Chicago cheese processor Bel Brands USA said it expects by 2014 to build and open a 170,000-sq.-ft. plant in Brookings, S.D., to produce Mini Babybel cheese.
Reiser and Ross Industries say the new, fully automatic INPACK IN50 Inline Tray Sealer produces modified atmosphere packages (MAP) from preformed trays of almost any size or shape and can package fresh, refrigerated or frozen food products.
Reiser’s Holac Dicers to satisfy a variety of production requirements. Holac Dicers can accurately and effortlessly cube, strip, slice and flake a variety of products.
Looking to extend its healthy foods portfolio, Smart Balance Inc., Paramus, N.J., said it purchased Glutino Food Group, for $66.3 million from Claridge, a Montreal investments and holding company.
New York City-based cheese marketer Artisanal Brands, Inc. (AB) said it hired Tully & Holland, Wellesley, Mass., as a strategic advisor to seek acquisition opportunities.
Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ editor-in-chief Marina Mayer reviewed all of the new retail products published in print and online at www.RFFmag.com from July 2018 to February 2019. From the hundreds of products, she nominated 26 refrigerated and frozen foods and beverages to be named Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ Top 5 Best New Retail Product of 2019.
