On this episode of From the Cold Corner, we’re joined by Brandon Achen, CEO, and Michele Boney, director of sustainability.

The partnership brings traceability resources to NGA’s independent grocer and wholesaler members, who represent more than one-third of U.S. grocery retail sales.

 The company is executing its business continuity plans as it works to restore the impacted systems; however, it expects that full resolution of the outage will take time and result in some operational and service disruptions.  

The company says it further strengthens its position as a materials-diverse solutions provider in the fresh foods industry.    

 Building III marks Progressive Logistics’ second building in Mount Comfort Logistics Center. The warehousing and logistics provider leased a 505,872-square-foot building last year from Ambrose.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) increased to $908.0 million in Q1.

The new manufacturing will bolster Planet Based Foods product diversity both horizontally; from burritos and taquitos, to handheld, easy-to-make health food options, and vertically with options to expand flavor profiles of individual food products. 

Harvesting over 1,600 pounds of fresh herbs and salad mixes since August, the latest Square Roots farm celebrated a ribbon cutting on October 28. 

NOMINATIONS DUE NOVEMBER 11: This award honors a refrigerated foods processor for its year-over-year growth and leadership in product sales, packaging, distribution strategies, food safety, new product development, plant expansions, sustainability programs, and more.

The NFRA elected its association officers and members of the Board of Directors for 2022-2023 at its Annual Board of Directors meeting earlier this month.