Middleby Acquires JoeTap, Nitro Brew Coffee Systems

April 16, 2018 The Middleby Corporation

The Middleby Corporation announced the acquisition of JoeTap, a subsidiary of A.C. Beverage, Inc. The company is a leading innovator of on-demand nitro and cold brew coffee dispensing equipment for the commercial foodservice industry.

Sysco Announces Election Of New Director

April 16, 2018 Sysco

Sysco Corporation announced that John M. Hinshaw has been elected to join the board of directors, expanding the size of the board to 14 members. Mr. Hinshaw will stand for reelection at Sysco’s next Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Nov. 16, 2018.

Lollicup USA Helps Customers & Distributors Prepare For Impending Plastic Bans

April 16, 2018 Lollicup USA

Lollicup® USA, Inc. is helping their customers and distributors prepare for the impending plastic bans by offering alternative products. Some of the products include hinged containers, paper and plant based (PLA) plastic straws, utensils, food containers, cups, etc.

Open Blue Launches New Frozen Range – Food Service And Retail

April 16, 2018 Open Blue

Open Blue will introduce a new range of premium frozen Cobia products for both foodservice and retail applications at this year’s Seafood Expo Global (Hall 11, 2701.) Processed at source at Open Blue’s BRC certified production facility in Panama City, this natural, ‘ocean to table’ range includes Cobia Fillets, Loins and IVP fixed weight Cobia portions at 100g and 130g. Open Blue’s sashimi grade fillet has been selected as a finalist in the Seafood Excellence awards at SEG 2018 for food service.

Christopher Ranch Peeled Garlic Named A 'Best Food For Men'

April 16, 2018 Christopher Ranch LLC

Christopher Ranch is thrilled to announce that its Peeled Garlic was selected as one of the Best Foods for Men by Men’s Health Magazine in its April, 2018, issue. The magazine used strict criteria to select food with the most protein, fiber, healthy fats and fewest calories. A panel of authorities including nutrition researcher, Tom Tomich PhD., UC Davis, and Gerard Mullin M.D., gastroenterologist from John Hopkins University, worked with Men’s Health in making its selections.