The 2022 Logistics Provider of the Year weathered a worldwide pandemic, growing in both revenue and reach.

 Badibanga will be responsible for all CHEF’STORE locations and the growth strategy to advance CHEF’STORE retail locations as part of the US Foods omnichannel strategy. 

Short for variable barcode, Chicago-based Varcode serves the food and beverage, and pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

Using the power of veggies to reinvent some of America’s favorite comfort foods, CAULIPOWER isleading the cauliflower-crust revolution, helping create a frozen pizza category that didn’t exist just ahandful of years ago.

The cold chain continues to adapt to ever-changing economic pressures and evolving consumer habits. While new challenges exist, the cold chain looks robust at the mid-point of 2022.

The company will continue to reduce emissions by optimizing routing to reduce miles driven, deploying new vehicle technology and investing in alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas, renewable natural gas and renewable diesel fuel. 

New in 2022: R&FF has expanded this award to include logistics providers! 

Honor Foods expands its foodservice redistribution capability through Burris Logistics’ purchase of the R.W. Zant Company. R.W. Zant is a foodservice redistributor with protein expertise located in Los Angeles, California. 

Available in elementary, middle and high schools across the country since 2012, Mixmi is being rolled out to grocery stores nationwide, including Kroger and H.E.B. at to reach more consumers looking for healthier alternatives in the frozen treat aisle. 

The ice cream is now available through an exclusive partnership with Dot Foods, including more than 5,200 distributors in all 50 states.