Check out the December 2019 edition of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods: Processors to Watch in 2020, ingredient supplier sourcing, import/export trends, retrofitting legacy plants with energy efficient features and much more!
Today, CAULIPOWER produces frozen cauliflower-crust pizza, chicken tenders, cauliflower tortillas and sweet potato toast, available nationwide in over 25,000 stores and more than 5,000 restaurants
CAULIPOWER holds a 26% share of the better-for-you market, is said to be the fastest growing brand in the frozen channel across all frozen grocery items and is regularly driving over 50% of sales growth in the frozen pizza category.
For Universal Pure, strong growth is due in part to its value-added services, including cold storage, kitting, assembly, tempering, code dating and more.
In July, Universal Pure acquired Stay Fresh Foods LLC, combining two providers of HPP services and solutions into a consolidated platform that operates 15 HPP machines across six facilities in the United States, serves over 110 customers and has HPPd over 900 million pounds of food and beverage products.
While Graeter’s continue to remain tried and true to its French Pot process, it is working toward SQF Level 3 certification, plans to expand its on-site frozen storage capability and continue to expand its distribution network.
Today, the $60-70 million company continues to develop new flavors and expand its footprint and maintain its leadership in the e-commerce space, all while preparing to celebrate its 150-year anniversary in 2020.
Today, the Thailand-based food conglomerate produces more than 2,500 products, including duck, chicken, pork, shrimp, fish, eggs, ready meals and more.
The definition of responsible sourcing has expanded beyond food safety to include issues like worker safety, animal welfare and the environment, but the definition of “supply chain” is changing too.
Nitrogen Recovery Services pinpoints where areas of waste exist in a manufacturing facility, and determines how nitrogen can improve a plant’s energy efficient footprint.
Telematics, Internet of Things, intuitive software systems and cleaning solutions are just some of the features outlines in this issue’s roundup of new product technologies and solutions.
Industry experts offer insight into the challenges impacting the import and export of cold food and beverages, discussing everything from tariffs and governmental regulations to price increases and third-party logistics.