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FMI, AFFI Begin 2024 Frozen IQ Partnership

The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) and FMI – The Food Industry Association have begun a partnership on Frozen IQ, a convergence of industry leaders among food retail and manufacturing, with the goal of driving innovation, addressing a transformative regulatory environment and optimizing consumer engagement in the vital frozen food sector.  According to the 2023 […]

Posted inAssociation News, Frozen Food, National

NFRA Opens Registration For Annual Convention

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association has opened registration for the 2024 NFRA Convention, taking place Oct. 5-8 at the Gaylord National Harbor in National Harbor, Maryland. As the premier event for the frozen and refrigerated foods industry, 1,500 anticipated attendees will conduct more than 5,000 business meetings over the course of three days. […]

Posted inCoborn's, Frozen Food, Midwest, Sustainability News

Coborn’s, Hillphoenix Team Up For Presentation At NGA Show

St. Cloud, Minnesota-based Coborn’s and Hillphoenix will give a presentation during The NGA Show on how grocers can navigate the upcoming changes from the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act. The presentation, set for 8:45-9:30 a.m. March 11, centers on how Coborn’s countered the AIM Act by switching to CO2. It will feature Chris Braun, Coborn’s […]

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Report: Frozen Foods Can Help Family Budgets, Meals

Citing their convenience and affordability, the latest Atomik survey by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association found that frozen foods contribute to healthy meals. Parents find frozen foods to be a particularly valuable tool for meal planning and rising grocery costs. A significant portion (76 percent) of parents surveyed agree the products help them […]

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AFFI-CON 2024 Posts Record-Setting Attendance

Nearly 1,600 professionals from more than 500 different companies attended AFFI-CON 2024, the frozen food industry’s premier annual event Feb. 24-27 in San Diego. “AFFI is committed to fostering industry growth through data, insights and programming such as AFFI-CON,” said Alison Bodor, president and CEO of The American Frozen Food Institute “This event provides a […]

Posted inFrozen Food, Health & Wellness, West

Ruiz Foods Opens Third On-Site Employee Health Center

Ruiz Food Products opened an on-site health center – the company’s third – for insured employees and their covered family members Feb. 12 at its plant in Dinuba, California.  In late 2023, the company opened similar centers at its plants in Florence, South Carolina, and Denison, Texas. The Ruiz Foods Health Center, operated by CareATC, […]

Posted inFrozen Food, International Foods, Southwest

Ruiz Foods Promotes Carroll To President, CEO

Ruiz Food Products Inc., a frozen Mexican food manufacturer, has announced a series of executive leadership and board changes designed to position the company for its next great growth period. The board of directors selected the company’s current chief operating officer, Kimberli Carroll, as president and CEO. She will also serve on the board of directors. […]

Posted inThe Kroger Co., Association News, Frozen Food, National, Raley's

UNFI, Kroger, Raley’s Executives To Address NFRA Conference Attendees

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) will hold its 32nd annual Executive Conference on April 8-10 at the Westin Tempe in Tempe, Arizona. Retailer presentations will feature Stuart Aitken, chief merchant and marketing officer at Kroger; CEO Sandy Douglas of UNFI; and Keith Knopf, president and CEO at Raley’s. This three-day event brings […]