Protect Your Facility from Intentional Harm and Comply with New FDA Regulations

January 15, 2020 AIB International

Food production safety used to be limited to external threats, many of which could be controlled by simply erecting a fence or adding a key card system. Securing the safety of food production was a matter of securing your facility. Unfortunately, today’s biggest threats to food safety can come from both external and internal threats attacking the safety of the food supply – some of which may be intentional.

Markon Revitalizes Ready-Set-Serve Brand with New Logo and Packaging

January 15, 2020 Markon Cooperative

As part of Markon Cooperative’s continued commitment to culinary innovation, inspiration, and creativity,Markon is refreshing its Ready-Set-Serve® foodservice line with a new logo and packaging to better highlight the brand’s blend of bold, inspired, and outside-the-menu products chefs and operators are seeking.

Middleby Acquires RAM Fry Dispensers

January 15, 2020 Middleby

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition of RAM Fry Dispensers, a business unit of Automated Equipment LLC based in Red Wing, Minn. RAM is an industry leader in automated frozen fry dispensing equipment.

Sysco Announces Senior Leadership Changes to Accelerate Next Phase of Development

January 15, 2020 Sysco

Sysco Corporation announced that Tom Bené will be stepping down from his roles as president and chief executive officer effective January 31, 2020.

Michael Schwartz Promoted to Senior Vice President of Member Value at International Foodservice Manufacturers Association

In his new role, Schwartz will serve as the senior executive leading the product and marketing side of the business, working with our members and our board of directors creating new products and managing our current portfolio. Schwartz will continue to report to IFMA President & CEO Larry Oberkfell.