Smithfield Culinary, a division of Smithfield Foods, was named the Overall Winner of the 2025 International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) Distributor’s Choice Awards. Smithfield Culinary also received two additional awards in two key categories: strategic partner and sales leader. “It…
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RealCold, a leading cold chain service provider, will deploy Blue Yonder Warehouse Management to digitally transform its warehouse operations to meet the diverse needs of its customers and the increasing demands of the sector. The project will be implemented by…
Fonterra has announced that it has started its work on the New Edendale UHT Cream Plant. Construction is officially underway at Fonterra’s new UHT cream plant at Edendale following a groundbreaking ceremony. Fonterra employees, community representatives, and local iwi celebrated…
Seaman Paper Company a fourth-generation, family-owned global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions, has acquired Julius Glatz GmbH, a pioneer in specialty papers based in Neidenfels, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Glatz is a family-owned company and one of the global market…
Amcor plc and Berry Global Group, Inc. have announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement, under which Amcor and Berry will combine in an all-stock transaction. Berry shareholders will receive a fixed exchange ratio of 7.25 Amcor shares…
Kerry Group highlighted its commitment to sustainable food and beverage(F&B) innovations across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) regions at Gulfood Manufacturing(GM). Kerry’s strong presence in the region underscores its focus on addressing growing consumer demands for healthier,…
Yogurtland has announced the addition of Charles Ballard as the Director of Development. A seasoned veteran in franchise development with over four decades of experience in the food service industry, Ballard brings a wealth of expertise in building successful franchise…
Sargento, the family-owned leader in natural cheese, has recently announced new roles for eight team members across its Consumer Products and Food Service & Ingredients business units: Erin Price, General Manager, Consumer Products; Jeremy Schellin, General Manager, Food Service &…
Oterra has recently announced two significant additions to its leadership team, effective from July 1st, 2024. Oterra has appointed René Schou as the new Chief Commercial Officer. René brings a wealth of experience to Oterra, having held key leadership roles at…
National DCP, LLC (NDCP), a $3 billion supply chain management company that serves Dunkin’ franchisees, has broken ground on its new food service distribution center in Burleson, Texas. This facility marks NDCP’s tenth distribution facility across the nation, the company…
Schwan’s Company has appointed Brian Schiegg as the company’s new CEO. He succeeds CEO Dimitrios Smyrnios, who has recently announced his retirement after serving the company for more than a decade of leadership. Schiegg steps into the CEO role following…
Voodoo Doughnut has announced the appointment of three individuals to its leadership team. Jack Quigley has been named vice president of development. Mr. Quigley has a record of driving growth and spearheading transformation at companies such as MOD Pizza, Amazon…
With a projected 4.06% CAGR (2022-2027), the global café and bar market is a healthy, fast evolving industry with many areas of opportunity. Read: May 2023 Issue of Food InfoTech Magazine. Consumers today want novel or extraordinary experiences that go beyond…