Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association Presents Trailblazer Award to Chris Reed, General Counsel for Rutter’s and PFMA Board Treasurer

At the PFMA Fall Legislative Conference the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) honored Chris Reed, general counsel for Rutter’s and PFMA’s board Treasurer with the prestigious Food Industry Trailblazer Award. PFMA President Alex Baloga presented the award, recognizing Reed’s significant impact on the food and beverage industry in Pennsylvania. 

Culinary Institute of America Installs Michiel Bakker as President

On October 17, Michiel Bakker was installed as the Culinary Institute of America’s (CIA) sixth president. He succeeds Dr. Tim Ryan, who held the position for 23 years. Bakker brings nearly three decades of transformative impact in the food and hospitality industries, notably holding leadership roles at Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and Google.

Powered by School Food Professionals Awards Open for Nominations

Powered by School Food Professionals, a first-of-its-kind public-education campaign that puts a spotlight on the skill, creativity and commitment of School Food Professionals working to improve school meals for kids across California, announces today its awards competition is open for nominations.

Stratas Foods to Acquire AAK Foodservice – Hillside, NJ

November 5, 2024 Stratas Foods

Stratas Foods, LLC has signed an agreement to acquire AAK Foodservice, Hillside, a New Jersey-based facility. This strategic acquisition is expected to close in the coming months subject to customary closing conditions. The addition of AAK Foodservice, Hillside aligns with Stratas Foods’ long-term growth objectives, particularly within the value-added oils, dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise (DSM) categories.

Serve Robotics Rolls Out Third-Generation Autonomous Delivery Robot; Platform Upgrade Will Support National Scaling

November 5, 2024 Serve Robotics

Serve Robotics Inc., a leading autonomous sidewalk delivery company, unveiled its third-generation autonomous delivery robot. The new model boasts significantly enhanced capabilities, achieved at substantially reduced manufacturing cost. The third-generation robot has entered manufacturing and 2,000 new units are on track to be deployed in 2025 on the Uber Eats platform across multiple U.S. markets.