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This is my last magazine as editor-in-chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, since I am moving over to R&FF’s parent publication, FOOD ENGINEERING. I have truly enjoyed my time at R&FF reporting on all aspects the cold chain, while being fortunate enough to cover the industry during its unprecedented transformation that continues today.

Food tech startup Aqua Cultured Foods has signed a Proof of Concept (PoC) with Switzerland-based retailer Migros, to advance the development of seafood alternatives with a realistic taste and texture.  

Raley’s Chief Operations Officer, Kevin Konkel, announced his plans to retire effective January 7, 2022, after more than four in the industry.

CoolSys has expanded it market presence through the acquisition of Triangle Refrigeration, a leading provider of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, and monitoring services in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York. 

Rosina Food Products, Inc., announced its acquisition of the Mama Lucia brand of frozen retail meatballs from Quaker Maid Meats, Inc.  

Sabrosura Foods, LLC, a marketer and distributor of branded Hispanic food products, has acquired Pancho's Mexican Foods, Inc.  Pancho's will join the Sabrosura Foods family of well-known brands, which include: El Viajero, La Morenita, Reynaldo's and Bio Salud!

Brazi Bites, maker of Latin-inspired, gluten-free foods, announced new distribution for its Pizza’nadas, homestyle breakfast sandwiches and Brazilian cheese bread in major retailers, including Target, Walmart, Publix, Costco, and H.E.B.  

Triangle Package Machinery Company adds a direct sales resource to the Central Region with the hiring of George Reschke. 

 This year's honorees include frozen, snacks, international, and grocery manufacturing facilities.

Working in partnership with parent company Star Refrigeration, Starfrost implemented an end-to-end cooling solution for a growing London-based fresh dog food company that delivered energy efficiency and improved product quality.