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Ones to Watch
Aiming for the stars can be a daunting endeavor in any business. The competitive world of refrigerated and frozen foods is no different. 

by Carolyn Chapin

OTW Bakery Foods: Play to win
Rocky Mountain Pies Founder and President Mark “Par” Grandinetti has a simple business axiom that has served him well for more than 18 years in the pie industry: “Understand the rules and play to win.”

Sure, it sounds like something a high school football coach would tell his athletes before they storm the field — but that’s part of the reason Grandinetti likes it.



by Carolyn Chapin

OTW Inside the Plant: Home sweet home
For Mark (Par) Grandinetti and Doyle Converse, it was like déjà vu all over again. Since the 1990s, the two had worked at Western Country Pies, the Salt Lake City bakery that was their base for more than a decade before it shut down in 2004.



by Dan Malovany












Logistics Solutions: Labor savers
Refrigerated & Frozen Foods went straight to the source to learn about the latest in automated storage and retrieval system technologies.

Product Development: Private label steps up to the plate
Something funny is going on in grocery freezer cases across North America. Some frozen meals and entrees, it seems, have been getting a rather frosty reception from consumers.



by Kathie Canning

Equipment Spotlight: Conveyors and belts
Food processors can minimize spiral cage bar wear, maintenance and downtime with Ashworth’s 1-inch Omni-Pro 100. Omni-Pro delivers unmatched strength and reliability. Utilizing a “zero-tension” weld design ...

Back Page: An arch example
With eyes around the globe turning to the upcoming presidential election, it’s an interesting time to think about symbols of American culture.

Any number of memories, images, events and, yes, foods can provoke feelings of patriotism and pride in Americans. 

by Carolyn Chapin

Viewpoint: Speed thrills
They say that speed kills. Then again, I’m convinced that the pace of change in today’s food industry — driven by technology and consumer demographics — bodes well for new business opportunities. So, in my scenario: speed thrills.


by Bob Garrison

On the menu
New BelGioioso Cheese Unwrap & Roll Fresh Mozzarella roll and Prosciutto and Basil rolls are 12-oz. each and come packaged eight to a case.

Let them eat cake!
A dream come true? For many consumers, it means eating desserts such as Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, Strawberry Shortcake and Raspberry Cheesecake without having to worry about fat and calories.

Pasta for two
Ready-to-serve in 10 minutes or less, Putney Pasta’s All-Natural Skillet Meals are a fast and healthy option for small households.

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