Does your food processing plant or cold storage distribution facility feature the latest trends and technologies in green construction? If so, tell your story in Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ Plants of the Year cover story, November 2014 issue.

FB Chain, London, developed a new range of corrosion-resistant chains specifically for the food and beverage industries.

Nelson-Jameson, Marshfield, Wis., introduced pink to its extensive collection of color-coded products for material handling, safety, lab and food processing applications.

Infrabaker International, Germany, entered into an agency agreement with JBT Corp., Chicago, to further expand Infrabaker’s agency network.

Key Technology strengthens its commitment to California food processors by expanding its Innovation and Solutions Center (ISC) and local service capabilities in Sacramento, Calif.

Hughes Co., a Columbus, Wis.-based manufacturer and international distributor of stainless-steel food processing equipment, was acquired by Blackthorne Partners Ltd., Brookfield, Wis.

Lineage Logistics, a Colton, Calif.-based warehousing and logistics company sponsored by Bay Grove Capital LLC, San Francisco, commenced construction of a new 226,000-square-foot cold storage warehouse and food processing facility in Santa Maria, Calif.

Earthbound Farm named Kevin Yost as president, taking over for Charlie Sweat, the former CEO who will move into an advisory role. This appointment comes after WhiteWave Food Foods announced plans to purchase the organic food producer.

Here’s a peek at some of the recent advances in coating, cutting and slicing equipment.