Women’s Foodservice Forum Reveals its Class of 2025 Change Makers

February 25, 2025 Women's Foodservice Forum

Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF), the leading non-profit organization working toward developing and advancing women in the foodservice industry for more than 35 years, has announced its Change Makers Class of 2025. They are women representing the future of our foodservice industry by driving strong business results and exemplifying leadership skills. This year marks the seventh class of WFF Change Makers.

Tulkoff Food Products Appoints Mike Kagan as New CEO

February 25, 2025 Tulkoff Food Products

Following its recent acquisition by Graham Partners, Tulkoff Food Products is pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Kagan, a seasoned industry executive with over a dozen years of technical solutions selling experience across the functional ingredients and sauces markets, as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Middleby Announces Intent to Separate Food Processing Business into a Standalone Public Company, Creating Independent Innovative Leaders in the Kitchen Equipment and Food Processing Industries

February 25, 2025 Middleby

The Middleby Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of equipment for commercial foodservice, residential kitchens and food processing industries, today announced that as an update on its previously announced strategic review its Board of Directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate its food processing business into a standalone public company.

Verdant Technologies and Indianapolis Fruit Partner to Deliver Fresher, Longer-Lasting Broccoli with HarvestHold Fresh

February 25, 2025 Verdant Technologies

Verdant™ Technologies and Indianapolis Fruit, a leader in food service and retail wholesale distribution, have partnered to elevate the broccoli experience with Verdant’s innovative HarvestHold Fresh® technology. By working alongside premier growers Ippolito International and Dole Fresh Vegetables, this collaboration enhances shelf life and freshness, delivering a consistently high-quality product that benefits the entire supply chain—from grower to consumer.

Giumarra Elevates DulceVida Nectarine Program with Unique PLU Codes

February 25, 2025 Giumarra

In advance of the 2025 California stone fruit season, the Giumarra Companies announces the introduction of unique PLU codes for its exclusive DulceVida® branded nectarine program. The new PLU codes will allow retailers to simplify inventory management and differentiate premium DulceVida nectarines at checkout.