The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based National Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Association elected its officers and members of the board for 2022-23 at its annual meeting on Oct. 15. Kevin Schwab, EVP and CCO of sales and marketing for The Pictsweet Co., has been elected to serve a second term as NFRA board chairman. Schwab has served on the […]
Category: Frozen Food
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Frozen Food, Supply Chain News, West
Motive Introduces Monitoring Solution For Refrigerated Fleets
San Francisco-based Motive has launched a new Reefer Monitoring solution for refrigerated vehicles and trailers. The solution helps businesses improve compliance with food transportation safety requirements and reduce costs related to reefer operations. Motive Reefer Monitoring includes a new Environmental Sensor that remotely monitors reefer temperature and humidity conditions in real time. With this capability, […]
Posted inMeijer, Frozen Food, Midwest, Sustainability News
Meijer Recognized By EPA For Low Refrigerant Emissions Rate
For the second consecutive year, Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s GreenChill Program for having the lowest corporate-wide refrigerant emissions rate out of all the GreenChill Partners over the past year. As an active participant in the EPA’s program since 2012, the retailer has made reducing its refrigerant leak rate […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Center Store, West
Hormel Unveils Refrigerated Salsa, Guacamole By Herdez
Orange, California-based Hormel has new additions to its Herdez brand’s refrigerated salsas. Hormel debuted the three flavors – traditional mild, traditional medium and chipotle medium – in May. In a discussion with The Shelby Report, Chris Monahan, brand manager for refrigerated dips, attributed the expansion to consumer research. “We found that consumers really shop in […]
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, Frozen Food, National
RFA Names Marshall As Technical Director
The Refrigerated Foods Association has named Douglas L. Marshall as its technical director. He has been a member of the RFA since January 2018. In this role, Marshall will preside over the RFA’s monthly open technical calls, respond to member questions via its technical hotline and keep the association informed of issues with RFA’s bi-weekly […]
Posted inFrozen Food, Executive News, Northeast
Dr. Praeger’s Appoints Reichgut To CEO
Elmwood Park, New Jersey-based Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods has appointed Andy Reichgut to CEO, effective immediately. Larry Praeger, founder, has moved into a special advisor role and will remain an active board member. The Praeger and Somberg families will retain their ownership stake in the company, which is a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners. “Andy […]
Posted inH-E-B, Frozen Food, Southwest
H-E-B Expands Frozen Distribution Center In Temple, TX
H-E-B will be expanding its Temple, Texas distribution facilities with a new automated frozen distribution line. Pending final negotiations with Temple EDC and the city of Temple, the project will grow the company’s current facility footprint by 325,000 square feet and will add more than 100 jobs to the local economy. “It is our privilege to continue to […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Frozen Food, National, Plant-Based News
IRI Reports Decline In Meat Alternatives Pulled Down May Total
The height, widespread nature and the continued acceleration of inflation dominated the headlines in May. Whether in the grocery store, at the pump or at the movies, consumers were paying more. “Compared with the fall of 2021, inflation is higher, more people are making changes and the supply chain challenges from labels to packaging to […]