Advances in packaging technology play a critical role in minimizing food waste.

Cool Air, Inc., Ham Lake, Minn., introduced the new LBW-420-LEL ammonia leak detection device, designed for catastrophic leak detection and response before entering the lower explosion level (LEL).

The new RM-100 fully automatic Rollstock Vacuum Packaging Machine from Rollstock, Kansas City, Mo., features programmable PLC controls with readable diagnostics and a vacuum leak check program.

Dansensor, a division of Minneapolis-based MOCON, unveiled the LeakProtego, what is said to be the first-of-its-kind online system engineered to test for potential leaks at levels lower than previously possible.

Redline Detection, Orange, Calif., unveiled the HD PowerSmoke for heavy duty trucks, buses and commercial, industrial and agricultural applications.

John Bowie was promoted to chief operating officer of Arby's Restaurant Group, taking over for George Condos, who announced his retirement. John Merkin was named chief operating officer, US, of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. And, Denny Marie Post was promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president and chief concept officer of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers.

a1-cbiss, North West England, helps cold food manufacturers determine what type of gas leak detection is required for their refrigeration equipment with an automatic refrigerant monitoring system (ARMS).