Wixon Introduces ‘Southern-Style’ Menu Concepts

April 26, 2013 Wixon

Wixon, a manufacturer of seasonings, flavors, and technologies for the food and beverage industry, now offers a proprietary Southern-Style Coating System, ideal for poultry. The system features innovative technologies for blocking bitter notes from over-frying, and flavor systems that withstand extreme fryer temperatures.

US Hispanics' Restaurant Visits Decline By 86 Million In 2012

April 26, 2013 The NPD Group

While total restaurant visits increased by one percent in 2012 compared to prior year, visits by U.S. Hispanics declined by one percent, a loss of 86 million visits, reports The NPD Group, a leading global information company.

Chiquita Brands Names Rick Frier Chief Financial Officer

Chiquita Brands announced the appointment of Rick Frier as the company's senior vice president and chief financial officer.  Mr. Frier will be responsible for all aspects of the company's financial operations worldwide. He will assume his new position immediately upon the filing of the company's first quarter financial report and will serve as senior vice president, finance, until that time.  He succeeds Brian W. Kocher who, as previously announced, will become chief operating officer (COO) for Chiquita.

GLOBALG.A.P. Announces New Board Members

April 26, 2013 GLOBALG.A.P.

GLOBALG.A.P. announces the outcome of the 2013 GLOBALG.A.P. Board elections. GLOBALG.A.P. members have elected ten retail and producer/supplier representatives to serve on the GLOBALG.A.P. Board for the 2013-2017 term.

United Fresh Mobilizes Industry Leaders To Support Immigration Reform

United Fresh members will have the opportunity to drive immigration reform at United Fresh 2013, May 14-16 in San Diego. As lawmakers consider the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act” which was introduced in the Senate on April 16, United will mobilize members to call Congress in support of immigration reform. A grassroots call center will be featured at the association’s annual tradeshow and convention, where thousands of industry leaders will be encouraged to weigh in on the reform.