Sysco's Catherine Kayser Honored By Ecolab As Women's Foodservice Forum 2014 Leadership Award Recipient

March 24, 2014 Women's Foodservice Forum

Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF), the premier leadership development organization in the foodservice sector, and the award's sponsor, Ecolab, have recognized Catherine Kayser as the 2014 Leadership Award recipient. Kayser is currently market president of Sysco's Northeast broadline operations in the United States.

Vulcan Announces Corporate Sponsorship With International Corporate Chefs Association

March 24, 2014 Vulcan

Vulcan, a leading commercial cooking equipment provider, is now a 2014 Corporate Sponsor of the International Corporate Chefs Association (ICCA). The ICCA is the first association designed exclusively for the highest ranking culinarians from the nation’s top 200 multi-unit operations.

Parkers Farm Acquisition Recalls Products Due To Listeria

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to avoid eating certain peanut butter, cheese, salsa, and spreads produced by Parkers Farm Acquisition, LLC of Coon Rapids, Minnesota, after state agriculture department product sampling determined some of the finished products to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

Lime Shortage In Mexico Puts The Squeeze On Bars, Grocery Stores

A political flap over limes in Mexico, combined with crop damage, has triggered surging prices for the popular garnish and cocktail ingredient. In Southern California, the shortage is hurting produce suppliers and bars the hardest as prices have soared to an unprecedented $100 per case, up from an average of $14.

Tim Clark Named SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer Of Ready Pac Foods

March 24, 2014 Ready Pac

Ready Pac Foods, Inc. proudly announces the hiring of their new Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources (HR) Officer.  As the company’s Senior VP, Chief HR Officer, Tim will lead the administration of the organization’s Human Resource function and support the productive and profitable business operations.  He will report directly to Tony Sarsam, CEO.