Clean Energy Fuels Corp. broke ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) digester at Del Rio Dairy in Friona, Texas, its first in a joint venture with TotalEnergies to produce transportation fuel which will be negative carbon intensive. All the RNG fuel produced at Del Rio Dairy will make its way into Clean Energy’s nationwide network of RNG stations.

The new facility marks the third manufacturing location dedicated to the Uncrustables brand, along with existing facilities in Scottsville, Kentucky, and Longmont, Colorado. 

Tips and strategies for industrial site identification prior to building cold facilities, particularly since greenfield sites are in high demand today.

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.

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.  

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

Nasoya, a leading brand of tofu, announced an expansion into the foodservice sector with new university and fast-casual restaurant accounts. The announcement comes on the heels of the successful launch of Nasoya’s Plantspired line – a variety of convenient plant-based protein and meal solutions.