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Three new models have been added to Carrier Transicold’s next-generation Supra series of diesel-powered truck refrigeration units, providing more powerful cooling choices for small to large box trucks. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.

In order to increase production capabilities, Jones Dairy Farm underwent an expansion and renovation of the former McCain Foods Inc. plant. This included a 68,183 sq-ft. addition to the existing processing plant, resulting in a 306,263 sq-ft. total facility. The expansion consisted of a new process area, refrigerated truck dock, employee area mezzanine, and parking and site improvements.

Transplace, the premier provider of managed transportation services and technology, today announced that it has been awarded a 2019 Premier Carrier Award by Tyson Foods, one of the world’s largest food companies. Each year, Tyson Foods recognizes a small and select group of its carriers that consistently deliver the highest level of excellence in customer service, communication, safety and innovation.

Sabra is going sweet on you in time for Valentine’s Day by introducing Dark Chocolate Dessert Dip & Spread. Featuring a rich chocolate taste, the plant-based dip pairs with sweet, savory and snackable favorites from strawberries and bananas to churros, graham crackers and pretzels. It’s the perfect way for consumers looking to sweeten things up to take a dip into something new and exciting this Valentine’s Day.

The Danfoss CO2 Adaptive Liquid Management solution, which fully utilizes all of an evaporator's surface area and improves the energy efficiency of transcritical CO2 refrigeration systems by as much as a 10 percent, received top honors in the 2020 AHR Expo Innovation Awards program.

A M King has completed renovation of an 88,000-square-foot facility that houses Southern Foods’ meat, seafood and cheese processing operations. The new building allows the 66-year old company to operate in a larger, more modern space, handle greater volumes, and save money in repairs and maintenance, thereby bringing even more competitive pricing to its marketplaces.

Construction of a new north Houston freezer storage facility, Texas Frio Cold Storage, is underway. Designed and built by Houston-based KDW, the new facility will provide 43,742 square feet of cold storage space for whole and packaged beef, pork and poultry products and 19,086 square feet of office space.  The project has been master planned to double the facility’s cold storage space for future needs. 

US Foods, one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, announced results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2019. Organic financial results exclude contributions during the respective period from the Food Group of Companies (the "Food Group"), which was acquired on September 13, 2019.

The new I*SKREAM chocolate-covered ice cream bars joins the 4 out of 10 businesses owned by women in the U.S. I*SKREAM reflects a growing trend of women wanting to start and own their own companies and have control over their lives and how those lives impact others. 

Miyoko's Creamery, a plant dairy brand known for its award-winning vegan cheeses and butter crafted 100% from plants, has launched Cultured Vegan Pizza Mozz, ready for immediate delivery to the foodservice industry. The new mozzarella-style cheese tastes and performs like its cow dairy analog and can be used for pizzas, lasagnas, Philadelphia-style cheese steak sandwiches and Italian style dishes--anything that would require a melted mozzarella.