There are new leaders at two of the nation's largest public refrigerated warehousing associations -- the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) and an educational affiliate, the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO).
Officials for the American Meat Institute (AMI), the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and the United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) said they will co-locate their trade shows.
Food equipment, ingredient and labeling companies were among a select few named as "Supplier of the Year" by meat, poultry and prepared foods giant Tyson Foods Inc.
Henningsen Cold Storage Co., Hillsboro, Ore., said its Chairman and President Michael Henningsen Jr. was elected to the board of directors for the American Institute of Baking, Manhattan, Kan.
The Associated Press reported that public refrigerated warehouse giant Americold Reality Trust, Atlanta, has delayed its initial public offering because it could not find enough buyers.
Foodservice meat processor and distributor Diamond Ranch Foods, Ltd., New York, N.Y., said it agreed to purchase Executive Seafood, Inc., a Bronx, N.Y., seafood wholesaler.
Public refrigerated warehouse operator Midwest Refrigerated Services, Milwaukee, Wis., said it expects by early June to complete its purchase of High Track LLC.
Although it reported a net loss during its first quarter ended March 28, 2010, poultry giant Pilgrim's Pride Corp., Pittsburg, Texas, believes in a brighter future.
Hain Pure Protein Corporation ("HPP"), Plainville, N.Y., said it agreed to sell its Kosher Valley chicken and turkey brand to Empire Kosher Poultry Inc., Mifflintown, Pa.
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