Month: October 2022

North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council Launches Initiative to Reduce Super-Polluting Supermarket Refrigerant Leaks

October 5, 2022 North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council

The North American Sustainable Refrigeration Council (NASRC), a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit working to advance climate-friendly natural refrigerants in supermarkets, today announced its publication of a free leak reduction guide outlining the significant sources of refrigerant leaks in existing systems. Using data gathered by NASRC supermarket members, the document proposes equipment specification measures for new refrigeration systems to minimize leaks and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. …

Greg McNiff Promoted to Stater Bros. Markets Chief Operating Officer

October 5, 2022 Stater Bros. Markets

Stater Bros. Markets is extremely pleased to announce the promotion of Greg McNiff to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. In this position, he will lead the company’s Marketing, Retail, and Distribution Departments and report to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pete Van Helden. In addition to his new role as COO, McNiff will remain as the company’s president and continue to serve on its Executive Leadership Team. …

Refrigeration Leader InterCool Receives Additional Investment from RF Investment Partners

October 5, 2022 InterCool USA

RF Investment Partners (“RF”), a provider of structured growth capital, is pleased to announce an additional strategic investment in commercial and industrial refrigeration leader InterCool USA, LLC. RF’s initial investment in InterCool was in June 2019, with subsequent capital infusions which have led to accelerated growth and its leadership position in the industry. …

Kitchen Hub Food Hall Partners with Longo’s to Open Toronto’s First Virtual Food Hall Within a Grocery Store and the First of its Kind in Canada

October 5, 2022 Kitchen Hub

Kitchen Hub, Canada’s first virtual food hall, opens its fourth location inside Longo’s Liberty Village, kicking off the start of a longer-term partnership with the Toronto-based grocery chain. This opening marks the first ghost kitchen concept to open inside a grocery store in the city — and the first of its kind in Canada. Future location opportunities are being explored. …

Angie Thomas Joins the National Mango Board

October 5, 2022 National Mango Board

The National Mango Board has hired Angie Thomas as a Retail Consultant that will serve West Coast markets. Thomas will work alongside retailers of all sizes to support marketing and merchandising of mango in store. …