All professionals in the field of low-temperature technologies are strongly encouraged to strictly adhere to the internationally established and approved definitions, by the International Institute of Refrigeration and the ASHRAE, of the following words: cooling, refrigeration, chilling, freezing and cold chain.
GEA has recently opened the doors to its new GEA Pet Food Experience Center (PEX) in Galliera Veneta, Italy. The role of the new center is to drive innovation in cooperation with customers and industry partners and to function as a locus for sharing latest know-how, where partners can anticipate a high level of technological development support.
After two years of research and development, Nature Fresh Farms has officially launched their 100% home compostable cucumber wrap, a first for the North American marketplace. Made from a starch-based PLA that is derived from plant-based resources, the film is home compostable breaking down naturally into CO2 and water within 90 days.
Acosta, a full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, announced the appointment of Chandra McCormack as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. McCormack is an accomplished CFO with 25 years of financial leadership experience in public and private companies, including nearly 20 years in the consumer packaged food and product industry.
Port Manatee in Tampa Bay, Florida, has promoted three members of its professional team, and created a new communications and public relations department.
Sysco announced today that Tim Ørting will join the company as the executive vice president & president, foodservice operations – international, effective January 4, 2021. In this newly-created role, Ørting will lead Sysco’s international operations in Canada, Europe, The Bahamas and Latin America, as well as the company’s International Food Group business. Based in Sysco’s London office, he will oversee the development and execution of key strategies for growth in these important geographies.
Niman Ranch, the pioneering leader in humanely and sustainably raised pork, beef and lamb, today announced the appointment of John Flynn to the position of vice president of sales. In this role, John will lead Niman Ranch’s sales team as the trusted brand continues its growth trajectory in the retail, e-commerce and foodservice markets serving discerning customers looking for Certified Humane meat Raised With Care by independent family farmers and ranchers.
Beyond Meat announced a major expansion in its long-standing relationship with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer. Following this summer’s successful launch of the Cookout Classic value pack, Beyond Meat’s most affordable product offering to date, this fall, Walmart plans to triple availability of the Beyond Burger from approximately 800 locations to more than 2,400 stores nationwide beginning next week. The move comes as part of Beyond Meat’s effort to increase worldwide accessibility to simple, plant-based meat products made without GMOs or bio-engineered ingredients.
Cappello's, the makers of frozen-fresh, simple, real-ingredient foods, announced the closing of a significant funding round led by Alliance Consumer Growth ("ACG"), a prominent consumer- and retail-focused growth equity firm that has made significant contributions to the food and beverage world with investments in popular brands such as KRAVE Jerky, BarkTHINS, EVOL Foods, Blaze Pizza and Shake Shack.
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