Month: June 2019

Dawn Foods Acquires Ardent Mills Ontario Facility, Expands Footprint in Canada

June 24, 2019 Dawn Foods

Global bakery ingredient manufacturer and distributor Dawn Food Products, Inc. today announced a completed deal with Ardent Mills, the leading flour supplier in North America, to acquire its mix facility in Burlington, Ontario and sweet goods business in Canada. This strategic business decision expands Dawn’s reach to its Canadian customers and will support the innovative thinking, products and bakery expertise that Dawn is known for throughout the region. …

Ralf Hartfiel Joins AMF Bakery Systems As Regional Account Manager For Western U.S. and Canada

June 24, 2019 AMF Bakery Systems

AMF Bakery Systems (AMF) today announced that Ralf Hartfiel has joined the Company as Regional Account Manager for Western U.S. and Canada. …

Dorothy Lane Opening Killer Brownie Manufacturing Facility

June 24, 2019 Holly Shively, Dayton Daily News

Killer Brownie fans can expect more flavors of Dorothy Lane’s famous brownies with its most recent building purchase. …

Rob Gifford Named President of National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

June 24, 2019 National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) today announced the promotion of Rob Gifford to President, effective July 1. As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF is dedicated to enhancing the industry’s training and education, career opportunity, and community engagement efforts. …

Tropical Foods Honored as Sodexo Vendor Partner of the Year

June 24, 2019 Tropical Foods

Charlotte-headquartered Tropical Foods – snack food manufacturer and distributor – was honored by Sodexo as their 2019 Strategic Diverse Vendor Partner of the Year. Sodexo is a major supporter of minority- and diversity-owned companies including women-owned businesses. Tropical Foods has been a certified WBENC business since 2002 when sisters Angela Bauer and Carolyn Bennett became majority owners. …