Birko’s brewery and produce specialist, comments on the labels we provide to keep chemicals safe.
Be Cautious with Chemicals
April 2012, Meat & Poultry
Birko offers safety training to meat and poultry facilities, including these guidelines from the April “Sanitation Tips” section in Meat & Poultry magazine.
Antimicrobial Processing Aid
February 2012, Meat & Poultry
Recent research has demonstrated that lactic acid-based antimicrobials, such as Birko’s Beefxide, are effective in reducing non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) in beef trimmings.
NMA Remembers Florence Smith Powers
Feb 10, 2012, Lean Trimmings
Along with her first husband, Ward Harris Smith, Florence co-founded NMA member Birko in 1953 in their Ogden, Utah, garage.
Wash additive fights Listeria on cantaloupe rinds
Jan 30, 2012, The Packer
Fresh produce processors have an option to help reduce pathogens on cantaloupe rinds in Birko Corp.’s peroxyacetic acid formulation Birkoside MP-2.
Keeping It All in the Family
Dec 2011, The Difference
Colorado State University MBA graduate Kelly Green is profiled in this alumni publication.
Profile: Kelly Heffer Green
Dec 2011, CU Coloradan
Birko Chairman and third generation owner Kelly Green is profiled as an alumnus of the University of Colorado.
In-Plant Automation: Where’s the Beef?
Nov 9, 2011, Meat & Poultry
The marriage of Birko and Chad has the potential to bring about improved food safety in the beef world.
California Cantaloupes Hope to Bank on Safety
Oct 20, 2011, Food Safety News
Produce Specialist Dana Johnson comments on the origin of the listeria outbreak
Birko’s Help for Listeria Outbreak
Oct 19, 2011, CBS Denver Ch. 4
Birko Produce Specialist Dana Johnson shared proactive steps to keep fruits and vegetables safe.
Top Company Finalists
Oct. 17, 2011, ColoradoBiz Magazine
Colorado’s Most Competitive Business Award Isn’t Getting Any Easier
Birko Launches New Corporate Website
Aug 26, 2011, National Provisioner
Introduces The Birko Advantage Integrated Food Safety Solution
Birko Acquires Chad Co.
Aug 10, 2011, Meatingplace
Food safety solutions provider Birko has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Chad Co.
Olathe-based Chad Co. Bought by Denver Company
Aug 4, 2011, Kansas City Star
Chad Co., an Olathe-based manufacturer of washing and pasteurizing systems for the meat processing industry, has been acquired by Birko of Denver
Birko Acquires Chad Co.
Aug 3, 2011, Meat & Poultry
Birko has acquired Chad Co., an Olathe, Kan.-based manufacturer of automated washing cabinets for and pasteurizing systems for meat processing operations
Protein’s Role in Fighting World Hunger
Jun 2011, Lean Trimmings Prime
Birko owner/chairman Kelly Green discusses several options that can give the poor and hungry better access to protein
