2015

Potato specialist Aviko has partnered with UK quick-service casual dining chain Roosters Piri Piri, which offers ethnic and free-from menus. “One of the challenges in the casual dining sector is staying ahead of the game,” […]

For companies involved in the market segments of cold storage, refrigerated warehousing and/or temperature-controlled distribution, the Amsterdam Spring Conference, March 25-27, offers a great platform for learning about practical problems cold store operators’ face and […]

Sorting Solutions Specialist Tomra has been named as a Ruban d’Honneur recipient and one of ten finalists now being considered for the 2014-15 European Business Awards in the category “The Business of the Year with […]

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) salmon certification program continues to grow steadily since its launch in summer 2012. In less than three years, it has welcomed 50 salmon farms into its certification scheme for responsible […]

The shortlist for the 2015 FreeFrom Food Awards – celebrating the best in gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and all ‘freefrom’ foods – includes a variety of cold and frozen desserts from retailers such as Asda and […]

ConAgra Foods, Inc has announced that Sean M. Connolly as its new chief executive officer. Connolly will replace Gary M. Rodkin, effective April 6. “We are thrilled to have Sean join ConAgra Foods as our […]

Integrated logistics service provider Partner Logistics has reported a 16% decrease in energy usage at its cold store warehouse in Gloucester, six months after the installation of energy-efficient LED lighting at the facility. The site, […]

McDonald’s Corporation announced that global comparable sales decreased 1.8% in January.  APMEA’s comparable sales decreased 12.6% reflecting broad-based consumer perception issues in Japan, along with the lingering impact of the supplier issue and a shift […]

Spanish company Friopuerto has opened a new cold storage facility in Veracruz, Mexico. This is Friopuerto’s first international project and has been constructed in joint venture with the Group Inversor Veracruzano (Griver), a local partner […]