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Agr International Bangkok service center

Agr International opens service center in Bangkok

The opening of this service center in the Pan Pacific region is one more segment of Agr’s program to provide accessible and responsive support for testing and quality management equipment.

March 31, 2016

Agr International, Inc., Butler, Pa., opened a service center in Bangkok, Thailand, which is co-located with the company’s regional sales office, Agr Bangkok ltd.

California Giant invests in new cooling efficiencies

The new cooling unit is expected to reduce cooling time by about 20 minutes per tunnel while using significantly less energy.

March 31, 2016

California Giant’s new cooling facility located at its Watsonville, Calif., headquarters received a significant “cooling facelift” in preparation for the 2016 Watsonville berry season.

Spartan Motors to build Isuzu-dedicated manufacturing plant

The 85,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will be dedicated to producing Isuzu F-Series trucks.

March 28, 2016

Spartan Motors, Inc., Charlotte, Mich., announced plans to build an 85,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, dedicated to producing Isuzu F-Series trucks, further expanding its relationship with Isuzu North America Corp., Anaheim, Calif.

RFA, IIAR elect new members, among other personnel announcements

March 25, 2016

Check out this week's personnel announcements.

Technomic study: Fast-casual boom continues

The fast-casual segment continues to lead the pack with 11.4% sales growth, almost doubling the growth rate of any other dining segment.

March 25, 2016

The 500 largest U.S. restaurant chains accelerated their cumulative sales growth in 2015 to a 4.9% increase, totaling an estimated $288 billion, according to data released by Chicago-based Technomic Inc.

The future of the cold foods industry

March 24, 2016

With the election coming up, how do you feel about the future of the cold food industry?

Pulmuone Foods acquires tofu maker

The acquisition solidifies its position as a leading tofu company.

March 24, 2016

Pulmuone Foods Co. Ltd., Fullerton, Calif., purchased substantially all of the assets of Vitasoy USA Inc., Ayer, Mass., which includes the Nasoya tofu brand.

Preferred Freezer Services breaks ground on third Chicago facility

The completed facility will cover 227,043 square feet, stand 58 feet tall and maintain a storage capacity of more than 32,000 pallets.

March 24, 2016

Preferred Freezer Services (PFS), Chatham, N.J., broke ground on its third temperature-controlled facility in the Chicago area and its 36th in the United States.

Refrigerated food manufacturers, suppliers flock to RFA’s annual conference

Titled “Navigating the Unchartered Waters of FSMA," this year's conference featured one-on-one CEO sessions, networking opportunities and a tabletop display.

March 24, 2016

The Refrigerated Foods Association (RFA), Marietta, Ga., presented its 36th Annual Conference & Tabletop Display, March 6-9 at The Vinoy Renaissance Resort in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Premium Brands Holdings acquires C&C Packing

C&C is a supplier of a variety of fresh and frozen meat products to retailers and foodservice distributors.

March 23, 2016

Premium Brands Holdings Corp., Canada, entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets and business undertakings of Montreal, Canada-based C&C Packing Inc. and its affiliate, Premier Meat Packers (2009) Inc.