The Processor of the Year award honors a refrigerated and/or frozen 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.

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods
2024 Processor of the Year

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION

Nominations due August 31, 2024

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. refrigerated and/or frozen foods processor.
• Must provide details as to why the company being nominated should be considered Processor of the Year.
• Must provide sales stats in the nomination form to be considered. We don’t need exact dollars, just a ballpark figure to show year-over-year sales growth.
• Must also show year-over-year growth and leadership in packaging initiatives, food safety, plant safety, energy management/sustainability initiatives, new product development, etc.
• Must allow Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ editor-in-chief in facility to tour the plant and take pictures for the cover story.
• Must be available for executive interviews either in person or by email or phone.
• The winner will appear on the cover of our November 2024 issue. The winner also will be included in Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ promotional materials and social media channels and will be featured as a guest(s) on the From the Cold Corner podcast.

Who can submit nomination forms?

Food companies, A/E and design-build firms, suppliers or others qualified to provide a detailed rationale for a particular company or facility.

Submissions from suppliers does not imply your company name, personnel or any image will appear in the final article.

Have questions? Contact Editor-in-Chief Kelley Rodriguez at rodriguezk@bnpmedia.com. Good luck!