B&G Foods, Parsippany, N.J., expanded its Green Giant brand with a modern take on vegetables and new versions of mealtime favorites such as Veggie Tots, Riced Veggies, Mashed Cauliflower and Roasted Veggies.
Expansion plans call for include an additional 50,000 square feet of space, a new packaging line for frozen fruits and vegetables and double the size of refrigerated docks.
August 2, 2016
G&C Food Distributors, a foodservice re-distributor based in Syracuse, N.Y., acquired a food distribution facility in Van Buren, N.Y.
The SORTEX PolarVision technology platform from Bühler Inc., Minneapolis, is a sophisticated foreign materials detection system for a wide array of frozen produce.
Lamb Weston’s portfolio will consist of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and other vegetable products, as well as a continued presence in retail frozen products under licensed brands and private brands.
July 15, 2016
ConAgra Foods, Inc., Chicago, filed Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its planned separation into two independent public companies—Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. and ConAgra Brands, Inc.
Technology developments in post-harvest handling, storage and transportation make frozen produce superior to fresh picked vegetables and fruits, in terms of quality and nutrition, according to a report published by Global Industry Analysts.
Pulsed LED recognizes the subtlest color and structural differences as well as foreign materials just before packing.
July 7, 2016
With the help of TOMRA’s free-fall sorter, Apetit can aim to become the leading brand in frozen vegetable products, frozen ready meals and ready-to-use fresh vegetables.
After installing TOMRA Sorting Food’s Halo sorting machine, Verduyn realizes the machine’s many benefits.
May 19, 2016
When the sorting machine Verduyn initially installed failed to live up to its expectations, it investigated his options and discovered TOMRA Sorting Food Americas, West Sacramento, Calif.
Nomad Foods acquired Iglo Group and Findus Group in of 2015, creating one of Europe’s largest frozen foods businesses.
April 4, 2016
Nomad Foods Ltd., the London-based owner of the Findus brand in Sweden, announced plans to possibly close its Bjuv, Sweden, factory by the end of the year.